12 V aux outlet aka lighter shorts out appliances -UPDATE
Recently, I installed a 12V outlet for auxiliary plugs (ipod and phone chargers, GPS, etc.). It came with an electric lighter that doubles up as a night light. The lighter and night light work great, but when I plug other stuff (mentioned above), they either don't work or blow internal fuses. The outlet I installed state specifically that it's for use with 12 volt devices. Any idea why it's doing it???
Recently, I installed a 12V outlet for auxiliary plugs (ipod and phone chargers, GPS, etc.). It came with an electric lighter that doubles up as a night light. The lighter and night light work great, but when I plug other stuff (mentioned above), they either don't work or blow internal fuses. The outlet I installed state specifically that it's for use with 12 volt devices. Any idea why it's doing it???
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