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Omega Help Area => Omega Electrical and Audio Help => Topic started by: Jan Suhr on 02 February 2019, 14:24:36

Title: Replaced Cig-lighter with USB charger
Post by: Jan Suhr on 02 February 2019, 14:24:36: Since nobody is going to smoke in my car the rear Cig-lighter isn't needed. I have had a charger in it to charge my phone but I thought this would be better and cleaner. It is connected to the lighter feed and will then turn itself of as the lighter does.

(http://www.protouring.se/files/USB-charger.jpg)
Title: Re: Replaced Cig-lighter with USB charger
Post by: Andy B on 02 February 2019, 14:48:42: :y
Title: Re: Replaced Cig-lighter with USB charger
Post by: dave the builder on 02 February 2019, 15:15:02: cool 8)
I got one tapped into the back of the socket wiring and have a micro usb lead come out in the tray under the armrest ,so the mobile can sit in there ,hidden, charging :)
Title: Re: Replaced Cig-lighter with USB charger
Post by: VXL V6 on 02 February 2019, 20:49:33: My dashcam power feed is soldered onto the back of that accessory socket. It keeps the power off the auxiliary timer so the camera keeps running for 5 or so mins after you have left the vehicle which is handy :y
Title: Re: Replaced Cig-lighter with USB charger
Post by: nellys coupe on 03 February 2019, 19:32:08: nice i like this where did you get the item from. :y
Title: Re: Replaced Cig-lighter with USB charger
Post by: Jan Suhr on 03 February 2019, 19:42:35: Quote from: nellys coupe on 03 February 2019, 19:32:08
nice i like this where did you get the item from. :y

https://www.electrokit.com/en/product/panelmonterat-usb-uttag-2x-12-24vdc-2x-5v-2-5a-2/
Title: Re: Replaced Cig-lighter with USB charger
Post by: Jan Suhr on 03 February 2019, 19:44:02: You have to savage the lighter fittings on the backside pretty much to be able to fit this.
Title: Re: Replaced Cig-lighter with USB charger
Post by: nellys coupe on 03 February 2019, 19:47:22: nice iam liking this.
Title: Re: Replaced Cig-lighter with USB charger
Post by: Nick W on 03 February 2019, 20:12:02: Here's (https://www.carbuildersolutions.com/uk/high-power-twin-usb-charger-socket)one in the UK. Although it shouldn't be too hard to find others.
Title: Re: Replaced Cig-lighter with USB charger
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 04 February 2019, 12:08:17: What a great idea!! 8) 8) :y :y
Title: Re: Replaced Cig-lighter with USB charger
Post by: STEMO on 04 February 2019, 16:18:56: Quote from: Jan Suhr on 03 February 2019, 19:44:02
You have to savage the lighter fittings on the backside pretty much to be able to fit this.
Savage its backside.........nice ;D
Title: Re: Replaced Cig-lighter with USB charger
Post by: Jan Suhr on 04 February 2019, 16:23:29: Quote from: STEMO on 04 February 2019, 16:18:56
Quote from: Jan Suhr on 03 February 2019, 19:44:02
You have to savage the lighter fittings on the backside pretty much to be able to fit this.
Savage its backside.........nice ;D

Yeah it needed some brute force ;D
Title: Re: Replaced Cig-lighter with USB charger
Post by: biggriffin on 05 February 2019, 19:26:55: Even cheaper, and power display
https://www.amazon.co.uk/CHGeek-Charger-Adapter-Waterproof-Motorcycle/dp/B077XY276Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1549394740&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=usb+socket+12v&dpPl=1&dpID=41-6OyZnfLL&ref=plSrch
Title: Re: Replaced Cig-lighter with USB charger
Post by: Andy B on 05 February 2019, 23:51:38: Quote from: biggriffin on 05 February 2019, 19:26:55
Even cheaper, and power display
https://www.amazon.co.uk/CHGeek-Charger-Adapter-Waterproof-Motorcycle/dp/B077XY276Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1549394740&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=usb+socket+12v&dpPl=1&dpID=41-6OyZnfLL&ref=plSrch

Even easier though is one of these (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-1A-Dual-USB-Car-Charger-adapter-2-Port-LCD-Display-12-24V-Cigarette-Socket-UK/153059432436?hash=item23a30d97f4:m:mVCgFwFxfMJ9DpDnrIpLH2w:rk:2:pf:0)
Title: Re: Replaced Cig-lighter with USB charger
Post by: Jan Suhr on 13 February 2019, 10:09:46: Quote from: Andy B on 05 February 2019, 23:51:38
Quote from: biggriffin on 05 February 2019, 19:26:55
Even cheaper, and power display
https://www.amazon.co.uk/CHGeek-Charger-Adapter-Waterproof-Motorcycle/dp/B077XY276Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1549394740&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=usb+socket+12v&dpPl=1&dpID=41-6OyZnfLL&ref=plSrch

Even easier though is one of these (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-1A-Dual-USB-Car-Charger-adapter-2-Port-LCD-Display-12-24V-Cigarette-Socket-UK/153059432436?hash=item23a30d97f4:m:mVCgFwFxfMJ9DpDnrIpLH2w:rk:2:pf:0)

Problem with those chargers that use the rear cig-lighter socket is that if you fold down the rear seat you have to pull that plug since it will hit the seat.