use and lighter sockets

zippy656 · 14-05-2014, 06:15

https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/specialbuy...ocket-adaptor/

For that little extra

rustic · 14-05-2014, 07:45

We have one of these in each car, well made and very useful, when you consider what you have in the car these days. Sat Nav, in car camera, phone, maybe a dvd player, ipod or MP3 player etc etc.. hmmm you might need two.

A very cheap way of getting a USB charger, let alone two.

firebobby · 14-05-2014, 09:22

I do like Aldi and lidl, they have some amazing offers and the foods great too

bry · 14-05-2014, 09:24

I have used one of these for some time
Not from aldi though.Very handy

kickboxer · 14-05-2014, 09:45

They look good, I have a 3 pin adapter which plugs into the cigar lighter and allows the kids to plug in laptops etc which is useful for long trips.

spinna · 14-05-2014, 19:06

I have one in my Patrol

AlexD333 · 14-05-2014, 22:59

Yeah whats the problem, have as many as you like

kitchenman · 14-05-2014, 23:07

Don't leave them plugged in for long if the socket is live when the ignition is off
I have one, there is a continual drain on the battery by the USB adaptor, my cheapo Maplin test meter set to amps shows 0.05A with nothing plugged into it.
I blamed the leisure battery, the battery shop said coblers and showed my why, I tried it at home got same answer.

Sweety · 14-05-2014, 23:13

I got a cig lighter USB charger which worked great until the other week when I plugged the satnav into as normal but also my phone as the battery was almost flat bloody thing cooked itself

AlexD333 · 15-05-2014, 06:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweety

I got a cig lighter USB charger which worked great until the other week when I plugged the satnav into as normal but also my phone as the battery was almost flat bloody thing cooked itself

Oh... Ive got a twin USB, never tried both at the same time

Sweety · 15-05-2014, 20:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexD333

Oh... Ive got a twin USB, never tried both at the same time

That's what I had but the blue LED started to flash & when I pulled it out there was a slight burning smell

micktheshed · 16-05-2014, 09:36

I've been using one of these since last year. Only prob. is the sticky pads let go when the weather gets hot........so not very often then LOL,

Banshee · 16-05-2014, 10:46

I brought a Ring Automotive one the other day from the car boot

I found it at the bottom of a box of PC cables and bits and bobs still in it's original packaging.

It had 2 green illuminated 12v ports and a USB port and a battery level indicator

, 8Amp max as well which isn't to shabby

£2 and it was mine, got home and looked on Amazon and they are £22 new

14-05-2014, 06:15	#1
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	use and lighter sockets https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/specialbuy...ocket-adaptor/ For that little extra

14-05-2014, 07:45	#2
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	We have one of these in each car, well made and very useful, when you consider what you have in the car these days. Sat Nav, in car camera, phone, maybe a dvd player, ipod or MP3 player etc etc.. hmmm you might need two. A very cheap way of getting a USB charger, let alone two. __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

16-05-2014, 10:46	#13
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,526	I brought a Ring Automotive one the other day from the car boot I found it at the bottom of a box of PC cables and bits and bobs still in it's original packaging. It had 2 green illuminated 12v ports and a USB port and a battery level indicator , 8Amp max as well which isn't to shabby £2 and it was mine, got home and looked on Amazon and they are £22 new __________________ Moderator 04' Terrano II SE 2.7 TDi SWB Commercial in Silver - Project Thread Toyo Open Country M/T 33's on 10J Steels, Super Strong Steering Job Navara D22 Snorkel, Front LOKKA, Maunal Hubs, EGR Blank TunitII ECU Chip, 3" Body Lift, 2" Suss Lift, Heat Exchanger Black Interior, 3.0 Borg&Beck Clutch, Eckes Heated Fuel Filter 99' Y61 Patrol GR SE 2.8 TD6 LWB in Blue/Silver - Project Thread Engine Transplant - In Progress!!!

14-05-2014, 09:22	#3
firebobby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Bucks Vehicle: Terrano 3.0 SVE 2005 Posts: 3,499	I do like Aldi and lidl, they have some amazing offers and the foods great too

14-05-2014, 09:24	#4
bry Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: South Yorkshire.. Vehicle: Nissan Terrano MK 2 SE Posts: 1,757	I have used one of these for some time Not from aldi though.Very handy

14-05-2014, 09:45	#5
kickboxer Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Cambridgeshire Vehicle: Nissan terrano 3.0 sport Posts: 99	They look good, I have a 3 pin adapter which plugs into the cigar lighter and allows the kids to plug in laptops etc which is useful for long trips.

14-05-2014, 19:06	#6
spinna Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Telford, Shropshire Vehicle: Nissan Patrol y60 4.2d Posts: 1,287	I have one in my Patrol

14-05-2014, 23:07	#8
kitchenman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Essex Wescliff Vehicle: maverick 1994 2.7 TD Posts: 1,278	Don't leave them plugged in for long if the socket is live when the ignition is off I have one, there is a continual drain on the battery by the USB adaptor, my cheapo Maplin test meter set to amps shows 0.05A with nothing plugged into it. I blamed the leisure battery, the battery shop said coblers and showed my why, I tried it at home got same answer.

14-05-2014, 23:13	#9
Sweety Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDI SE LWB Posts: 3,604	I got a cig lighter USB charger which worked great until the other week when I plugged the satnav into as normal but also my phone as the battery was almost flat bloody thing cooked itself

16-05-2014, 09:36	#12
micktheshed Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: warwickshire Vehicle: Dec 2004, terrano 3l Auto Posts: 313	I've been using one of these since last year. Only prob. is the sticky pads let go when the weather gets hot........so not very often then LOL,