[Healeys] Power Outlet

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In a message dated 5/14/08 9:37:09 PM, healeys-request at autox.team.net writes:


> To install a power outlet, such as for charging a cell phone, in a car with
> a positive ground electrical system, is it simply a matter of running a wire
> from the positive post on the power outlet to a adequate ground, running a
> wire from the negative post on the power outlet to a "hot" wire such as one
> of the terminals with a white wire on the ignition switch, and then
> isolating the metal portions of the power outlet body from touching any
> metal parts on the car?
> 
Here's my opinion and I'm sticking to it: If you're violating originality by 
installing a power outlet, then do it properly and first convert your car to 
negative ground. It's just too easy to screw something up, make a bad contact, 
and fry an otherwise good piece of electronic gear, which can go from a little 
expensive to very expensive.
Cheers
Gary



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