12v Weaco lead to Engel plug
Submitted: Tuesday, Mar 09, 2021 at 18:12
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Andy R6
Hi guys
I’ve recently purchased a weaco fridge without realising the 12v plug (hooked up to the second battery) in the back of the new car is for an Engel. I don’t particularly want to buy another fridge as I’ve already starting using the weaco via
home 240v. I thinking of cutting off the cigarette plug from the weaco lead and wiring an Engel plug. Does anyone have any advice on this regarding how I can go about it?
Reply By: qldcamper - Tuesday, Mar 09, 2021 at 20:35
Tuesday, Mar 09, 2021 at 20:35
Just make sure you fuse it correctly. Some waeco fridges had 8 amp ceramic fuses. Ceramics were rated at their nominal current carrying capacity and didnt blow till they reached 50% more which is 12 amps, I have been running a 10 amp blade fuse in
mine without drama for 8 years.
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Reply By: Kazza055 - Tuesday, Mar 09, 2021 at 21:36
Tuesday, Mar 09, 2021 at 21:36
I can't figure out why you say it has been set up for an Engel. Both the Engel and Waeco are designed to run on 12VDC. and all you should need is the cable to suite.
Maybe if you put the Waeco into the car and go visit your local Jaycar
shop and see if they can help you plus they can sell you the correct lead you will need.
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Follow Up By: Andy R6 - Tuesday, Mar 09, 2021 at 22:14
Tuesday, Mar 09, 2021 at 22:14
The previous owner had and Engel fridge so the original cig/merit style socket was replaced with an Engel (2 prong) style socket.
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Follow Up By: Kazza055 - Tuesday, Mar 09, 2021 at 22:35
Tuesday, Mar 09, 2021 at 22:35
Maybe if you can post some photos we can see what you mean and then find a solution for you.
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Follow Up By: Nomadic Navara - Wednesday, Mar 10, 2021 at 00:11
Wednesday, Mar 10, 2021 at 00:11
The original outlet connector was replaced with the Engel one. Just reverse the change an replace it with a Merrit socket. Alternately, if you still have use for the Engel socket, add a merit socket beside it. You will then have a better situation.
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Follow Up By: OzzieCruiser - Wednesday, Mar 10, 2021 at 17:40
Wednesday, Mar 10, 2021 at 17:40
Kazza obviously does not know what an engel socket and plug is and how they are not compatible with anything else. Maybe if he took to time to google them he would find out.
On one hand it is a bit ridiculous for engel to design a system that only works with their gear but on the other hand it would be great if the whole 12v power system changed over to it - is a good system just not compatible with anything else.
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Follow Up By: Kazza055 - Wednesday, Mar 10, 2021 at 19:08
Wednesday, Mar 10, 2021 at 19:08
Well that was so kind of you to point me in the right direction OzzieCruiser. Regardless of what is fitted, using Anderson connectors will make it easier to make changes in the future.
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Reply By: Frank P (NSW) - Tuesday, Mar 09, 2021 at 23:10
Tuesday, Mar 09, 2021 at 23:10
You could, as you say, cut the ciggy plug off the Waeco lead and replace it with an Engel plug.
Alternatively, you could remove the Engel socket from the car and replace it with a ciggy socket to suit the Waeco lead, BUT I don't recommend that. Ciggy plugs and sockets are notorious for failing, resulting in warm beer and rotten food.
So as realistic alternatives to the Engel setup you could change to Anderson plugs in both vehicle and fridge lead, or Merit, both of which are positive locking, won't fall out.
It really doesn't matter - you're just piping 12V to the fridge. Just get the polarity right and avoid ciggy plugs and sockets.
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Reply By: Member - shane r1 - Wednesday, Mar 10, 2021 at 08:55
Wednesday, Mar 10, 2021 at 08:55
Simple just change the waeco end to an Engel. Good plug and socket!!
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Reply By: Glenn C5 - Wednesday, Mar 10, 2021 at 09:30
Wednesday, Mar 10, 2021 at 09:30
Put anderson plugs on both ends
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Follow Up By: Kazza055 - Wednesday, Mar 10, 2021 at 10:37
Wednesday, Mar 10, 2021 at 10:37
This is the best way to go, Anderson plug instead of ciggy socket and then buy a Anderson to Waeco lead for Jaycar.
I have everything connected via Anderson plugs and it is much more convenient
Have a look here -
1.8m Anderson Cable to suit Brass Monkey and Waeco Fridges
As said earlier, go and see the guys at Jaycar and they will help you sort it out.
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Follow Up By: Glenn C5 - Wednesday, Mar 10, 2021 at 11:52
Wednesday, Mar 10, 2021 at 11:52
Good one Kazza I didnt realise you could get these. I just cut the end off
mine and put an anderson plug on. Same thing I spose.
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Reply By: Member - Murray R (VIC) - Wednesday, Mar 10, 2021 at 20:19
Wednesday, Mar 10, 2021 at 20:19
Andy
lf you look up ebay aust and search item number 263274146318. lt's a waeco lead that has a duel plug on the end. When its screwed together it's a cig plug, when you unscrew the end it becomes an engel plug.
Great for when you want to use the frig in a different car.
Have a look at the ebay lead and if the end on your lead is the same as in the pictures you
home and hosed, if not buy the lead..
Murray
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Reply By: Lurchwa - Thursday, May 06, 2021 at 22:27
Thursday, May 06, 2021 at 22:27
The plugs that fit the new CFX range also fit the older CF range though Waeco deny this. These new plugs also use the the same 2 prong screw in system that the engel plugs use but you need to unscrew the cig lighter end off to locate. Brilliant bit of gear and removes the need for anderson plugs for Waeco type fridge cords. These can be found as the usual suspects BCF, Anaconda etc
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