Robert- great idea about the drill- that sounds like just the kinda thing that
I do when i can't stand to throw something away. I wired an old dust buster
that same way, to used in the Airstream plugged in to the 12V outlet. I
eventually rewired with lamp cord to handle the higher amp draw. An in-line
fuse would be good, though I don't know the rating you need, but high enough
to handle when at full load, like heavy drilling or driving screws I would go
ahead with your idea, aside from any liabilty concerns.
Discussions about football teams are not off topic, as long as I can claim to
have watched at least one game from inside my Safari, while plugged into 12
volts,too! ; ) Let us know how your drill project turns out! good luck
Jere Potter 1877
Robert / Susan Harper wrote:
> Hi, folks:
>
> I hate to interrupt these "riveting " discussions of weather/birds/team
> colors with a technical question, but I'm hoping one or more of you might
> assist. :>)
>
> I have a 12V cordless Panasonic drill which I gave up on a few years ago
> because the replacement batteries had gotten so expensive. I replaced it
> with a DeWalt 14.4V drill/saw kit. So... I've still got this 12V drill,
> originally powered by a cluster of 10 little rechargeable batteries in a
> pack.
>
> Is there any reason (forgetting for now lawyers and liability) that I
> couldn't fit this thing with a male 12V cigarette lighter-type plug and a
> 12' or so cord and use it in my Airstream (a-ha, finally! - he ties it in to
> the discussion group) for misc. drilling/driving? Considering the much
> higher battery amperage, do I need to concern myself with an in-line fuse or
> anything else to protect the drill motor?
>
> Thank you, oh great electrical gurus.
>
> Bob Harper
> '62 Globe Trotter in SC
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