Cigarette Lighter Socket Amps Output

[02ga]

How many amps can the cigareete lighter socket handle? I just bought an air compressor from Wal-Mart yesterday. I opened the box and found out that it clearly stated "DO NOT OPERATE FROM VEHICLE CIGARETTE LIGHTER SOCKET" "Minimum 10AMP only".

[NaturalKonc3pt]

well if its on a relay it converts it to run 30 amps

[02ga]

Thanks man. How can I find out if its on a relay? My car is 02 grand am se1

[RocketFast321]

the Cigarette Lighter fuse is under the hood, I belive it's 20 or 25

[tenspeed]

You might be better off connecting the compressor to the battery. The cigarette lighter fuse, relay and wires may be able to handle the amps but not for a long time.

[02ga]

Thanks guys