Rough in wiring

[VanKitten]

so, this week I begin the wiring in the walls.   Several places will be wired completely with recessed lights.

But...where can I find recessed cigarette lighter type 12v outlets?    Now is the time to get them in too

 

[highdesertranger]

do you mean panel mounts? https://www.bluesea.com/products/category/36/2/Panel_Accessories/Plug_Socket . highdesertranger

 

[VanKitten]

do you mean panel mounts?  https://www.bluesea.com/products/category/36/2/Panel_Accessories/Plug_Socket .  highdesertranger

Yes,  the sockets.   Those are all single.   Wonder where I might find these in single panel of 3 or 4.   

I don't really know how many I might need....but I figure to put 4 on each side.    Humm. Maybe be more.   Seems like I always use whatever I get.   

Also, does it make sense to wire each separately or just run them all from a single smaller gauge wire?

 

[highdesertranger]

you need to dig around their web site here's a 3 hole panel then you just need the sockets, https://www.bluesea.com/products/4357/BelowDeck_Panel_-_Circuit_Breaker_3x_Blank_Apertures .
did you notice the USB outlets they are doubles. btw find the part number of what you want and do a search you can find their products a lot cheaper then on their site. highdesertranger

 

[Optimistic Paranoid]

Powerwerx makes a square, 4 hole panel.

https://powerwerx.com/panel-mounts

 

[VanKitten]

I ordered them this morning.

Is it better to wiring each individually or in series?

I know with the splitter I use in the car, my iPad does not get enough power if others are plugged in.....is this because of sharing a single wire.

 

[highdesertranger]

it's because of the single small wire. if you use a large enough wire then one wire is ok. highdesertranger

 

[MikeRuth]

WOW they actually claim that ciggy socket can handle 15 amps!!! NO way Jose!

Especially through those blade connectors. I'm really surprised they rate it that high.

 

[Optimistic Paranoid]

My 2012 Ford Superduty has two ciggy sockets on the dash.  One is labeled for power and is marked 20 amps.  The other isn't labeled and I just leave a usb charger plugged in there.