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10-19-2017, 10:36 AM
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12v power socket help requested
Hello, all:
I purchased a 12V power socket this one: https://www.ebay.com/p/Waterproof-Ma...12v/1054463773 And installed it in my dash. It powers my handheld spotlight just fine, but it will not work with any USB plug in adapters I have - and so far I tried 8 different models! Anyone know what's up with this and have suggestions for a model that is sure to work with the USB adapters? I wanted to get a USB adapter with a voltage readout, but two of them it tried do not work, and a bunch of other models even with indicator lights do not work. 
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10-19-2017, 11:08 AM
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I have two of these on my Sceptre. One in the cabin under the switch panel and one next to my wheel on the dash. They haven't failed me yet (over a year) I am careful to make sure I put the cover on before rinsing. I have a second standard 12 volt next to the one on my dash for my spotlight.
BlueFire Waterproof Dual 2 USB Outlet 1A & 2.1A Port Socket Charger Power Adapter For Car Boat Motorcycle 12 volt Outlet LED
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10-19-2017, 11:09 AM
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10-19-2017, 11:48 PM
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Is it possible that it is hooked up in reverse? The center pin should be 12v. The socket wall is the negative. That would explain why a light that doesn't care about polarity would work but a usb adapter with a circuit board would not.
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1971 Potter built center console.
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10-20-2017, 08:30 AM
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Ah! I will try to reverse the polarity - I did not think about that!
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10-22-2017, 09:01 AM
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Great job, Basketcase! Reversed the connections, and voila - USB plug works just as it should! Thanks for the help, and thanks, Eric!
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10-22-2017, 05:55 PM
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Very good! It was really the only thing that made sense. Glad you got it going!
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1971 Potter built center console.
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