MH Hawker
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One of my project on a rebuild includes a 12 volt coffee pot for the admiral for over night trips. Their several pots around and the amp draws they range from 13 to 25 amps so began the hunt for stainless steel power sockets. What I thought should be a simple task is turning out to be and thing but. From US makers I am finding most do not give a amp rating so the only clue I have had is by wire size or fuse size. 16 ga =10 amp. 18 ga 8 amp and so on. and the only ones I am finding in a 15 to 20 amp range are from the UK or AUS. The pot am planning on using it rated at 13 amps. Am I over thinking this. The main feed is wired with 8 ga for up to 50 amps. Right now I am thinking on just using a 10 amp one wired with 12 ga and a 15 amp fuse. It seams a bit ridiculous to order one from the UK or AUS. Yes I know I can use a inverter I am looking at that also but it would be nice to have power port. Any thoughts would help.