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12v socket placement at front ? - Enceladus - 22-03-13
hi all
got a 12v socket that i want to put somewhere near the front to power the sat nav / mobile etc. whilst riding.
was thinking about putting it on the inner fairing on the left hand side (the flat, matt plastic bit).
any suggestions, comments, thoughts, tips greatfully received !
Re: 12v socket placement at front ? - alexanderfitu - 22-03-13
It seems to be a popular place.
Just keep in mind the bar movements as you turn, as some chargers can stick out quite far from the socket.
I have mine underneath my seat, and then run the wire up to the bars.
Re: 12v socket placement at front ? - simonm - 22-03-13
Sounds like a bad idea to me. Far too likely to get tangled up in the steering. I'd more likely route a perm cable from a cig lighter under the seat and make a cap for the usb/microusb either from an old female socket or some Sugru. A guy did this a little while ago though, I'll find his post.
Re: 12v socket placement at front ? - simonm - 22-03-13
http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,6449.0.html
Re: 12v socket placement at front ? - Enceladus - 22-03-13
thanks
fortunately the socket i have is not one of the flush type so the 12v plug will lay flat (or nearly) against the fairing.
got a coiled cable to run to the sat nav / phone from it as well.
Re: 12v socket placement at front ? - simonm - 22-03-13
When I looked at doing it I did wonder if the steel headlight supports would be a good place as it would be placed horizontal and also more out of the way of wind and rain but I never came to any conclusion.
Re: 12v socket placement at front ? - Enceladus - 22-03-13
would i need an inline fuse (guess so) and if so, what rating of fuse ?
Re: 12v socket placement at front ? - alexanderfitu - 22-03-13
slightly below the rating of the wire runnng to the socket.
If the wire can support 15 amps, then a 10 amp fuse is a safe bet.
Re: 12v socket placement at front ? - Enceladus - 22-03-13
(22-03-13, 01:39 PM)alexanderfitu link Wrote: slightly below the rating of the wire runnng to the socket.thanks
If the wire can support 15 amps, then a 10 amp fuse is a safe bet.
obvious when you think about it :rolleyes
must get more sleep!
Re: 12v socket placement at front ? - alexanderfitu - 22-03-13
Re: 12v socket placement at front ? - simonm - 22-03-13
I see no reason to have anything greater than a 5a fuse tbh.
Re: 12v socket placement at front ? - Albert Herring - 22-03-13
I put a cigarette lighter socket on the LH inner fairing, about half way back; it's a Maplins jobbie with a supposedly waterproof cap (labelled "MARINE"). Eventually got around to fitting an inline fuse (6A wire, 5A fuse) but it didn't catch fire in the interim even with an always-on connection (just put it straight onto the battery terminals, wire under the tank) and parked up out in the rain. No flat battery either (except when I leave the parking light on, which I do routinely about once every six months) No fouling problems with a flush-fitting USB plug, can run a phone charger wire etc. into tank bag or pocket.
Re: 12v socket placement at front ? - ChristoT - 22-03-13
Don't put it on the bars. Mine's there (fitted by previous owner) and it's a pain in the neck. Keeps filling with water, and every time I turn the bars, the connection goes iffy. As for under the seat - consider when you'll be using it. If you're likely to use the Satnav with panniers on, you'll curse fitting it there.
Re: 12v socket placement at front ? - Exupnut - 22-03-13
if u do fit it in the fairing inner(best place imhfo 8) ) make sure A) u drill the hole (usually bout 1 inch ish) carefully and B) get a marine 12v socket that has a very sturdy cover.
8 pound with a fused live. something like this...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FUSED-12v-Accessory-Cigarette-Lighter-Power-Socket-Kit-/180502761187?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2a06cd8ee3
Re: 12v socket placement at front ? - alexanderfitu - 22-03-13
(22-03-13, 02:36 PM)simonm link Wrote: I see no reason to have anything greater than a 5a fuse tbh.
Its a cig lighter socket, other things apart from phone chargers can be plugged into it
Re: 12v socket placement at front ? - simonm - 22-03-13
Next to naff all will draw more than 5a from a cig lighter. Giz an example?
2x2.1amp usbs wouldn't blow it. What kinda daisy chaining are you doing? A portable kettle, a cig lighter?
Re: 12v socket placement at front ? - alexanderfitu - 22-03-13
12v tyre pump will do.
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Re: 12v socket placement at front ? - alexanderfitu - 22-03-13
I'm not using it for anything else but if it's there and rated for 10 amps then why not have it so it can be used if need be? If your putting it in then you can choose.
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Re: 12v socket placement at front ? - simonm - 22-03-13
Just to protect your equipment I guess. I'd rather carry spare fuses with me than try and find a new phone or charger cos I blew them up. I suppose they should be fused anyway but cartridge fuses are just cheaper easier.
Re: 12v socket placement at front ? - alexanderfitu - 22-03-13
The charger will only draw what it needs to, if it shorts internally it will blow a 5, 10, 15 30, amp fuse etc, regardless of whats protecting it.
I wouldnt loose sleep over it though
