12 volt outlet
Hi everyone, I have a queation that I hope someone can answer for me. Inside my travel trailer there is a 12 volt outlet that says a maximum of 6 amps.I want to plug an inverter into it to run a 19...
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That would be a little over 6 amps (75w/12v = 6.25a) draw, which would likely create a heat issue in the wiring. Most wiring for those 12v outlets is not capable of pulling a lot of amps, combine that with the problem of small gauge wires to the outlet, and then consider that the length of the wire covers a good distance and you'll find that the resistance is just too high to not melt/burn when you are pulling a lot of load. Plus, it's not recommended to load any given circuit to it's full rating (%80 is the actual max, for safety) so you're getting way out of spec with both appliances running.
It would be better to run new, heavier gauge wiring to each device. Use a wiring calculator (http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/amps-wire-gauge-d_730.html) to determine the gauge wire recommended for that load and that distance (length of wiring from the battery to the outlet) so that you know you won't have issue.
It would be better to run new, heavier gauge wiring to each device. Use a wiring calculator (http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/amps-wire-gauge-d_730.html) to determine the gauge wire recommended for that load and that distance (length of wiring from the battery to the outlet) so that you know you won't have issue.
