# Koolatron AC22 12V 5A AC-to-DC Adapter

AC-to-DC: Koolatron AC22 power adapter converts household AC power to a 12V DC socket for compatible portable devices. Its 5A output suits devices rated at 5 amps or less, while the 1.8 m cord gives some flexibility in where you place the connected device.

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- Market: AU
- Language: en-AU
- Currency: AUD
- Brand: Koolatron
- Model: AC22
- Category: Electronics > Electronics Accessories > Cables & Adapters
- Price: 46.74 AUD
- Previous price: 54.99 AUD
- Discount: 15%
- Price checked: 2026-11-13T11:59:16.161Z
- Rating: 4.5 / 5
- Reviews: 1788

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## At a glance

- Converts household AC power to a 12V DC socket for compatible portable devices.
- Rated for devices drawing 5 amps or less, according to the listing.
- A 1.8 m cord provides reach between the wall outlet and device.
- The listing describes an automatic-reset circuit breaker for overloads or short circuits.

## Pros

- Lets compatible 12V vehicle-socket devices run from household power without using a vehicle battery.
- The 5A output rating and named examples make it easier to assess basic device compatibility.
- The listed Australian Type I three-pin plug is suited to Australian outlets.

## Cons

- The 5A output limit rules out devices that require more current.

## Specifications

### Identity
- Brand: Koolatron
- Model: AC22
### Power and output
- Power configuration: Corded Electric
- Input voltage: 230 Volts \(AC\)
- Output voltage: 12 Volts \(DC\)
- Output current: 5 Amps
- Wattage: 60 watts
### Connections and compatibility
- Connector: DC Power Socket
- Compatible devices: Air Compressors, Car Fans, Car Fridges, Electric Cool Boxes, Other 12V Portable Devices, Pool Toys
- Power plug: Type I - 3 pin \(Australian\)
### Physical details
- Cord length: 1.8 m
- Colour: Black
- Enclosure material: Plastic

## Before you buy

- The listing gives conflicting AC input figures: 230 Volts \(AC\) in the specifications and 220V in descriptive copy. Confirm the required input range and plug details for your particular unit before buying. The stated current limit is 5A or less, so check your device's rating.

## In the box

- Cable (Included)

## A good fit for

- Owners of compatible 12V car fridges, fans or other portable devices who want to power them from a household outlet.
- Buyers whose device draws no more than 5A and uses a compatible 12V socket.

## Less suited to

- Devices requiring more than 5A or a different output voltage or connector.
- People seeking a battery-powered adapter or a portable power source without mains power.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback is generally favourable about reliability, build quality and functionality, but reports also include mixed experiences with heat and value, plus durability concerns, including accounts of units not lasting a year. For buyers powering a 12V device within the stated 5A limit, these reports make sustained-use conditions and expected service life worth considering. Ratings are mostly in the higher star categories, but that does not resolve the reported concerns.
- Positive themes: Customers describe the adapter as reliable and well-made, and feedback mentions functionality positively.
- Negative themes: Some customers report durability problems, including units that did not last a year.
- Mixed feedback: Reports about heat vary, with some customers saying it keeps devices cool and others saying the adapter gets very hot.
- Mixed feedback: Value for money receives both positive and negative comments.

## Frequently asked questions

### What does the Koolatron AC22 convert?
It converts household AC input to a 12V DC output through a DC power socket, according to the listing.
### What is the maximum stated current?
The listed output current is 5 Amps. The product copy says it is for devices rated at 5 amps or less.
### Will it work with any 12V device?
Not necessarily. Check that the device uses a compatible socket and draws no more than 5A. The listing names car fridges, fans, air compressors and other portable 12V devices as examples.
### What input voltage does it accept?
The specifications state 230 Volts \(AC\), while descriptive copy also says 220V AC. Because those listing details differ, confirm the input requirement for the selected unit.

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## Images

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