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Extension units for power outputs in cars?

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  • 09-03-2008 8:19pm
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    cjmcork
    Registered Users Posts: 2,354 ✭✭✭


    I don't think they're actually called power output units - it's the voltage thingies - you can use the cigarette lighters for the same thing - my car only has one of these (the fag lighter) - but I have the mobile, the iPod and am getting a sat nav - is there such a thing as an extension unit - ie 3 points to run off one hole?


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    D_murph
    Registered Users Posts: 773 ✭✭✭D_murph


    i got one in the auto stores in merchants quay that has 2 outlets from one plug in adaptor for the cig lighter so i can charge my phone and my ipod at the same time. cost me about 6 euros and it works fine :)


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    cjmcork
    Registered Users Posts: 2,354 ✭✭✭cjmcork


    cool - thanks - I passed that shop the other day - it only has half the stock it used to have - I guess the likes of Halfords etc have eaten some of their business - what's the piece actually called?


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    cjmcork
    Registered Users Posts: 2,354 ✭✭✭cjmcork


    not to be a complete tit - but is this the kind of thing you bought:

    http://cgi.ebay.ie/TWIN-CIGARETTE-EXTENSION-SOCKET-ADAPTER-CAR-BOAT-VAN_W0QQitemZ190205246103QQihZ009QQcategoryZ15329QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

    http://cgi.ebay.ie/Car-Cigar-Lighter-Dual-Socket-Adaptor-Extension-Lead_W0QQitemZ110231633068QQihZ001QQcategoryZ14932QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


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    D_murph
    Registered Users Posts: 773 ✭✭✭D_murph


    very similar to the first one.

    i was in there yesterday actually and youre right. they seem to have very little stuff in there now.

    id say halfords would be your best bet or you could buy one off ebay as well.


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    The Real B-man
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    Be Careful not to overload it with crap thow


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    D_murph
    Registered Users Posts: 773 ✭✭✭D_murph


    The Real B-man wrote: »
    Be Careful not to overload it with crap thow

    X2. id only use it to power things that require low levels of power so i wouldnt go powering a few car kettles off it at once :D

    id imagine a satnav and an ipod would be ok to run together or a mobile phone charger etc.


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    rebel.ranter
    Registered Users Posts: 3,570 ✭✭✭rebel.ranter


    D_murph wrote: »
    i got one in the auto stores in merchants quay that has 2 outlets from one plug in adaptor for the cig lighter so i can charge my phone and my ipod at the same time. cost me about 6 euros and it works fine :)

    Burwoods, it was a much better shop when it was on Bridge Street (where Vibes & Scribes are now located). It's more of a "stickers & air fresheners" type of place now.


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    cjmcork
    Registered Users Posts: 2,354 ✭✭✭cjmcork


    it's likely that it'll mostly be the iPod, but am going to be doing Cork / Dublin a bit - so need to make sure that I have a power source if I need them - ta very much for the locations


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