Transformer

[BabsG]

Does anyone know if it is possible to buy a transformer that will allow me to use an air compressor, powered by the car lighter, indoors from the electricity supply. I don't fancy hauling the airbeds outside whenever I need to inflate them. Thanks.

[ianmunt]

Try Maplins,Depending on the current required Their RP08J Power supply will supply 6 amps and has a car cigarette lighter type socket.Higher current versions are available

[ianmunt]

Try Maplins,Depending on the current required Their RP08J Power supply will supply 6 amps and has a car cigarette lighter type socket.Higher current versions are available,there is a more compact unit (5 amps) L25AY

[pureevoke]

You will need something that has a step down transformer 240volts to 12 volts then a rectifier to turn it into DC for supply from the mains. And Cigarette socket for straight supply fom the car battery. I don't think anything like this is made, you will probably have to to buy two items.

[Fitzer]

You can get this sort of thing http://car.brando.com.hk/prod_detail.php?prod_ id=00072&dept_id=001&cat_id=043
I have one for car chargers etc indoors, this one is from HK but they are a very reliable company but I'm sure you can source one in the UK. You just need to make sure that your compressor doesn't pull more than the 500ma these give.

[ianmunt]

pureevoke answer not very helpful and not really accurate a 12v AC does not become 12 DC if simply rectified.

[BabsG]

Thanks everybody. I now have a starting point to go from. Maplins here I come.

[RATTER15]

I just use a car battery charger, does the job perfectly!!

[solera]

Buy a mains voltage device to inflate the air beds from ALDI priced at �6.99 a lot faster than the 12 volt compressor and probably the cheapest option.

[BabsG]

Thanks to both Ratter and Solera - both ideas sound easy. We have an Aldi in town so I can go there tomorrow.