Electrical question about 12v socket

[Worcester_spoon]

Calling all electrical minded people. I want to fit another 12v power socket - it'll be near the existing cigarette lighter so I'm thinking can I just daisy chain the connections off the existing 12v socket with some wire, or do I need a new supply running to the new socket?

And before playing with the wires here, do I need to disconnect the battery, or just have the ignition off (assuming the 12v is switch live, which might be the wrong assumption?!?)

 

[fixit man]

Hi,
Just run the wires from the original socket and I believe it's permanently live

 

[biojo]

just tap into each wire and insulate.

shouldn't need to disconnect battery i didnt on old car when i fitted one in boot

 

[bladeowner]

Calling all electrical minded people. I want to fit another 12v power socket - it'll be near the existing cigarette lighter so I'm thinking can I just daisy chain the connections off the existing 12v socket with some wire, or do I need a new supply running to the new socket?

And before playing with the wires here, do I need to disconnect the battery, or just have the ignition off (assuming the 12v is switch live, which might be the wrong assumption?!?)

Out of curiosity, why do you need 2 so close together? Could you not use a double 12 socket adapter or a dual usb adapter?

 

[AlanJ]

Would always disconnect the battery when working like this on electrical connections