12 volt power inlet

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

steve

Hi Austravel
Have you tried 12Volt shop under plugs, looks like they have various options
cheers
Crazie

Hi Austravel,

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

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.

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.

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).

Mike Harding

mike_harding@fastmail.fm

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

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.

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.

Regards

Dave