What is the highest amperage draw that can safely be applied to the 12V outlets in my 1997 Z28?

 

I have a maximum of 17 A compressor that I am wanting to hook up to fill 6 gallons of air tank.

 

If you are talkng about the cigarette lighter plug, I would not draw that much from it. On the 93's the fuse feed is a 25 amp, but it feeds the cigarette lighter and horns. The wiring feeding the cigarette lighter is 18AWG, and 17 amp would be pushing it. I would suggest hooking right up to the battery.

 

Thanks. I have been tring to figure out what the sustained amperage is. It specs a max, but image that is only briefly during startup.

 

Owner's manual says 15A max. for the cig lighter, and 3A max. for the accessory plug.

 

What is it that your trying to run???

 

Will be powering a Viair Air Compressor. Picture and specs below.



350C STANDARD FEATURES:

*Oil less design

*Hi-performance PTFE Piston Ring

*Gear-less Direct Drive Motor

*Moisture & Dust Resistant

*Anodized Aluminum Alloy Cylinder

*Automatic Reset Thermal Overload Protector

*Mounting Plates with Vibration Isolators

*Stainless steel braided leader hose

*Remote mountable inlet filter

*Inline check valve




350C SPECIFICATIONS:

*Voltage: 12 Volt/24VOLT

*MAX Amp: 17 Amps

*MAX Working Pressure: 150 PSI

*MAX Restart Pressure: 200 PSI

*MAX Duty Cycle @ 100 PSI: 100%

*Dimension: 9.0"LX4.0"WX7.05"H

 

Will it be permanetly mounted in the car? If so I would run a deticated feed.

 

Since it is borderline on the Amperage I think I may use a distribution block on my amp power wire. I wont be running both the amp and the compressor at the same time.

I know some of you are wondering why I am needing a compressor. See image below (mine are similar model, but not as nice paint): Not for permanant mounting.



Related Thread: http://web.camaross.com/forums/showthread.php?t=417303

 

You'll want to wire the compressor independantly using at least 14-16G wire

Your best bet is to use a ViAir combination pressure switch/power relay to run the compressor safely and reliably...




Rick


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