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Old 24-01-2009, 03:27 PM   #1
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Just wondering how many things I can stick into 12v power without causing the Mondeo (TDCI) to commit ritual suicide.

I'm thinking ...

GPS
mobile phone
portable refrigerator
laptop

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Old 24-01-2009, 04:24 PM   #2
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as much as the fuse can take or until the battery goes flat
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Old 24-01-2009, 09:39 PM   #3
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Salutations all

Just wondering how many things I can stick into 12v power without causing the Mondeo (TDCI) to commit ritual suicide.

I'm thinking ...

GPS
mobile phone
portable refrigerator
laptop
I would run a separate circuit for the fridge from the fuse box there are spare terminals that allow for this the rest take bugger all in power

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Old 25-01-2009, 05:14 PM   #4
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I was parked in mine about 45 minutes otehr evening wating for someone.
HAd stereo on and fan on a bit too, lights etc off.
After about 35 or so minutes "battery low" warning came on dash, so idont think it has the strongest electrical system. I wouldnt load it too much
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Old 28-01-2009, 06:00 PM   #5
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Cigarette lighter / power sockets are typically rated at 10A, it may tell you in the owners manual. The appliances should say how many watts or amps they draw
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