Fifty150 Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Ripped out the OEM power point. Connected to OEM disconnects with spade terminals. NEW PART sourced from Amazon dot com. G B L 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G B L Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 A Great Idea I have used those on a few boats. .You have me thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted September 9, 2016 Author Share Posted September 9, 2016 Just a hint. The cover plate which comes with the kit does not fit, i.e. cover the OEM hole. I went to Tap Plastics, and had a larger cover plate manufactured. I added 1/2" to the top & bottom. You could have them countersink the holes too. If you happen to have your own sheets of plastic handy, and have the tools to cut and drill holes, then you could simply make a new cover plate on your own. For me, it was just easier to pay a couple of dollars. I don't happen to have random pieces of plastic sitting around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Fifty150 Posted September 9, 2016 Author Share Posted September 9, 2016 Now I have to think about other power needs, like installing an inverter somewhere. Nothing like being able to travel with appliances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonShockley Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 21 minutes ago, Fifty150 said: ...... I don't happen to have random pieces of plastic sitting around..... I find small sheets of Kydex very hand for all kinds of uses. Mostly for making custon holders for any variety of EDC items. https://www.amazon.com/Pack-Kydex-Plastic-Sheet-Black/dp/B00CBWPC5I/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1473386547&sr=8-2&keywords=kydex+080 BTW: Those look like the same sockets I installed in my overhead shelf about a year ago and they've been working very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
103west43rd Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Fifty150, nice work. I have a comment, stop using the words "ripped out" . The quality and design of your work deserves better! Try "removed". Keep your ideas and projects coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted September 9, 2016 Author Share Posted September 9, 2016 Kydex is a great idea. A lot of people like the idea of using that to "produce" their own "custom made" holsters. Me? I simply use whichever holster is issued with my firearm. I suppose, since you're only cutting to size and drilling holes, that there would be no need to heat the item first? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonShockley Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 No need to heat it unless you need to mold it. Just score it 3-4 times using a utility knife and it'll snap cleanly along the line. And a kitchen greenie works great for softening the edges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mrtn Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Haha, I'm having a panic attack looking at the tape mess :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 Technology has changed. The 5V 1A & 5V 2.1A are not enough to power modern electronics. I replaced the original unit with a USB 3.0. apple52 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodent 66 Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 These also come in a (3) or (4) unit that includes a digital voltage readout. If it’s connected to a circuit that in live w/van run or time out - that’s good. Otherwise the USB will draw constant power . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted January 28, 2021 Author Share Posted January 28, 2021 (edited) How much power can a power port draw, if nothing is plugged in? How much parasitic loss? I am installing a voltmeter gauge with a bunch of outlets in the pickup truck. Why install all of that on a 14 year old F-150? Because there is enough room on the dashboard. Now I can go nuts with charging phones, tablet computers, and my fish finder. Yes. There is a fish finder in my truck. A Lowrance brand. I use it for navigation. Maybe with all of the extra power ports, I can mount a bunch of cameras and start a youtube channel of me driving around to all the places that I go. Edited January 28, 2021 by Fifty150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Ridley Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 A standard LED draws 20mA. Low power LEDs can be around 2mA. The cigarette lighter USB adapters should not kill a healthy car battery. But the devices plugged into it can draw significant current that may deplete a battery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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