Electrical what is it?

[Diversion240]

This pic shows a black square with two round electrical (maybe) plug ins. Does anyone know what this is? It’s on a 2003 H240.

 

[dlochner]

Looks like 2 standard 12 v “ cigarette lighter” outlets.

 

[justsomeguy]

I wonder what's under those caps?

 

[Tally Ho]

Yeah, looks like dual 12v outlets. Did you open them?

Greg

 

[Benny17441]

2 West Marine water protected 12V receptacles. Usually installed for exterior use.

 

[agprice22]

Don’t open them! They contain the magic smoke that keeps all your electronics working!

 

[Diversion240]

Yep, they appear to be cigarette lighter type connectors,don’t know what you would use them for, maybe map lights thanks for all the replies

 

[shemandr]

Don’t open them! They contain the magic smoke that keeps all your electronics working!

Yeah, I learned first hand that the magic smoke doesn't go back in.

 

[dlochner]

Yep, they appear to be cigarette lighter type connectors,don’t know what you would use them for, maybe map lights thanks for all the replies

Anything that requires a 12 v source, USB recharging, some handheld VHFs, some handheld GPS units and so on. You'll find uses for them. They are typically designed for low current applications not high current like coffee makers, blenders, and inverters.

 

[DougM]

That is a dual 12 volt cigarette lighter receptacle with West Marine logos on the covers. I have the same on my boat (phone and ipad charger).

 

[rgranger]

I have two on my boat. One I use to charge the hand held VHF and the other I use for my cell phone and I use my phone for navigation a lot so these outlets are actually a vital piece of the electrical system for me

 

[Diversion240]

After all the responses I can see where these 12 v connections will b very useful, thanks again for all those responding .