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Submitted: Tuesday, Jan 04, 2005 at 15:53

Austravel

Has anyone found a supplier for a wall mounted 12 volt plug I can use to run power from the front of a car to a camper on the back.
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AnswerID: 91299   Submitted: Tuesday, Jan 04, 2005 at 16:03

GOB & denny vic member replied:

goodday austravel
why not use a 50amp anderson plug doesnt matter if they get a little bit wet

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FollowupID: 349851   Submitted: Tuesday, Jan 04, 2005 at 16:05

Austravel posted:

Thought there might be a wall mounted item out there that would be better than having wires hanging out the camper. But may have to go this way.
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FollowupID: 349889   Submitted: Tuesday, Jan 04, 2005 at 20:41

Johnno1s mummy posted:

"that would be better than having wires hanging out the camper. "

How else would the current get from one to the other? You arent driving the Tardis are you? Or the Enterprise from Startrek? ;)
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AnswerID: 91303   Submitted: Tuesday, Jan 04, 2005 at 16:21

Member - Crazie (VIC) replied:

Hi Austravel
Have you tried 12Volt shop under plugs, looks like they have various options
cheers
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FollowupID: 349856   Submitted: Tuesday, Jan 04, 2005 at 16:28

Austravel posted:

Thanks will check them out.
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AnswerID: 91306   Submitted: Tuesday, Jan 04, 2005 at 17:38

Al & Mrs Al (Vic) replied:

Hi Austravel,

agree with GOB, we run an Anderson plug too....

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AnswerID: 91342   Submitted: Tuesday, Jan 04, 2005 at 20:56

David Au replied:

Anderson plugs are the way to go. $20.00 gives you both sides (pair). While they are not wall mounted, there is nothing that comes close for the price.
Anderson plugs are not difficult to wall mount if you make a metal shaped 'E' that slips into the location holes to wall mount.
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FollowupID: 349942   Submitted: Wednesday, Jan 05, 2005 at 08:43

Austravel posted:

Thanks, I thought Anderson plugs were much dearer than that. Your right though if there's nothing else around I might just need to fabricate a bracket to hold them.
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FollowupID: 349975   Submitted: Wednesday, Jan 05, 2005 at 11:30

David Au posted:

They are dearer than that at some places. That is why we sell so many at $20.00 a pair, $22.00 a pair posted and $40.00 for 2 pair incl postage.
Many places are $30.00 to $35.00 a pair which is a rip-off.
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FollowupID: 349980   Submitted: Wednesday, Jan 05, 2005 at 11:51

beatit posted:

G'day David,

Like your price how do I get some?

Kind regards
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FollowupID: 349985   Submitted: Wednesday, Jan 05, 2005 at 12:15

Austravel posted:

If I go this way I'll get back to you as they are cheaper than I can get them around here.
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FollowupID: 350060   Submitted: Wednesday, Jan 05, 2005 at 20:33

David Au posted:

Beatit e-mail me at landline_equipment at the hotmail company and I will get back to you.
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AnswerID: 91372   Submitted: Wednesday, Jan 05, 2005 at 06:40

Nudenut replied:

One could the standard 32v plug, socket and or wall plates available from electrical wholesalers such as Lawrence and Hanson, Rexel etc. These are a two flat pin arrangement , one at 90 degree to the other so that the 240v components cannot be pluged into etc etc.


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FollowupID: 349941   Submitted: Wednesday, Jan 05, 2005 at 08:41

Austravel posted:

Thanks, I use these for my fluros but wasn't sure if they'd take the current draw to charge a battery or be secure enough, mine don't seem tight when located. Will check into it.
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FollowupID: 349944   Submitted: Wednesday, Jan 05, 2005 at 08:50

Nudenut posted:

its all i been using for the fridge fo the last 7 yrs or so...has never fallen out......

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AnswerID: 91394   Submitted: Wednesday, Jan 05, 2005 at 08:42

Mike Harding replied:

I use Cannon type plugs and sockets for all my 12V items. They are robust, rated to 15A, cheap and available in all genders and mounting styles. DSE and Jaycar sell them (Jaycar PP-1012).

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FollowupID: 349946   Submitted: Wednesday, Jan 05, 2005 at 08:55

Austravel posted:

Thanks I'll check them out they may have higher rated units.
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FollowupID: 350003   Submitted: Wednesday, Jan 05, 2005 at 14:44

Mike Harding posted:

>Thanks I'll check them out they may have higher rated units.

I don't believe so. 15 or 16A (manufacturer dependant) is the norm for this style of connector. Which for normal domestic use means they'll carry 20A continuously without any issues - do you _really_ need to put more than 20A through them?

Mike Harding
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AnswerID: 91417   Submitted: Wednesday, Jan 05, 2005 at 11:11

Wok replied:

Hi,

NEUTRIK make a plug & socket combo called Speak-On...designed for pro-audio use [ read tough as boots to survive roadies!]

Available in various pin combos [ I use 4 pole & parallel pairs]. The sockets can be chassis mounted so your wires are hidden, unfortunately i haven't seen a cover for the socket.

The design is handy because no power is applied until the plug is twisted...also has lockable ring....doesn't come adrift.

I think Jaycar has them.

rgds
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FollowupID: 349983   Submitted: Wednesday, Jan 05, 2005 at 12:12

Austravel posted:

Sounds good, I'll look on the Jaycar site.
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AnswerID: 91423   Submitted: Wednesday, Jan 05, 2005 at 12:20

porl replied:

I'm with Nudenut.

If you want something good for up to 10 amps check out Clipsal product code 402/32 at the clipsal website, www.clipsal.com.au as you do. This unit is for specifically for wall mounting as opposed to the 438/32 which is the same end but for connection to cables. About $12 and I get the male ends for $4.95 from my local electrical shop.
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FollowupID: 349990   Submitted: Wednesday, Jan 05, 2005 at 12:26

Austravel posted:

Thanks Porl.
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AnswerID: 91490   Submitted: Wednesday, Jan 05, 2005 at 19:58

geocacher (djcache) replied:

Hi Austravel.

Have a search on the archives for Anderson plugs I posted a heap of info on a cheap source with part numbers (Farnell Electronics in Sydney $15ish a pair). If you can't find it PM me & I'll dig it out again.

Also, don't the Anderson plugs have a hole in the middle with a premoulded recess to suit a nut & bolt to mount them parallel to a surface? I thought the last ones I used did but I'm not certain. Then all you need is to use a grommet or cable gland to provide a reasonably sealed entry through the van wall and protect the insulation of the cable.

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FollowupID: 350134   Submitted: Thursday, Jan 06, 2005 at 08:49

Austravel posted:

Thanks Dave will do a search.
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