2008 Sport - How many amps can my USB charger be?
Hi guys,
I know there are many knowledgeable folks here so I'm hoping somebody can answer this question. I'm in the market for a new USB car charger (to plug into the power accessory/cigarette lighter port) and I want to get one that supplies the most power to my devices (cell phone/iPod) but doesn't blow my fuse. There are chargers out there that range in amps from 2.1, 3.1 and 4.2. I tried searching to see if this came up earlier but didn't find anything. Thanks! |
You can get about 10 amps typically from a cig adapter outlet. Some of them are even fused for 20 Amps, or about 220 watts.
IMO, get yourself the biggest one you can. I have a 2.1 A ACC to USB adapter. better to have more than enough amp capacity than not enough. The devices you mentioned are power hungry when in charge mode. |
Thanks for the reply, 1985.
I ordered a 4.2amp unit with two inputs (that I assume means each device gets 2.1amps). Based on your reply, I expect it to work out fine. If it doesn't, I'm coming for your low B string. :) MBF |
I bought a Powergen 4.1A USB charger for a tablet head unit project I had going on in my Si before I sold it. Even though the charger is able to charge at 4.1A, the device itself, from what I understand, will determine how many Amps it charges at. Most cell phones are limited at around .5A or up to about .8A or so. I have a 2.1A USB charger for my phone at work and it seems to charge faster than a wall charger, but I have yet to be able to figure out how to know how many Amps are charging my phone.
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Originally Posted by mbfavreau
(Post 1313221)
Thanks.... If it doesn't, I'm coming for your low B string. :)
MBF |
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