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1. [Mg-t] Plug for "Inspection Lamp Socket" (score: 1): Author: "Bob Donahue" <bobmgtd@comcast.net>; Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:37:35 -0400; Is there a plug available to fit the "Inspection Lamp Socket" that's on the TD dashboard? This would be a handy way of connecting 12V electrical accessories. I'm thinking of making up an adaptor with; /html/mg-t/2008-06/msg00004.html (7,919 bytes)
2. Re: [Mg-t] Plug for "Inspection Lamp Socket" (score: 1): Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>; Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:13:59 -0400; Yes, or more accurately, there once was at Moss and there may still be. Things plugged into the cig lighter may be polarity-sensitive, and though the lamp socket is color-coded, passengers may not b; /html/mg-t/2008-06/msg00005.html (9,156 bytes)
3. Re: [Mg-t] Plug for "Inspection Lamp Socket" (score: 1): Author: "Roger D. Thompson" <rthompson2666@comcast.net>; Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:29:58 -0500; See http://www.abingdonsparesllc.com/catpg39detail.html Item 12a. Roger D. Thompson --Original Message-- From: mg-t-bounces+rthompson2666=comcast.net@autox.team.net [mailto:mg-t-bounces+rthompson266; /html/mg-t/2008-06/msg00006.html (8,501 bytes)
4. Re: [Mg-t] Plug for "Inspection Lamp Socket" (score: 1): Author: Nels Anderson <nels@flightsim.com>; Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:49:40 -0400; I looked into this at one time. Apparently, this was a standard socket at one time (my Land Rover has the exact same one) and various accessories were available for it. I thought Moss Motors sold the; /html/mg-t/2008-06/msg00007.html (9,149 bytes)
5. Re: [Mg-t] Plug for "Inspection Lamp Socket" (score: 1): Author: Mark Sherman <mrkshrmn@hotmail.com>; Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:59:26 -0400; With a bit of patience and hand tools, the Radio Shack plugs (available in red and black) can be made to fit the Lucas socket. I made a "pigtail" that can plug into the dash, with a standard cigarett; /html/mg-t/2008-06/msg00008.html (9,381 bytes)
6. Re: [Mg-t] Plug for "Inspection Lamp Socket" (score: 1): Author: Gerald Felper <felperg@earthlink.net>; Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:18:55 -0700; Moss has the plugs in stock. Gerald Felper Felper Engineering felperg@earthlink.net _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Mg-t@autox.team.ne; /html/mg-t/2008-06/msg00009.html (12,038 bytes)
7. Re: [Mg-t] Plug for "Inspection Lamp Socket" (score: 1): Author: "Bob Donahue" <bobmgtd@comcast.net>; Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:43:37 -0400; A diode in series with one of the leads can protect the device against reverse polarity. I plan to put one in my "adapter". Bob Donahue (Still Stuck in the '50s) Email - bobmgtd@comcast.net Cars: 52; /html/mg-t/2008-06/msg00010.html (10,782 bytes)
8. Re: [Mg-t] Plug for "Inspection Lamp Socket" (score: 1): Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>; Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:18:39 -0400; Does the use of the diode mean that if the device works it's OK, and if it doesn't work there is no harm done -- just reverse the plug? Bob On Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:43:37 -0400 "Bob Donahue" <bobmgtd@; /html/mg-t/2008-06/msg00011.html (9,362 bytes)
9. Re: [Mg-t] Plug for "Inspection Lamp Socket" (score: 1): Author: Mike Duvall <duvallcom@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:20:22 -0500; You need 1N5401 rectifier diode 3A 100V (radio shack or any local electronics parts store if you have one) It will go in like an inline fuse but with polarity. One end has a line on it and it will go; /html/mg-t/2008-06/msg00012.html (9,102 bytes)
10. Re: [Mg-t] Plug for "Inspection Lamp Socket" (score: 1): Author: Dave and Liz DuBois <ddubois@sinclair.net>; Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:39:49 -0700; That is exactly what a diode will do for you. Two things to consider - 1) the diode must be sized to accommodate the maximum current draw you expect to have and 2) even with a diode in the line, the; /html/mg-t/2008-06/msg00014.html (10,452 bytes)
11. Re: [Mg-t] Plug for "Inspection Lamp Socket" (score: 1): Author: Stanley Brohn <stanley_brohn@hotmail.com>; Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:43:42 -0500; Hi all, electronics parts store if you have one) It will go in like an > inline fuse but with polarity.> > One end has a line on it and it will go to the negative side. So on > positive ground car, t; /html/mg-t/2008-06/msg00015.html (9,610 bytes)
12. Re: [Mg-t] Plug for "Inspection Lamp Socket" (score: 1): Author: Mike Duvall <duvallcom@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:32:56 -0500; Stanley, voltage has nothing to do with it..... a diode prevents reverse current flow.... try it with a meter...... or check this out.... http://www.allaboutcircuits.com/vol_3/chpt_3/1.html 3 amps on; /html/mg-t/2008-06/msg00016.html (10,987 bytes)
13. Re: [Mg-t] Plug for "Inspection Lamp Socket" (score: 1): Author: Stanley Brohn <stanley_brohn@hotmail.com>; Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:57:37 -0500; I not sure if I explained what I was trying to say in my last email. But if you look at the light bulb and reversed the connections at the bulb in "A" the bulb would still burn since the diode is co; /html/mg-t/2008-06/msg00017.html (9,820 bytes)
14. Re: [Mg-t] Plug for "Inspection Lamp Socket" (score: 1): Author: Mike Duvall <duvallcom@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:32:51 -0500; Stanley pointed out to me the obvious. A diode has to go on the adapter side. A diode behind the dash (on the supply side) would never work. You could (and should) put a fuse behind the dash on the t; /html/mg-t/2008-06/msg00018.html (10,457 bytes)
15. Re: [Mg-t] Plug for "Inspection Lamp Socket" (score: 1): Author: Dave and Liz DuBois <ddubois@sinclair.net>; Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:56:36 -0700; It doesn't matter where the wires are connected, the danger is still there - you are connecting negative 12 volts to the ground side of the device you are plugging in and if that device has any expo; /html/mg-t/2008-06/msg00019.html (8,526 bytes)
16. Re: [Mg-t] Plug for "Inspection Lamp Socket" (score: 1): Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>; Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:18:44 -0400; Thanks. That's a useful thing to know. I think I have a spare plug, so will make up one of these handy adapters as you described. Would it be OK to forward your advice to our club newsletter editor; /html/mg-t/2008-06/msg00021.html (10,032 bytes)
17. Re: [Mg-t] Plug for "Inspection Lamp Socket" (score: 1): Author: "Bob Donahue" <bobmgtd@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:29:36 -0400; Yes, the diode only lets the current flow one way. By using four diodes in what's called a "bridge configuration", the device can even work plugged in either way. Bob Donahue (Still Stuck in the '50s; /html/mg-t/2008-06/msg00033.html (9,967 bytes)
18. Re: [Mg-t] Plug for "Inspection Lamp Socket" (score: 1): Author: Mike Duvall <duvallcom@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:02:04 -0500; I thought that just worked with AC to DC conversion because that is the example always given, but as I look at the diagram, that is the best configuration given the diodes are cheap..... For a hookup; /html/mg-t/2008-06/msg00034.html (10,837 bytes)

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