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Gee-Pee Lifetime Member
Joined: Feb 10, 2005 Posts: 1951 Location: Mostly somewhere in Essex
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Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 9:40 pm Post subject: Replacement 240v/12v charger/adapter wanted |
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I have 'lost' my original Navman iCN510 mains adapter so have to look for a replacement. A couple of weeks ago I found a web site which offered an adapter which plugs into the mains but gives a car voltage output. All you have to do is plug the Navman cigarette lighter cable into the unit and it will then charge the unit at the correct amperage. It's quite cheap also, which is attractive.
Now, of course, I cannot find the original supplier...anyone know where I can get this device, please? _________________ Gee-Pee
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oddsock Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: May 01, 2004 Posts: 706 Location: Monmouthshire
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Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 10:03 pm Post subject: |
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Mmmm! You're right - not so cheap so would be able to buy the original for that price, but thanks for the info. Have just found on http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?TabID=1&criteria=mains%20adapter&ModuleNo=36397&doy=22m3#storecheck
what sounds to be the right product (after a couple of weeks of seaching and just after posting this). Have sent query to see if they can confirm it will work. _________________ Gee-Pee
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TerryWalsh Regular Visitor
Joined: Jul 29, 2005 Posts: 147 Location: Shrewsbury, UK
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Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2006 12:19 pm Post subject: |
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You can buy these things in Halfords as an accessory for the in car cool box range that they sell. I forget the price but think it may be around £15.
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Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2006 12:36 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks - will have a look. Also I have found that Maplins have them for £9.99 _________________ Gee-Pee
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DRP Frequent Visitor
Joined: Mar 03, 2004 Posts: 353 Location: "The Green Green Grass of Home"
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Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2006 9:21 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Gee Pee
Try out any camping, caravan outlet. There are loads of adapters out there but watch the prices, there is about a £20 pound difference across the outlets.
I have used one for a few years, especially when camping abroad with an electrical hook up. With a cigarette splitter I usually run the cool box (a must for keeping the beer cool) and I have the ability to charge the GPS or the mobile phone when I am not using the car.
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Gee-Pee Lifetime Member
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Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2006 9:55 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks DRP (and for all other suggestions) - I now have enough ammunition to go shopping this w/e. The coolbox idea is also great as I use one in my 'van & it would be much better to tap the electrical hook-up than rely on the motor battery.
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Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2006 11:22 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Gee Pee
If & when you get an AC to DC converter, get one with the highest ampere A rating. The more current you draw through the appliance the bigger A rating is required, or you will damage the unit. I have looked at the links; the Maplin one has an A rating of 1 amp. (Its all to do with ohms law). I have the other type. I have also seen this type with 2 outlets
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Gee-Pee Lifetime Member
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Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2006 9:29 am Post subject: |
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DRP wrote: | Hi Gee Pee
If & when you get an AC to DC converter, get one with the highest ampere A rating. The more current you draw through the appliance the bigger A rating is required, or you will damage the unit. I have looked at the links; the Maplin one has an A rating of 1 amp. (Its all to do with ohms law). I have the other type. I have also seen this type with 2 outlets
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Thanks DRP. Just a query with this, my Navman iCN510 has an input of 5v 1amp so I assume the Maplin device would be perfect for that but not for a cool box _________________ Gee-Pee
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Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2006 12:44 am Post subject: |
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Hi Gee Pee
I have this one it is from a company called Towsure (no connections to myself).
Follow this link
http://www.towsure.com/product.asp?p=1598
It has a 5 amp continuous output. I have had 2 cool boxes connected for 2 weeks no problem, also on other occasions 1 cool box the mobile phone on charge while messing about with the GPS.
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