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Omega Help Area => Omega Electrical and Audio Help => Topic started by: p.beckwith on 22 May 2010, 16:41:33

Title: spare power supply in boot ????
Post by: p.beckwith on 22 May 2010, 16:41:33

hi  does anyone know of a suitable power supply i could use for an electric coolbox in boot

  i know we have the  outlet in rear console  but anything in boot that i could put a ciggi socket onto ????? paul

Title: Re: spare power supply in boot ????
Post by: henryd on 22 May 2010, 17:01:02

if you find the towbar wiring socket there is a 12v supply there,not sure where it is on the saloon but on the estate its tucked away under the tailgate slam panel between the spare wheel and the bumper

Title: Re: spare power supply in boot ????
Post by: dbr on 24 May 2010, 17:58:41

I put one just back from the triangle storage space for the same purpose. Used the 12v trailer supply as suggested earlier

Title: Re: spare power supply in boot ????
Post by: Kevin Wood on 24 May 2010, 19:20:54

As said, there is a permanent 12v supply to the towing connector in the boot. Looking at the wire it's probably good for 15-20 amps or so but it will probably need the fuse fitting in the fusebox. I would also find a way of disabling the output when the engine stops to prevent the battery getting drained though.

Kevin

Title: Re: spare power supply in boot ????
Post by: Andy H on 24 May 2010, 20:39:45

To be effective a refrigeration system needs a flow of air to carry the heat away.

If a fridge is shut away in the boot it is going to work until the temperature in the boot becomes too high for the fridge to function.

If you have an estate then it should work if you slide the load cover back to permit the hot air out.

Title: Re: spare power supply in boot ????
Post by: Andy B on 24 May 2010, 21:50:53

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To be effective a refrigeration system needs a flow of air to carry the heat away.

If a fridge is shut away in the boot it is going to work until the temperature in the boot becomes too high for the fridge to function.

If you have an estate then it should work if you slide the load cover back to permit the hot air out.

Can't say for an estate, but you'll have an air flow throughte boot via the vent behind the flap the first aid kit is fixed to.  :y

Title: Re: spare power supply in boot ????
Post by: Andy B on 24 May 2010, 21:52:55

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.... I would also find a way of disabling the output when the engine stops to prevent the battery getting drained though.

Kevin

Voltage sensitve relay  :y (Smartcom (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SMARTCOM-HEAVY-DUTY-30-AMP-SPLIT-CHARGE-TOWBAR-RELAY-/220604009315?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item335d060b63))

Title: Re: spare power supply in boot ????
Post by: dbr on 24 May 2010, 22:34:12

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.... I would also find a way of disabling the output when the engine stops to prevent the battery getting drained though.

Kevin

Can go with that one as I have left the cooler on and flattened the 'weak' battery. Carry jump leads as a back up.

Voltage sensitve relay  :y (Smartcom (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SMARTCOM-HEAVY-DUTY-30-AMP-SPLIT-CHARGE-TOWBAR-RELAY-/220604009315?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item335d060b63))

Title: Re: spare power supply in boot ????
Post by: same #same# on 26 May 2010, 02:48:27

is there a low volt wire can use for cam in back as only needs to come on when engine is runing??? thanks

Title: Re: spare power supply in boot ????
Post by: same #same# on 27 May 2010, 01:13:07

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is there a low volt wire can use for cam in back as only needs to come on when engine is runing??? thanks

its ok found one. :y