Thread: What type of electrical connectors for accessories?

I use Hella 12v accessory plugs, much like a cigerette lighter socket, but clip in VERY well, the downside is that, noone else has them, so no pinching power from anyone else, but with anderson plugs, it'll already be the case

http://www.lorrybits.com/images/hell...dsocket150.jpg

I actually use a socket, that gets recessed like a lighter socket, not the one in the pic.......to hungover to find a pic

Just go to a wreckers and rat the connectors out of some car. They are made to last and you can just cut the wires and solder your lights etc. to them.

And they are real cheap, last time I got some, I think I paid about .20-.30c each.

Neale

Hella plugs for me to.Maybe more expensive,but wont let you down.
I have replaced the cigaret lighter socket in the rear of the d2 with a hella plug as well.

I use either of the following Hella plugs. They plug into a regular cigarette lighter as well as the heavy duty sockets, by just slipping of the yoke on the tip.

PLUGS AND SOCKETS - 2 POLE

Part No.
4939

2 Pole Power Socket - Twin DIN Output

Description
Twin power socket featuring two DIN 1465 output sockets for connection of accessories. Plugs into standard vehicle cigarette lighter sockets. Primary lighter plug connection features a removable extension piece allowing the unit to also plug into DIN 2 pole sockets if required.
Maximum Load
10A

PLUGS AND SOCKETS - 2 POLE

Part No.
4951

2 Pole Cigarette Lighter / DIN Plug - Universal

Suits
Sockets to suit 4913, 4915, 4916, 4917, 4918 and 4939.
Maximum Load
8A at 12V
4A at 24V

They are also called "Merit" plugs.
Jaycar sells them for about $5 .
I agree that they are the best for plugging/unplugging.
I have them on all my camping lights and sockets on my back bumper.

Regards Philip A

For most of our accessories, I use 2 pin polarised low voltage plugs and sockets. These are like a household plug, only of course they are 2 pin rather than 3. They offer a very positive connection (no pun intended) and I have had no trouble with these for more than 20 years.

They are available from electrical wholesalers. They are also available as extension lead plugs and sockets which I also use.

I'm with Numpty. I have had highly reliable service from the two pin polarised plugs and have never had one disconnect accidently or fail in any way. I made up a cigarette lighter socket to TPP adaptor in case I ever needed to plug my stuff into another vehicle but have not used it in 15 years. Most of my fellow Land Rover club members use the TPP sockets as well.Cheers, 130man.

Originally Posted by Captain_Rightfoot

I've got a number of 12V electrical connections in my car for camping. IE plugging in lights etc etc. I've been using the small connectors, and they were perfect, but they seem to be made of brittle plastic and keep cracking. They are also expensive.

Hi Captain, how on earth do you break them.

I sell and use heaps of these and I have never come across a broken one.

There is always a first time.

Try my web site, I have them for $5 for two pairs.

ANDERSON CONNECTORS

Or get them online through Incisor.