24v to 12v dropper (cig lighter connection)

NEW AND WANNABE DRIVERS (INTERACTIVE)
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Hello :slight_smile:

Can anyone post a URL for a 24v to 12v dropper (cigarette lighter connection)

I have a power supply that plugs into a 12v cig lighter and powers up the laptop. (for anyone interested this was VERY reasonably priced as £14.99 at Maplins and supplies selectable outputs.)

I need a dropper that will plug into a 24v cig. lighter (same diameter = 2cm) giving me a 12v female again.

Thanks :sunglasses:
aposhark

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Try here

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Hello smcaul
Thanks for URL. :smiley:

There’s an 8A model there that looks good.

However I would like to get a larger amperage model that will last for some time, for example - to power one of these new juice hungry laptops [when I have enough bloody dosh to afford one :frowning: ] :open_mouth: :confused: :open_mouth: :confused: :open_mouth: :confused:

Any ideas anyone?

aposhark

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Think you might struggle to find a larger “Plug in” type, You would most likely have to go for a hard wired version. I think you would struggle to find a laptop that draws more then 8amps, Mine draws less then 3.5 amps.

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maybe you’re right.

this is also interesting:

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