Can I wire this right into the cigarette lighter? It runs 12v flat but I don't know if it matters whether it's AC/DC
1798579
Hello, Yes you are able to run it where ever power is. If you do, you might need to look at if your lighter is continuous power or does it shut after you shut the car down. but either way Answer is yes.
1798580
yes you can. the led's are all 12 volt. the power supplies drop the voltage from 110 ac to 12 v dc. Working voltage: DC 7.5-24V so you dont need to worry about voltage spikes
7136
You can get of one of the following and make it working with AC outlet:http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B001TY3Z3A/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition;=newGeneric B001TXWNLQ Universal AC to DC Car Cigarette Lighter Adapter
1445110
It requires the AC power supply. I suppose you could plug it into an AC/DC converter and plug that into your cigarette lighter, but at that point I think you are getting more complicated than it's worth.
392733
it does run on a 12v battery but will draw to much amps for cigarette lighter has to be direct to battery with thick gauge wire. the more power the bigger the wires need to be they make small ones that go into lighter but dont make a lot of power
2195033
I have mine ran through the factory dash switch. You could run it directly to a 12 volt battery, but I strongly encourage putting an inline fuse in.
1854230
Yes, it plugs into any 12 volt DC power outlet in your vehicle. Those don't have to be cigarette lighters.
426714
You will probably have to purchase an Inverter that changes DC to AC. It plugs in to the power port or cigarette lighter in your car and gives you a regular outlet. Very handy
71111
That's all it is, 12v, plug into car lighter. Doesn't get hot enough for me, maybe because of the low voltage.
312061
As far as I know this unit should be wired to a 12 volt battery source on your vehicle with the appropriate gauge wire in relation to the distance from the battery to the inverter. It says in the manual the size you will need. It should not be plugged into the cigarette lighter. In fact you will have to buy a wiring kit for this inverter as one is not supplied with it. The vehicle does not have to be running for this inverter to work but will have to be run intermittent to keep the battery charged.
446035
Agree with the above. This is a DC device. Changing to AC with an inverter and then changing back to DC with a power brick is not necessary and slightly comical ;) Just wire it to 12 VDC like any other car audio component.
1415160
The unit is supplied with a transformer that has an output of 12 volts DC. It does not come packaged with a power adapter for direct 12 volt DC hookup, but you could easily make one. The plug would be the same as the one on the transformer output with the other end being a cigarette lighter automobile type connection or whatever other connection to the 12 volt source you would be using. I do not see any reference to a 12 volt connection in the owners manual, but I see no reason why it could not be done. Just be sure you connect it with the correct 12 volt DC polarity. Or do what the other commentor said. Get an inverter.
446040
You could run it like "Gravy" suggests: car battery >> cigarette lighter >> power inverter (ie AC out) >> adapter that comes with LP-2020A+ >> LP-2020A+ power input.An easier way might be: car battery >> (some sort of capacitor / circuit protection) >> LP-2020A+ power input. You'd probably need to know more about car electronics to go with the latter, though.
996781
Yes. That's exactly what this device is made for. You can run any electronic device that is made to run from a 12V DC cigarette lighter.
786852
No you can't. However, if you wanted to, you can get a converter that will convert the 12 vdc to 110 vac via car lighter and plug into that. Beware! the converters use a lot of battery power in the power conversion process.
1349342
YES. Get an ac to DC converter here on amazon. DONE! BESTEK 90W Power Supply AC to DC Adapter Car Cigarette Lighter Socket 12V/7.5A DC Power Converter
247798
Looks like it plugs into a cigarette lighter in your car. I don't see any AC outlet nor do any of the reviewers mention 120V AC ouput. Hope this helps.
1112297
Not unless you have a 12 volt power supply with a cigarette lighter receptacle.