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MG TD TF 1500 - USB splitter

A question for those far more technically informed than I. I've already fitted a adapter fitted with one USB port for a satnav but wonder what effect to the charging system I will have if a three port adapter is used for camera and phone attachments. The car has a dynamo not a modern dynator assupplied for example by Moss.
JK Mazgaj

The current draw would be negligible , I added a lighter socket for a GPS and a dual USB outlet.

The ammeter did not budge, remember an iPhone charges on a 5V @ 1A, so with overhead I guess less than 1 Amp.

Now a Boom Box may have an effect, firstly on your hearing and then on your ability to hear the sweet tunes of XPAG and XPEG. The noise is current draw. So no Boom Box.

Peter
P G Gilvarry

My plug-in volt meter has two USB ports and reports the amperage beig drawn through them. Very little in most cases. I'm +earth so had to reverse wire the accessory outlet.

Jud
J. K. Chapin

I also fitted a USB double port to my TD and have not seen any determent to Dyanmo or current draw. 5V 2.1 Amp max should not cause you any issues.

Rod Jones

Hey Rod,

Are you coming to GOF-South 2020, April 17-19? It's at the Mission Inn, Howey-in-the-Hills. Beautiful driving roads for T-cars. Two organized rallyes, plus two more on your own. Seminars. Shows. Friends.

https://www.gofsouth.org/

The Mission Inn has sold out of rooms, but hotels are nearby.
http://www.tinyurl.com/GOFhotels

Lonnie
TF7211
LM Cook

Sorry to say Lonnie,
I cant make it
Had a water pipe let loose in the atic over the wall between the bathroon and kitchen 2 weeks ago. House is in total chaose. Working with the Insurance Co but nothign is moving to fast. Look like the bathroom will need to be retilesd and the kitchen cabinets remade. The wall is currently stripped down and they are trying to eradicate the mold.
Maybe next year.
Rod
Rod Jones

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