Connection for table light to use as USB

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   I was thinking of putting some USB sockets somewhere in the cockpit. One idea is to connect a car cigarette lighter socket to the socket where the outside table light is. Then there are plenty of adapters for various uses.
My question is. Is the light connection any type of standard that I could buy somewhere and then wire up to another cigarette lighter socket?

It seems like the easiest non intrusive solution. But any other suggestions welcome.

Thanks for any help
Sean

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Sean Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Sub Lieutenant Joined: 17 April 2022 Location: Essex Status: Offline Points: 19	Post Options Post Reply Quote Sean Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Connection for table light to use as USB Posted: 17 September 2023 at 15:03
	I was thinking of putting some USB sockets somewhere in the cockpit. One idea is to connect a car cigarette lighter socket to the socket where the outside table light is. Then there are plenty of adapters for various uses. My question is. Is the light connection any type of standard that I could buy somewhere and then wire up to another cigarette lighter socket? It seems like the easiest non intrusive solution. But any other suggestions welcome. Thanks for any help Sean

Jojo Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Commander Joined: 03 August 2022 Location: liljeholmen swe Status: Offline Points: 88	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jojo Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 September 2023 at 15:34
	I have built in a usb stepdown circuit in my lamps around the boat It’s a simple task and fits in the original lamps https://www.ebay.com/itm/400985234603?hash=item5d5c951cab:g:4LsAAOSwPcVVm4ey&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwGOasqy%2F%2BV%2BamVugXYdVfJbo8p1%2FRUtrwv1vxQO92BS6ZGiY0ruiXYIBY8nwkXVEMaSlx4KxljYPqhC%2Fpw9cx0TWcwu%2Bj3QGDk14%2BWPxxnMkVnexo6B1xnZO5BeU1jryEermOZLW%2F7QOz9EyR8oB4MPZWgIHlNA2vabXKp6A55qMwGKMHiJVpOiVKO3mXmwoUEwcZudAsgcISwg8Mm7%2ByIHZ5iqleSfa8pyA9kaoCgqiaNKTfHytotyLCbBwNW%2F3pQ%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR_C3-7jUYg
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Sean Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Sub Lieutenant Joined: 17 April 2022 Location: Essex Status: Offline Points: 19	Post Options Post Reply Quote Sean Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 September 2023 at 16:02
	I should clarify what I am trying to do. I am talking about the external table lamp. I was thinking to get a connection the same as the lamp has. But I would connect this up when the lamp is not connected. If I can get the connection, I can wire it how I like. But the issue is getting the connection.

Martin&Rene Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Vice Admiral Joined: 06 December 2009 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 805	Post Options Post Reply Quote Martin&Rene Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 September 2023 at 21:03
	You could try mounting something like this alongside your light fitting, wired in parallel to it, to give you a cigarette lighter output (which I use for a roving light) and a USB outlet. https://sinolec.co.uk/en/cigar-and-cigarette-lighter-plug-and-sockets/1211478-dual-31a-12v-waterproof-usb-socket-and-car-cigarette-lighter-power-outlet-12v-24v-compatible.html?utm_source=GoogleShopping&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=ExportPrestashop&gclid=Cj0KCQjwx5qoBhDyARIsAPbMagBaj-uB1aYYURIdtDiZ21IVRBSmT9GXJ2z-sSG3O3-iOFVldTOhercaAhkmEALw_wcB
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415 Singapore Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Vice Admiral Joined: 23 September 2013 Location: Singapore Status: Offline Points: 787	Post Options Post Reply Quote 415 Singapore Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 September 2023 at 07:52
	Hi, it is easy enough to get to the cockpit light wiring. Just gently pride off the cover and unscrew the base, but this circuit is only live when the house lights are turned on. All the best Paul
	Paul - Night Train - 415 #136

Sean Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Sub Lieutenant Joined: 17 April 2022 Location: Essex Status: Offline Points: 19	Post Options Post Reply Quote Sean Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 September 2023 at 23:35
	I have considered that as another option if I cannot find a plug to fit in the light socket fitting. Thanks

Iris Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Lieutenant Joined: 03 July 2021 Location: Croatia Status: Offline Points: 31	Post Options Post Reply Quote Iris Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 September 2023 at 06:10
	Hi , I have added a Scanstrut USB port adjacent to the table lamp.It’s waterproof and designed for the job. I have a 2016 415 with chartplotter in a stainless box which I had to drill through,but with your GRP it is easier to drill with a hole saw. Wiring to lamp was easy and whilst on the boat the light circuit is on all the time anyway.



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