Anderson plug

Submitted: Friday, Sep 03, 2004 at 23:08
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Any one know where to buy the 2 pin 50amp Anderson plugs. I have never found an electrical retailer who sells them and many don't know what they are. Usually I have to chase up a trailer manufacturer to get them in for me and they charge $$$$$.
Anyone know the distributors ???
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Reply By: AT4WD ADVENTURES - Friday, Sep 03, 2004 at 23:19

Friday, Sep 03, 2004 at 23:19
Cocka,

The 12volt shop.....in Auburn Sydney.

12volt.com.au

Regards,

Stuart
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Reply By: Gajm (VIC) - Friday, Sep 03, 2004 at 23:25

Friday, Sep 03, 2004 at 23:25
You can order them online from
http://www.rsaustralia.com/
they deliver the next day and they are bloody cheap compared to most places, you just have to order the plug casing and pins as seperate items tho, I will look up the numbers from when I ordered them and let you know what they are
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Follow Up By: Gajm (VIC) - Friday, Sep 03, 2004 at 23:36

Friday, Sep 03, 2004 at 23:36
ok, if you are interested, the plastic housing is 290-6124 for the grey type, or 290-6146 for red $5.02 each. The pins are 290-6118 $2.23 each, I ordered a few extra so if I want to change the plug for any reason I can
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Follow Up By: Member - Cocka - Friday, Sep 03, 2004 at 23:52

Friday, Sep 03, 2004 at 23:52
Thanks for the prompt info fellas , exactly what I wanted.
The pricing is excellent as I have paid about $33/ pair in the past - you can see why I was trying to by-pass the middle man.
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Reply By: geocacher (djcache) - Saturday, Sep 04, 2004 at 00:33

Saturday, Sep 04, 2004 at 00:33
Funny that. I used to work for RS as a rep and they aren't cheap on much, but they are on these, in fact the freight may cost you more than one of the connectors!

RS were a good company to deal with when I used to buy stuff off them
BUT having worked for them my absolute best comment on what I thought of them to work for is to try their competition who provide equal service and on this item are CHEAPER.

I'll provide info on both and let you decide. Both have trade counters in Sydney. RS also have one in Melbourne. You can pick up at trade counters avoiding freight otherwise both used to deliver overnight to pretty much anywhere in the country, I suppose they still do.

RS Components
You do actually have to order the case and pins separately on the 50A version which is what I think you are probably after.

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The housings are sold in pairs in either red or grey and are $5.02 ea +GST (ie. $10.04 + GST for the pair - RS quote prices on each item even if they are sold in pairs.)
red 290-6146
grey 290-6124

The contacts to suit are part 290-6118 and are $2.23 ea + GST with a minimum order of 4.

The minimum order of both will give you enough bits for a pair of connectors for a total of about $22 plus freight.
So say for a pair in grey order
2 x 290-6124 @ $5.02 ea + GST
4 x 290-6118 @ $2.23 ea + GST

FARNELL
Alternatively try Farnell (RS's Competition) at Farnell In One

They have the same connector from a different manufacturer.
Part no's
397-4017 red
397-4029 grey
both of which are $6.98 + GST per connector including terminals.
Order two of either part no with these guys to get a pair for about $16

Farnell also do the 160 Amp and massive 320 Amp version!

Any queries PM me.

Dave
djcache - It's always in the last place you look....
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Follow Up By: Utemad - Saturday, Sep 04, 2004 at 10:52

Saturday, Sep 04, 2004 at 10:52
I agree with you. Geocaching is great. Haven't done much but always is fun. Even if you can't find th $%#$^ thing!
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Reply By: Member - Brett H (QLD) - Saturday, Sep 04, 2004 at 07:18

Saturday, Sep 04, 2004 at 07:18
Ashdowns. they are in every main centre. and they cost about $5.00. There are also some other good connectors in their catalogue.

Page 5 PDF file of catalogue showing anderson connector
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Reply By: Banjo - Saturday, Sep 04, 2004 at 17:39

Saturday, Sep 04, 2004 at 17:39
Didn't read everything above Cocka but go straight to anyone who's into caravan servicing, repairs and accessories (a caravan specialist) - guaranteed to have them - Anderson seem very big in the caravan game.....my 50A was $22....you might do better....they are a great design for a plug....when my new camper turned up, it had a spare plug ! Ayway, I did my wiring on the car months ago.
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Reply By: geocacher (djcache) - Saturday, Sep 04, 2004 at 21:14

Saturday, Sep 04, 2004 at 21:14
Hmmm. Didn't read it and provided an answer that is 4 x the price. Extremely helpfull. :o))))

Didn't think of Ashdowns, I wish they'd put their prices on the net though.

You have a few options now anyway. Best of luck with it.

Dave
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Follow Up By: Member - Brett H (QLD) - Sunday, Sep 05, 2004 at 09:43

Sunday, Sep 05, 2004 at 09:43
Ashdowns have a good range of stuff . Their core business is to
on-sellers but they do sell to joe public.
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Reply By: Member - Andrew R (VIC) - Sunday, Sep 05, 2004 at 09:34

Sunday, Sep 05, 2004 at 09:34
I bought them from Burson's Auto Parts once on special for $8.00 complete.
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