high output 110-12v power converter?

[Cameramonkey]

Ive got a few things that are designed to be powered by a cigarette lighter, but draw too much current for one of the cheap wall wart 110 to 12v adapters. Things like an electric cooler, air mattress inflator, etc.

Anyone know of any converters that put out as much current as a car's cigarette lighter? I'm getting tired of having to take things to the car when I need to use the device.

And before the haters start, I know how to Google. I'm interested in ones that people have actually used that work well.

 

[hoosierdoc]

You need to direct wire into the battery. Many inverters come with that wiring. When you take a blender on a boat best to hook directly to battery rather than through inverter

How to Install A Power Inverter

 

[jlupacch]

I have a 120 - 12 volt converter made by Coleman that I use for my 12 volt cooler. Truck stops are a good place to find them.

 

[Cameramonkey]

No, doc. I'm going the other direction. 110VAC-->12VDC

I need a box that will plug into household AC and power high current (8-10amp) 12v car devices. NOT powering household devices in the car.

 

[Cameramonkey]

I have a 120 - 12 volt converter made by Coleman that I use for my 12 volt cooler. Truck stops are a good place to find them.

I had one of those, until it burned out. I think my using it for other than the cooler fried it.

 

[hoosierdoc]

Oh, misread that. I'll show myself out.

 

[remauto1187]

No, doc. I'm going the other direction. 110VAC-->12VDC

I need a box that will plug into household AC and power high current (8-10amp) 12v car devices. NOT powering household devices in the car.

You just need a Lamda (brand) DC power supply. Ill be back home on Tues and I'll look through my pile. (father's estate). So you need 12vdc @10a?

 

[gunrunner0]

Maybe look for an RV converter, they're designed to take 110v from a park hookup and convert it to 12v to power all the 12v accessories in an RV, so I'd guess there's plenty of output for what you need.

There are RV surplus stores all over the northern part of the state, where you could probably pick one up on the cheap.

 

[Cameramonkey]

You just need a Lamda (brand) DC power supply. Ill be back home on Tues and I'll look through my pile. (father's estate). So you need 12vdc @10a?

That would be awesome, yes.

 

[danmdevries]

I have a couple of em.

I have a large unit similar to this: Astron SS Series Switching Power Supplies SS-30 - Free Shipping on Orders Over $99 at DX Engineering

That one's used for electric heat in camper. Had 12vdc heaters from somewhere, camper built with propane heat. Unlimited 110vac electric when you pay for hookup at the site, so converter and dcv heater no brainer

I have a few smaller ones like this: Winegard 12V Power Supply

I have two in use running old car audio components as garage stereos, one in each garage.

RV accessory shop is going to be your best bet if you don't want to look online. Even if you look online, look for RV converter units for the higher load ranges.

 

[Lectric102002]

I have a couple of em.

I have a large unit similar to this: Astron SS Series Switching Power Supplies SS-30 - Free Shipping on Orders Over $99 at DX Engineering

That one's used for electric heat in camper. Had 12vdc heaters from somewhere, camper built with propane heat. Unlimited 110vac electric when you pay for hookup at the site, so converter and dcv heater no brainer

I have a few smaller ones like this: Winegard 12V Power Supply

I have two in use running old car audio components as garage stereos, one in each garage.

RV accessory shop is going to be your best bet if you don't want to look online. Even if you look online, look for RV converter units for the higher load ranges.

You can find Astron power supplies at any amateur radio supply. R & L Electronics in Hamilton, OH is the closest.