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Q: Why do we have a 20 amp fuse in this? My car cigarette lighter has a 15 amp fuse. If there is any issue, my car fuse will go out - which I don't want to happen. The fuse on this should be only 12 amp
A: The PI100CL power inverter is rated at 100W, but the maximum power output for the inverter is 150W. As a rule of thumb, the fuse size for the inverter should be 125% - 175% of the calculated current. This allows for margin of safety and helps to avoid nuisance tripping. The current input for the power inverter is 13A. Current (A) = Power (W) / Voltage (V). 150W / 12V = 12.5 or 13A. A 20A fuse is within the recommended 125% - 175% range of the calculated 13A current. If you have any further questions or require additional assistance feel free to send the Scosche Customer Service Team a message via our online chat support service located at the bottom right of our webpage or give us a call at 800 363 4490 extension 1, and we will be happy to assist you.
submitted byScoscheCustomerService - 1 year agoBrand expert
Q: Can this be used to fill an air mattress that has a built in air pump?
A: To better assist you we'll require more information about the specific power requirements of the air mattress's air pump. The PI100CL power inverter is rated at 100 Watts. For optimal functionality, you'll want to ensure that air pump power requirements do not surpass 100 Watts. For additional assistance please feel free to send our Customer Service Team a message via our online chat service or give us a call at 800 363 4490 x1, and we'll be happy to help.
submitted byScoscheCustomerService - 3 years agoBrand expert