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I'm interrested in getting a portable air pump, the one that plugs into the accessory plug in the center console. The amperage for the plug says its 10A and lot

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Old 07-31-2009, 11:50 AM   #1 (permalink)
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I'm interrested in getting a portable air pump, the one that plugs into the accessory plug in the center console.
The amperage for the plug says its 10A and lot of the pumps that I looked at are all rated at 15A. Would this cause problems?
Do I need to find one that's rated at 10A to be safe?

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If the fuse doesn't burn out, you could overheat the wires. I doubt it would be an issue, but if you can 10A pump it would be best.
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Overheating wires can lead to fires.
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No worries overheating the wires as you'll blow the fuse if you try to go over 10A if that's what the jack is rated.

Just get a smaller blow up doll....
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No worries overheating the wires as you'll blow the fuse if you try to go over 10A if that's what the jack is rated.

Just get a smaller blow up doll....

OK, thanks.

on page 2-35 of the manual it says not to exceed 12V, 120W, 10A power draw.
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better safe than sorry..............not worth to keep changing the fuse all the time...
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