Glossary / Electrical

12 volt

5 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

It’s the normal battery voltage in cars, about 12 volts of electricity.

Technical Definition

Refers to the standard automotive electrical system voltage, typically 12 volts DC, used to power accessories and electronics.

Hear It Discussed

"he replaced the cell, not a whole lot more than the 12 volt battery, by the way, on that car. I know those batteries are so expensive."
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" ... they have the electric door handle and it runs off both the 12 volt and the DC battery. So it runs off both the small battery and the big battery."
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"Prior to that, I ran a car stereo installation company out of my parents garage. So it's been cars and trucks my whole life and or 12 volt, you know, in the audio systems."
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