Monty1083
Free Member
I have a portable air compressor, just a small thing for blowing up tyres, air beds etc. which operates from the cab 12v cigar lighter socket.
I bought a 5m 12v extension cable so that the compressor would reach the rear tyres on the M/H.
The compressor seems to work ok when it is plugged into the cab socket but when connected using the extension lead the cigar lighter 10 amp fuse blows.
I had also intended to use the extension lead to connect a 12v pump to fill the water tank from an Aquaroll but not sure if this is a good idea.
Any suggestions as to why the extension lead should cause this to happen?
I bought a 5m 12v extension cable so that the compressor would reach the rear tyres on the M/H.
The compressor seems to work ok when it is plugged into the cab socket but when connected using the extension lead the cigar lighter 10 amp fuse blows.
I had also intended to use the extension lead to connect a 12v pump to fill the water tank from an Aquaroll but not sure if this is a good idea.
Any suggestions as to why the extension lead should cause this to happen?