[Eggmont] took the simplistic approach, using an old cigarette lighter-to-USB adapter. First, [Eggmont] removed the battery connector from the bottom of the broken angle grinder. Next, the casing ...
Notice the old, dead adapter at bottom right which failed ... with a receptacle labeled 12 V with a 120 W maximum and no cigarette lighter in sight, more and more cars are shipping with USB ...
It didn't occur to me until some time after I bought it, but this is the direct ancestor of the disposable plastic cigarette lighter. Apart from being made of silver, it works in nearly the same way.
And you'll need a direct connection to your car's battery terminals; the 12V cigarette-lighter adapter isn't up to the task. Other inverter requirements: You'll need one extension cord per device ...
Executive Editor David Carnoy has been a leading member of CNET's Reviews team since 2000. He covers the gamut of gadgets and is a notable reviewer of mobile accessories and portable audio ...
Executive Editor David Carnoy has been a leading member of CNET's Reviews team since 2000. He covers the gamut of gadgets and is a notable reviewer of mobile accessories and portable audio ...