Dell 12V 48W Car DC Charger Power Adapter with 8 Connectors
Plugs into a 12 V cigarette lighter and supplies 48 W through a choice of eight barrel tips from 2.5 mm to 5.5 mm
- Adapter typeUSB C Charger
- First connectorBarrel Connector
- Second connectorBarrel Connector
- Cable jacketPlastic
- Connector typeMale
- Units per package1
- Powers many devices from a 12 V car socket with eight interchangeable barrel tips
- Delivers 48 W at 4 A through a replaceable fuse for overload protection
- Fits common barrel sizes including 5.5×2.1 mm, 4.0×1.7 mm and 2.5×0.7 mm
- Works with portable DVD players, DVR, GPS, speakers, breast pump, fridge, compressor and heating cup
- Compact 14.33 in × 12.83 in × 9.06 in design stores easily in vehicle
Dell 12V Car Power Adapter
This Dell adapter supplies 12 volts at up to 48 watts from a vehicle cigarette lighter socket. It targets drivers who need to run portable DVD players, DVRs, GPS units, Bluetooth speakers, breast pumps, car refrigerators, air compressors or heating cups on the road.
Installation and common issues
Plug the barrel connector into the lighter socket, select the matching tip from the eight supplied sizes and connect the device. The built-in fuse blows automatically if current exceeds 4 amps; it can be replaced so the adapter returns to service. Confirm the device jack size before purchase to avoid a mismatch.
Capacity and headroom
The unit delivers a steady 12V 4A output, sufficient for the listed accessories and similar low-draw DC gear. It cannot support loads that require more than 4 amps, so higher-power equipment such as larger compressors or heating elements will not operate correctly.
How it compares
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- Price $17.99
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Specifications
| Product | |
|---|---|
| Brand name | Dell |
| Product type | 9 V |
| Adapter type | USB C Charger |
| Product color | Black |
| Ports & slots | |
| First connector | Barrel Connector |
| Second connector | Barrel Connector |
| Connector type | Male |
| Size & build | |
| Cable jacket | Plastic |
| Product dimensions | 14.33 in W × 12.83 in H × 9.06 in D |
| In the box | |
| Units per package | 1 |
| In the box | 1 |
Questions about this item
How do I know the adapter is working once I plug it into the cigarette lighter?
The LED on the DC plug lights up when the adapter receives power from the 12 V socket, and the connected device powers on normally.
What comes in the box and what must I supply myself?
The package includes the 12 V car charger cable and eight interchangeable barrel tips: 2.5×0.7 mm, 3.0×1.1 mm, 3.5×1.35 mm, 4.0×1.35 mm, 4.0×1.7 mm, 4.8×1.7 mm, 5.5×2.1 mm and 5.5×2.5 mm. You only need the 12 V cigarette-lighter socket in your vehicle.
Which of the included tip sizes should I choose for my device?
Match the tip to the DC jack on your equipment; the set covers 2.5×0.7 mm, 3.0×1.1 mm, 3.5×1.35 mm, 4.0×1.35 mm, 4.0×1.7 mm, 4.8×1.7 mm, 5.5×2.1 mm and 5.5×2.5 mm.
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