A person traveling in a car or standing idle in traffic jams on the way to work often does not have enough a couple of sips of hot coffee or tea to cheer up, relieve tension or warm up. A car mug heated by a cigarette lighter successfully compensates for the lack of comfort on long journeys when there is no way to slow down at a cafe.
Gadget features
The value of the device lies in its ability to maintain the temperature of the drink for a long time. Between the walls of high-quality models, made on the principle of a thermos, there is a vacuum. It helps the fluid in the cup maintain the right temperature. In addition, the device is equipped with a heating element, which can independently bring the water temperature to 72-75 ° C or just warm the tea if necessary. This means that a car mug heated by a cigarette lighter does not limit its owner to a time frame: the drink in it will always be hot. The device also retains the low temperature of soft drinks for a long time.
Who should consider purchasing a device?
Today, the market offers customers many useful and funny gadgets. Many of them, being bought, remain dusting in boxes. The same device is unlikely to suffer a similar fate. It is convenient, easy to use and very useful. Those who have been using the device for a long time, get used to the comfort that it creates on the road. It’s worth considering a purchase if:
- most of the day passes behind the wheel and there is not always time and the opportunity to stop somewhere to eat;
- traveling by car is your favorite type of vacation;
- children who need to heat milk and other food ride in the car;
- fishing, hunting, tourism, life in traveling conditions - a hobby for life;
- You need to buy an original gift for a car enthusiast.
How does a car thermomug work
Using the device is no more difficult than a simple electric kettle. Filling it with cold water and closing the lid, you must connect the adapter to the cigarette lighter of the car. The heating rate largely depends on the selected model, usually the whole process takes about half an hour. If you do not remove the cord from the mug, leaving it connected to the cigarette lighter, heating will continue. This will allow you to enjoy a hot drink for a long time, taking small sips from time to time.
Thanks to the tightness that a mug for a car has, tea or coffee perfectly maintain any temperature. In summer, it will help quench your thirst with a cool drink if it is pre-filled with chilled water.
Safety and comfort
The device has numerous advantages compared to a thermos or a regular bottle of water, while remaining as safe:
- the heated device is powered by a 12 V car network, therefore it is considered completely safe;
- to avoid overloading the network, the water is not brought to a boil, but heated to 70 ° C;
- thanks to a dense lid equipped with a special latch with a side tongue, the clothes of those who use the gadget and the car interior will remain clean;
- even when driving on rough roads, the risk of burns is completely absent when the car thermomug is equipped with a non-spill cover.
Plastic or metal: what to prefer?
The inner cup of a high-quality device is always made of stainless steel, but the outer shell can be made of both stainless steel and plastic. Both options have their pros and cons. The choice that will be made in favor of one of the devices depends on the capabilities and individual preferences of the buyer.
Stainless Steel Cigarette Lighter Car Mug
Advantages: it holds the temperature well, has a high resistance to mechanical damage, ideal for car drivers and lovers of travel and tourism.
Disadvantages: has a higher price compared to a plastic counterpart.
Plastic gadget with outer glass
Advantages: light weight, money saving.
Disadvantages: it cracks and becomes unusable if accidentally dropped, it easily becomes scratched and quickly loses its neat appearance.
Display Models
A cigarette lighter heated mug equipped with an indicator is the most advanced gadget, a kind of top of this segment. All information is reflected on the LCD-display. The end of the heating process is also output to it and duplicated by a sound signal. Programs allow you to optionally set the exact temperature in the range from 30 to 70 ° C.
Auto Mug: reviews
The design of the device must be thought out. Judging by the reviews on the Web, users advise:
- choose mugs that have a matte surface that eliminates fingerprints and always looks neat;
- the design should provide for easy and convenient disconnection of the power cord from it;
- The presence of a non-spill cap on the model is also highly appreciated by customers, in its absence, the liquid will inevitably splash out if you use the mug while riding.
Criterias of choice
1. Quality. The main criterion that determines whether this mug is useful to a car enthusiast or will roll around unclaimed in the trunk. The quality of the gadget depends on how long it is able to maintain the temperature of the drink before reheating is required. Between the walls of the glass should be a vacuum, and not just air.
2. Strength. It is better to choose a stainless steel model. The option when the outer wall is made of plastic is suitable in case you have to save. Auto mugs with a display more than others require a careful attitude.
3. Manufacturer. A car brand of a well-known brand is somewhat more expensive, but the acquisition guarantees quality, safety and long service life. The best manufacturers of thermos and auto mugs are Thermos (Great Britain), Stanley (USA), Tiger (Japan), LaPLAYA (Germany), Regent (Italy), Biostal (Russia).
4. Convenience. The device should be such that it is comfortable to hold in your hands, so a model with a handle is the most optimal solution. It is important that it does not heat up. In addition, it is worth paying attention to devices with a non-spill cover, equipped with an anti -slip coating.