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12v lighter charger without LED?

Post by inkey$ » Mon Apr 17, 2023 5:07 pm

I know its highly unlikely to drain my battery, but does anybody have an recommendations for a low profile, 12v cigarette lighter USB charger that doesn't have an LED in it? Would like to just leave plugged in and with the lid shut.
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12v lighter charger without LED?

Post by pvr » Mon Apr 17, 2023 5:24 pm

I have not seen one with a led in it interesting enough :D

I do indeed have mine plugged into the cigarette lighter sockets in the other cars. Were just the £1.50 Amazon jobs, will check if I can find one.
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12v lighter charger without LED?

Post by pvr » Mon Apr 17, 2023 5:26 pm

Like this - but too expensive as such for two:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cable-Matters- ... 104&sr=8-6
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12v lighter charger without LED?

Post by inkey$ » Mon Apr 17, 2023 5:32 pm

pvr wrote: Mon Apr 17, 2023 5:26 pm Like this - but too expensive as such for two:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cable-Matters- ... 104&sr=8-6
That could work, but as you say £12 and I'm not sure I need two - already have about 4 of these, around but all with LEDs :lol:
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12v lighter charger without LED?

Post by pvr » Mon Apr 17, 2023 5:43 pm

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12v lighter charger without LED?

Post by inkey$ » Mon Apr 17, 2023 5:45 pm

I bet you £2.98 its got an LED in it somewhere.
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12v lighter charger without LED?

Post by pvr » Mon Apr 17, 2023 5:50 pm

Didn't see any pics in the reviews with a light, Mr McInkey$ :evil:
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12v lighter charger without LED?

Post by inkey$ » Mon Apr 17, 2023 5:55 pm

A visual trap I've previously fallen into with all 4 of my owned USB 12v chargers.
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12v lighter charger without LED?

Post by pvr » Mon Apr 17, 2023 5:59 pm

A man with experiences of failures :lol:

I can sell you one of mine for a tenner (note - I paid £1.50 for them but for transparancy purposes I list my 800% profit on these 6 year old units)
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12v lighter charger without LED?

Post by inkey$ » Mon Apr 17, 2023 6:01 pm

pvr wrote: Mon Apr 17, 2023 5:59 pm A man with experiences of failures :lol:

I can sell you one of mine for a tenner (note - I paid £1.50 for them but for transparancy purposes I list my 800% profit on these 6 year old units)
:lol: no, you're okay, thanks. I'll continue my search and one day am sure I'll find the one!
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12v lighter charger without LED?

Post by pvr » Mon Apr 17, 2023 6:03 pm

inkey$ wrote: Mon Apr 17, 2023 6:01 pm
:lol: no, you're okay, thanks. I'll continue my search and one day am sure I'll find the one!
You posted your online dating response in the wrong website :o
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X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
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12v lighter charger without LED?

Post by inkey$ » Mon Apr 17, 2023 6:13 pm

pvr wrote: Mon Apr 17, 2023 6:03 pm
inkey$ wrote: Mon Apr 17, 2023 6:01 pm
:lol: no, you're okay, thanks. I'll continue my search and one day am sure I'll find the one!
You posted your online dating response in the wrong website :o
:lol:
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