Can you use a house hoover in car?

Question

Bit of an odd question but i don't want to buy one of those handheld ones & an extension lead is out of the question, is it possible to buy some kind of adapter that allows me to use a home hoover (normal UK plug) in a car?

Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

Re your additional info: If you use a 400w inverter with a 1000w vacuum cleaner, the inverter will just blow it's fuse.

Answer 2

Yes, it's called a power inverter.

Answer 3

Cause you can but leave the car outside.

Answer 4

You could buy a power inverter, but it's a fairly extreme solution just to vac your car, as they ain't cheap, and might flatten the car's battery unless you leave the engine running. Why not just get a long extension cable, preferably one with a safety cut-out, and use that?

Answer 5

Yes, the car can't tell.

To plug a 13amp plug into the car you need convertor you can buy one in Halford's

Answer 6

Your car's electrical system is 12 VDC, while house electric is 120 VAC. These are not compatible or interchangeable without some sort of voltage inverter. Personally, I think it would be too expensive just to vacuum your car. Go buy a long extension cord and save yourself a lot of money !

Answer 7

Go to the garage and use theirs, just stick a penny in the slot.