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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: JW on July 06, 2005, 11:01:44 pm

Title: Connecting pump to power pack
Post by: JW on July 06, 2005, 11:01:44 pm

Hi Guys

Sorry if this is a stupid question but does anyone know how to connect pump to a power pack. (Portable Jump Start from argos) My pump has the clips that connect directly to the car battery and the power pack has a 12v connection Similar to a ciggarette lighter plug. Would I need to buy the connection? If so where from? or is there a really obvious answer? Thanks in advance for any comments.

Bradley.

Title: Re: Connecting pump to power pack
Post by: H h20 on July 07, 2005, 08:39:54 am

I use  12V male socket  connector(cigarette) from maplins connect it to the cable coming from the pump and then plug it into  the power pack,job done!  :D

Title: Re: Connecting pump to power pack
Post by: JW on July 07, 2005, 09:27:28 am

Thanks for the advice H20.

Is Maplins a company? Sorry but i havnt heard of it.

Title: Re: Connecting pump to power pack
Post by: H h20 on July 07, 2005, 12:31:21 pm

Yes maplins are an electric compnent company,all over britain,they have a web site,or you can get the sockets from car accessorie shops, ;)

Title: Re: Connecting pump to power pack
Post by: JW on July 07, 2005, 05:17:31 pm

H2O your a diamond. Thanks.

Bought the connection today. Done and Dusted! ;D

Title: Re: Connecting pump to power pack
Post by: H h20 on July 07, 2005, 05:22:43 pm

No problem my friend,afterall thats what this forum is for it`s great,iv`e had lots of help and am always willing to help,glad your sorted  ;D.

Title: Re: Connecting pump to power pack
Post by: matt on July 07, 2005, 05:25:14 pm

you might find your ciggie lighter will be fused with a 4amp fuse, the power pack is 10 amp output, thus the fuse will blow

see the link for what i do

http://d.co.uk/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=11

Title: Re: Connecting pump to power pack
Post by: JW on July 08, 2005, 10:46:36 am

Thanks for the link Matt.
So far I have not had a problem with the fuse, (famous last words!) However if I do, I know who to ask!!!  :)
Thanks again.

Bradley.

Title: Re: Connecting pump to power pack
Post by: s.hughes on July 08, 2005, 12:09:12 pm

Quote from: JW on July 08, 2005, 10:46:36 am

Thanks for the link Matt.
So far I have not had a problem with the fuse, (famous last words!) However if I do, I know who to ask!!! :)
Thanks again.

Bradley.

He's a good old boy is Matt. I never even thought of how these would connect.
I know now.

Steveyboy