Adding an 12V outlet to a slide
I'd like to at least add a 12V outlet to one of my slides inside a cabinet. The goal is to minimize a long extension cord from my only other 12V outlet that is about 12 ft away. I expect I would onl...
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I would also recommend a high quality 12VDC product. Those you find at many local auto parts store are not good quality and will burn up your plugs over time...
When using the cheaper brands the problem comes to light when you start drawing over 5-6AMPS DC current for longer time periods...
I found this 12VDC connector and matching plug from BLUE SEA is the one to get... Blue Sea 1015 12V DC Plug & Dash Socket (1010 & 1011)
Although you can't always do this but the matching plug like shown here really will keep overheating down alot. Something that is ON for a long time period plugged into this socket should be using the matching power plug.
You can order it from AMAZON...
Like mentioned above definitely investigate how the wiring is routed as you have to take in consideration of the slide moving in and out. This is probably why you don't see many electrical cables feeding the slides...
While you are in there drilling holes you may want to add the matching USB Connector from Blue Sea. Very useful connector to have to charge computer things with..
When I was looking on google for these photos I came up with this PDF I really like. The DUAL PANEL with 15AMP ON-OFF SWITCH Circuit Breaker sure looks neat to me... I may get one of these for my setup...
BLUE SEA DUAL CHARGING PANEL
Roy Ken
When using the cheaper brands the problem comes to light when you start drawing over 5-6AMPS DC current for longer time periods...
I found this 12VDC connector and matching plug from BLUE SEA is the one to get... Blue Sea 1015 12V DC Plug & Dash Socket (1010 & 1011)
Although you can't always do this but the matching plug like shown here really will keep overheating down alot. Something that is ON for a long time period plugged into this socket should be using the matching power plug.
You can order it from AMAZON...
Like mentioned above definitely investigate how the wiring is routed as you have to take in consideration of the slide moving in and out. This is probably why you don't see many electrical cables feeding the slides...
While you are in there drilling holes you may want to add the matching USB Connector from Blue Sea. Very useful connector to have to charge computer things with..
When I was looking on google for these photos I came up with this PDF I really like. The DUAL PANEL with 15AMP ON-OFF SWITCH Circuit Breaker sure looks neat to me... I may get one of these for my setup...
BLUE SEA DUAL CHARGING PANEL
Roy Ken
