What power connectors?

[SJamieson]

I need to run a couple devices in my cab.
25 amp max draw.

4mm2 cable.


What type of in-line power connector would you reccomend?

 

[MasseyMan]

Anderson connectors

 

[SJamieson]

Anderson connectors

Maybe a bit heavier duty than what I need? Littlest one is rated to 50amp ?

 

[Zebbedee]

Maybe a bit heavier duty than what I need? Littlest one is rated to 50amp ?

Thought there was smaller than that available? 30amp seems to ring a bell certainly not physicially big and very good connectors

 

[Hard Graft]

the big pins in a 3 pin d plug are rated to 25amp

Sockets and PlugsVPM6101 - Power plug - 3 pin - Carpenter Goodwin Ltd

VPM6101 - Power plug - 3 pin supplied by Carpenter Goodwin Ltd Leominster Herefordshire

www.carpentergoodwin.co.uk

the other is deutch power plugs

Deutsch DTP Connector (25 Amps per terminal.)

polevolt.co.uk

 

[TheTallGuy]

Anderson Powerpole 30, although for 4mm cable you'd need the 45A contacts. Personally I'd stick with the standard 50A Anderson as it would be more universal then.

 

[Nearly]

D plug on its limit?
Seen people use blue /yellow mains round plugs and sockets?

 

[Timbo]

D plug on its limit?
Seen people use blue /yellow mains round plugs and sockets?

They are technically only 16A, and definitely shouldnt be used for dc current.

 

[TheTallGuy]

D plug on its limit?
Seen people use blue /yellow mains round plugs and sockets?

Never ever use a mains plug/socket for low voltage stuff... the scope for something going horribly wrong is far too great. Besides which, if the OP thinks that a 50A Anderson is a bit "heavy duty" for his needs then he's definitely not going to be happy with a 32A BS4343

 

[Bobthebuilder]

Anderson connectors for all battery to cab power leads here https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PAIR-AND...p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

 

[Steevo]

Every tractor here has a SB50 Anderson connector available at the back of the tractor. Any implements needing power have an Anderson connector.

Only started off with it on one tractor because of the sprayer compressor, but now having spread the system across all machines makes life very easy swapping implements around and saves clogging up battery terminals.

 

[powerontheland]

I need to run a couple devices in my cab.
25 amp max draw.

4mm2 cable.


What type of in-line power connector would you reccomend?

Maybe a bit heavier duty than what I need? Littlest one is rated to 50amp ?

The 50 amp Anderson plugs are pretty compact, ideal for what you need imho

 

[mo!]

I've had a quick search for 4mm2 terminals for an Anderson connector and they don't seem to be available.

 

[mo!]

DEUTSCH DTP Connectors

For reliability under harsh conditions, trust our DEUTSCH DTP connector series, engineered for higher power applications.

www.te.com

These are the job.

 

[TheTallGuy]

I've had a quick search for 4mm2 terminals for an Anderson connector and they don't seem to be available.

Speak to Torberry connectors https://www.torberry.co.uk/

 

[Bobthebuilder]

I've had a quick search for 4mm2 terminals for an Anderson connector and they don't seem to be available.

Just use the ones I linked to above, solder the wire into the connectors job done