Cigarette Lighter Connector

What should you consider when buying a cigarette lighter socket?

First, consider the type of device you need. Flush-mounted cigarette lighter sockets can be fixed with a screw solution, so there is no risk of them slipping out during use, for example due to vibration. Some models also have a special anti-pull-out device to further increase stability. The mountable connectors can be used with any type of cable, making them extremely versatile.

Be sure to choose a USB connector like this if you're taking your car out on rough terrain. It is also a good idea to have these models installed in buses or trucks. At the same time, DND Telecom's online shop also offers connectors that are not mountable, but can turn a cigarette lighter socket into a USB connector. They are easy to install and use, and you can order a USB splitter for two or three USB ports. You can charge multiple mobile devices at once on the go.

These cigarette lighter socket chargers are becoming increasingly popular these days, as they mean you don't have to worry about charging your mobile phone or cooler bag, for example. However, if you want to charge more than one device at a time, make sure you have a power strip that protects your devices from overheating. Some power strips allow you to connect the sockets independently of each other.For USB cigarette lighter sockets that can be mounted, it's also worth looking at the load capacity before deciding.

This value determines what devices the connector will cope with. The more powerful devices you want to connect to the vehicle, the higher the load capacity you will need. The DND online shop offers a range of products with different capacities to suit your needs.

How did the cigarette lighter socket become a pillar of convenient motoring?

Many people would not have guessed that the cigarette lighter itself was invented in the 1880s by a German engineer who was a pioneer in electrical engineering. The inventor, Friedrich Wilhelm Schindler, designed this very useful device for restaurants and pubs. But then it was realised that this patented cigar lighter would be more suited to cars, as many people smoked while driving and lighting a cigarette with a match distracted them from driving.

Not to mention the fact that our ancestors needed both hands to do this.

The cigar lighter quickly solved this problem. The first cigarette lighters were fitted to American cars. In Europe, however, it was a few years before this happened. In the 1990s, however, smoking while driving was no longer so fashionable that some manufacturers did not actually fit a cigarette lighter. This was not a big disadvantage at the time, but in the 2000s, more and more manufacturers were offering various convenience products to make driving as comfortable as possible.

To do this, however, we needed a socket that would allow us to do this without any problems. So today, the cigarette lighter and its socket are one of the most important accessories for your vehicle. It is this tiny device that allows us to operate, for example, our portable cooler or cool box. But it can also be used to operate a seat heater, a recording camera or a transceiver.

A brief overview of the brands distributed by DND Telecom webshop

• PRO CAR cigarette lighter sockets. For reasons of reliability and durability, it is always worth choosing quality pieces and USB connectors from proven brands. That's exactly what we're offering from German PRO CAR, a company with a 30-year history that manufactures a wide range of 12 and 24 V connectors. Their product range includes equipment not only for cars, but also for tractors, engines, boats and even mobile homes.

• M.N.C. (Maniac Sound System) cigarette lighter connectors. However, the company is mainly known for its car Hi-Fi solutions: its car radios, speakers and subwoofers are of the highest quality. The same is true of their cigarette lighter sockets, which are also made with first-class materials and care.

Buy a cigarette lighter socket from a trusted source, the experts!

The DND Telecom online shop has all the help you need to make an informed decision. On the product pages, you will find detailed technical information and high-resolution images to help you get to know the USB car plug you are looking for. And if you have any further questions, please contact the experts at the online shop who will be happy to help you with your purchase.

Choose from a selection of quality USB connectors and place your order in just a few easy steps!