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Shaun Roemich · May 21st, 2008, 12:21 PM

I also use a 12v DC inverter. I also have a set of battery clamps that connect to a cigarette lighter (female) jack so that I can tap into the actual car battery (while parked of course) if the car we've arranged either doesn't have a cigarette lighter (RIGHT!) or it just doesn't work. If I need to, I'll pop the hood, attach the battery leads and then plug in my inverter. Newer inverters sometimes come with battery clamps standard.

May 21st, 2008, 12:21 PM	#3
Shaun Roemich Major Player Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada Posts: 836	I also use a 12v DC inverter. I also have a set of battery clamps that connect to a cigarette lighter (female) jack so that I can tap into the actual car battery (while parked of course) if the car we've arranged either doesn't have a cigarette lighter (RIGHT!) or it just doesn't work. If I need to, I'll pop the hood, attach the battery leads and then plug in my inverter. Newer inverters sometimes come with battery clamps standard. __________________ Shaun C. Roemich - Gearhead Visual Productions - Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada "Telling your stories since 1999" www.gearheadvisual.com