Multi Power Outlets Wiring
Submitted: Friday, Apr 18, 2014 at 21:36
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WMS
Hi all
I am installing 2 x dual power points (sample in link below) side by side and seeking expertise / assistance to know how the wiring configuration should occur between the terminals to ensure good operation on all four sockets and not shorts
With 4 + terminals and 4 (-) ones is it a simple matter of linking all the +'s then all the -'s in series then back to power source or something different?
I already have a fused power cord coming from the fuse box
Any help greatly appreciated to ensure I get it right ?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/CIGARETTE-LIGHTER-SOCKET-DUAL-POWER-OUTLET-12V-MARINE-GRADE-HEAVY-DUTY-/161241063907?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item258ab761e3
Reply By: misha_boi - Friday, Apr 18, 2014 at 22:15
Friday, Apr 18, 2014 at 22:15
Hey WMS,
To my understanding, there should be only 4 prongs? 2 x positive and 2 x negative?
Because with one 12v socket there is 2 prongs?
Not sure? What wiring has it got at the back?
Cheers Misha
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Follow Up By: WMS - Friday, Apr 18, 2014 at 22:22
Friday, Apr 18, 2014 at 22:22
Thanks Misha,
I am installing 2 of these units so 4 sockets with 2 prongs each...
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Reply By: The Bantam - Sunday, Apr 20, 2014 at 13:26
Sunday, Apr 20, 2014 at 13:26
Firstly if you expect to draw anything near full rated out of these sockets, you need to fuse them indivudually.
That makes wiring them a little more complicated.
If you intend to draw no more than total rated of one outlet for the group a single fuse would be OK.
now that aside.
The best way I have come up with to split an incomming supply and negative return is.
come in in a 6mm2 supply feed crimp a 6mm2 non insulated joiner onto the end of that cable....take 4 x 1.5mm2 tails strip them and cosnolidate the strands by twisting....carefully and neatly....trim the end and present this up to the other opening in the joiner & crimp.....now you won't get the insulation butted up nice...but don't be too concerned as long as it is neat.
cover in glue lined heat shrink.
You can do similar with different combinations as long as the multiples crosssection fits the lug.
But ya got no fuses.
possibly the easiest thing for merer mortals without a full electrical tool kit is
Go and buy a small fuse box with a common positive feed and built in in negative common..and wire to this.
Blue sea and bainbridge have more or less the same nice little box.
resst the urge to dasy chain and definitely do no solder diretly to that type of socket.
cheers
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Follow Up By: WMS - Sunday, Apr 20, 2014 at 19:01
Sunday, Apr 20, 2014 at 19:01
Thanks heaps Batman
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