Thread: 12v Plugs

Does it look like this:
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Thanks DM, it was the one on the right which by looking at photo properties have found a link to Marine connect.

I found these Merit 12 v plugs gripped the sockets much beeter then the standard 12 v plugs.

Also found out that Anderson do a 30 amp connector from the marineconnector website. Always thought previously that the smallest Anderson connector was 50 amps

Thanks again

Regards

Brendan

Brendan,

You should have no problem at all in locating those smaller plugs in the UK as they are actually of european origin. BMW motorcycles have used them for years as their accessory sockets. I believe Hella make them.

Hella Catalogue 2001 / 2002



often referred to as Hella plugs and sockets, used on higher current draw items due to the better connection providing less loss.

No problem, thought a picture might ID it quicker.

Like others said, the plug is a standard Hella unit.

Originally Posted by Numpty's Missus

Not knowing what you are going to use them for but......

we use this type with either socket depending on application

we have a couple of fixed sockets in the Defender and our accessories as far as possible have the 2 pin plug on them......they are a little more robust than the cigarette lighter type

Nooooooo!!!!!!!! I don't care how good you've found them, these aren't the thing to be using over rough terrain because one day they will fail. The more positive and secure the connection the less chance of movement, short, etc. That's why a heavier spring loaded connection or better still a screw together one is preferable.

Originally Posted by dm_td5

Nooooooo!!!!!!!! I don't care how good you've found them, these aren't the thing to be using over rough terrain because one day they will fail. The more positive and secure the connection the less chance of movement, short, etc. That's why a heavier spring loaded connection or better still a screw together one is preferable.

Interesting.

I'm still waiting for a failure after 22 years of using them.

Do the Hella Socket fit into the Cig. Plug???????????????