12v electric timer adapter

Submitted: Wednesday, Jul 23, 2008 at 01:28

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Piscesman

Hi all. I'm after a 12volt timer adapter to run an older Cooly (mobicool) by Waeco, coolbox. It doesn't have an on/off switch, thermostat, duty cycle etc. It's just a plug and unplugger.
An adapted mechanical timer would do the job, if someone knows how to do it. An electric 12v timer adapter would be simpler if someone knows where I can get one?

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Reply By: Member - joc45 (WA) - Wednesday, Jul 23, 2008 at 06:35

Wednesday, Jul 23, 2008 at 06:35

Hi,
you'll have trouble using one of the above, as the motor in the timer is AC and will not run off DC. You could adapt one of the digital timers, as these are already battery operated and use a small relay to switch the power. Would mean pulling it apart tho. If you're going down this path, I'd recommend you do away completely with the 3-pin plug/socket, as running 12v on a 240v outlet will one day result in disaster when someone plugs it into the mains.
cheers,
Gerry

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Reply By: Member - len W SWANSEA (NSW) - Wednesday, Jul 23, 2008 at 06:47

Wednesday, Jul 23, 2008 at 06:47

http://www.12volt.com.au/

try here go to see all, down the bottom to timers, i hope this is what your after
...................... len

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Follow Up By: kcandco - Wednesday, Jul 23, 2008 at 20:24

Wednesday, Jul 23, 2008 at 20:24

Hi Len

How much are they?

thanks
Kc

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Reply By: Member - len W SWANSEA (NSW) - Wednesday, Jul 23, 2008 at 06:47

Wednesday, Jul 23, 2008 at 06:47

www.12volt.com.au/

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Reply By: traveller2 - Wednesday, Jul 23, 2008 at 08:24

Wednesday, Jul 23, 2008 at 08:24

I've got one of those to operate my autofridge in eutectic mode, 2 hrs in the early am and 2 hours in the evening, works a treat, very flexible and easy to program and override back to manual mode if required.

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Reply By: Piscesman - Wednesday, Jul 23, 2008 at 08:24

Wednesday, Jul 23, 2008 at 08:24

Joc45, len,thanks for the info and the replies fellas.

len, that 12volt timer is exactly what I'm after.

Good find!

cheers for that,

Dave/Piscesman

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Follow Up By: Piscesman - Wednesday, Jul 23, 2008 at 08:28

Wednesday, Jul 23, 2008 at 08:28

Having gotten all excited, I don't know how this one connects ( it doesn't say or show on the 12v site). Anyone know if it's pins or on a lighter socket lead? I'm running the Cooly from a lighter socket adaptor.

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Follow Up By: Member - Cruiser (NSW) - Wednesday, Jul 23, 2008 at 09:33

Wednesday, Jul 23, 2008 at 09:33

I have one of these to do exactly what you want and it works a treat. I have it housed in a plastic electrical junction box and i just connected it in between the 12V source and the fridge.

It has a variety of options for the on/off and works really well, even though it is surplus to requirement at the moment.

Cheers,

Cruiser

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Follow Up By: Piscesman - Wednesday, Jul 23, 2008 at 18:31

Wednesday, Jul 23, 2008 at 18:31

Found this on the net at Jayc**. I picked it up this arvo, $50. The guys there were really helpful. Suggested I put an 8amp fuse between the timer and the lighter socket, and explained how to wire it all up.
Cruiser, the junction box sounds like a good idea too. I'll be an expert before I know it!

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