What is a merit plug?

Often reffered to as ‘merit’ sockets and ‘merit’ plugs, these high quality, heavy duty units are ideal for powering aftermarket or high current draw accessories. Suitable for 12V and 24V use, they are available in single blister packs or also in bulk quantities.

What are merit plugs used for?

Merit type connectors are fast becoming the new standard in automotive power connectors. In fact, they have been used in some European bikes and cars for several years and are ideal when size and reliability of connection are important.

Can I connect a cigarette lighter to a USB cable?

Replacing a Cigarette Lighter With USB. The easiest way to replace a cigarette lighter with USB is to just toss the lighter portion and plug in a low profile 12V USB adapter.

What are hella plugs?

Hella Plugs fit into the small socket found in most UK and European trucks. They are smaller than a cigarette lighter plug and come in both 12v and 24v variations(depending on the vehicle).

What is the cigarette lighter plug called?

automobile auxiliary power outlet
An automobile auxiliary power outlet (also known as car outlet, automotive power socket, automobile outlet, vehicular outlet, cigarette lighter receptacle, cigar lighter receptacle, CLR, or cigar lighter socket) in an automobile was initially designed to power an electrically heated cigarette lighter, but became a de …

What is a 12V accessory socket?

The 12V socket, also known variously as a car cigarette lighter or 12V auxiliary power outlet, is the primary method by which power is delivered to portable electronics in cars, trucks, recreational vehicles, boats, and in a handful of other contexts.

What is an Anderson plug?

Anderson plugs are a dedicated electrical part used by campers on their vehicles, trailers, and caravans as part of a 12-volt, high current, dual battery system. Their main benefit is that they allow auxiliary batteries to be charged while driving.

What is an Engel socket?

Product Description. This is a 12v flush mount Engel socket which is the best auto fitting to use where a secure connection is required. An example of use is as a fridge power socket, no one wants their cold drinks to get warm if the fridge plug pops out on the tracks or road.

What is a 12-volt plug?

A 12-volt outlet is any electrical outlet that outputs 12 volts and may refer to: Cigar lighter receptacle, the most famous example. Molex connector, used for connecting hard drives and optical drives, and sometimes for powering flash memory surrogate hard drive modules.