Fuses for Engel MT40F Eclipse
Submitted: Friday, Jun 23, 2017 at 19:19
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Member - WBS
I'd like to pose a technical question about Engel fridge cables and fuses if thats ok?
I have dedicated cable from the auxiliary battery to my fridge. Rather than terminate the fridge end of that cable with a female cigarette lighter plug I would prefer to fit an Anderson plug to provide a much more efficient and positive connection and then cut the lighter plug off my fridge cable and fit an Anderson plug to that too. The cable from the battery to the Anderson plug has a 10 amp fuse at the battery end and the fridge has a 10 amp fuse in it as
well. Does anyone think it unwise to dispense with the cigarette plug from the fridge and its associated fuse?
Oh and as an added extra, I will be fitting an anderson plug to the cut bit of cable that has the cigarette lighter plug attached so in reality, apart from having a couple of anderson plugs at one end of the Engel cable it it could be used as originally intended.
I'm thinking of doing this because I don't like the cigarette style plugs as they can work themselves loose from my experience. I'm of the opinion that Anderson plugs are more reliable.
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WBS
Reply By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Friday, Jun 23, 2017 at 20:12
Friday, Jun 23, 2017 at 20:12
Hi WBS
First of all, do not cut your genuine Engel JCord, they are too expensive to do that and there is a far superior way of running your dedicated wire direst from the battery.
First of all use a high grade and heavy cable direct from the battery, and install an inline fuse close to the positive side of the cable close to the battery.
To give your cable extra protection,menu it through you door sills and have it encased it protective split cable cover.
Purchase a genuine Engel power adaptor, as there are a number available, eg ASPAN, NPAN etc and these will give the best possible way of connecting your fridge lead and they will never undo on the roughest of roads.
You unscrew your cig tip off of your lead and this will expose 2 bar metal lugs that will push into the ASPAN etc and then the threaded collar then screws down on your adaptor to give you a 100% positive fit that is completly secure.
This is by far the best way to connect your fridge and is 100% reliable without the need to cut your fridge power lead.
Cheers
Stephen
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Follow Up By: Shaker - Friday, Jun 23, 2017 at 22:24
Friday, Jun 23, 2017 at 22:24
I'll second that, Anderson plugs are ridiculous overkill for a fridge. The Engel plug a socket are adequate & will never become disconnected.
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Follow Up By: Member - WBS - Friday, Jun 23, 2017 at 23:10
Friday, Jun 23, 2017 at 23:10
Thanks for the input.I will look into that approach as an alternative approach to my original idea. That's why I asked the question.
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Reply By: nickb - Sunday, Jun 25, 2017 at 03:20
Sunday, Jun 25, 2017 at 03:20
I did exactly as you describe with no issues, going strong for 10 years now. Also have the Anderson plugs in other vehicles so the fridge can reliably be plugged in anywhere I need. Same could be done with the dedicated Engel socket I suppose, the Anderson plug is my preferred method as any of my 12v items can be used in any of my vehicles/camper.
The Engel also has a fuse in the actual fridge near the power lead sockets.
I can't see an issue with cutting an "expensive" lead, are you going to sell it and are worried about resale??
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