RS PRO Panel Mount, 15A Cigarette Lighter Socket

Similar in concept to an automotive cigar lighter, the DIN 4165 connector is shorter and smaller than the Standard Cigarette Lighter Socket normally found in cars.. Single Plug and Socket. Suitable for 12 to 24V d.c. car, boat and caravan electrical systems, these universal plugs and sockets provide quality connections for any number of uses to power portable equipment. Plugs are 8A or 16A rated and fit DIN ISO 4165 socket outlets. The red adaptor allows the plug to fit car cigar lighter sockets. Features and Benefits:. Fused (standard car fuse) and unfused types available Integral cable clamp ; separate strain relief boot Cable mount and panel mount socket (DIN ISO 4165) with 6.30.8 tab connections (panel mount dimensions 28.5mm dia.). What is a cigarette lighter socket?. Cigarette lighter sockets are found in cars or other vehicles and they have two main purposes. Some feature a heating element which is used as a lighter for cigarettes. Alternatively, they are used as a power socket and/or adapter to provide power to portable devices. Cigarette lighter sockets and plugs are in-car accessories which are available in single or multi-socket options. What voltage are they?. The majority of cigarette lighter sockets are rated 12 or 24 V.