Hella Plugs...what's the point?

I have had had no real problem with the $17.00 ones that also include a type of sleeve that fits over the smaller Hella plug enabling you to use it in either the small female or the larger standard lighter socket. I don't use the lighter socket because they are not active until the ignition is switched on (useless for lights or fridge running after the vehicle is switched off).

They are not all that solid however and I did bust one by allowing something heavy to push against it on a trip. I just stuck it back together.

Kings

This is the Hella Plug that I have, It doesn't seem to be widely available? Is this the one most people use? I personally think this one is not very good compared to the Waeco original, and I have heard people say that the Waeco original is crap compared to the Hella. Maybe I just need to get the different type ofr Hella.

http://db.hella.com.au/cgi-bin/catalogue.pl?flcmd=preview&flmaint=333

Cheerio

That's the same plug I use. Perhaps the female plugs in the truck are of lesser quality. When I bought mine, I got both male & female of the same brand and they fit quite snugly. They do move a little more than the standard cig plug but they don't seem to break contact on the rough stuff.

until someone plugs your 12v appliance into thier 240v powerpoint at home......

Leroy

The words stupid and dangerous come to mind. Alright for you if you know but not if anyone else gets involved.

Illegal in some states (if not all), this sort of thing helps keep me in a job but also undertakers. Could see you charged with various offences depending on the coronial inquest and how much blame you are attributed with, and it will be most of it.

If you really want to go down that track use the designated low voltage plugs. Look kinda like a mains plug but only have two pins and one is a right angles to the other.

Dave

for the last 20years never a problem
you may have stupid freinds but i dont
every one whats to be the know it all
its MY fridge,lights and anything else so it's IN MY ute
no one else takes it so I can do what I what .
so can any one else it's up to them

Tell that to the Coroner and to the Funeral crowd assembled when one off your friends kids plug into your system ,,YES sir I CAN DO AS I WANT !!!! [ just for a laugh ,seeing you can do as you want ,try pushing a screwdriver into your house sockets ,might just shock some bloody sense into you.]

i like coming on info sites to cop crap from people
i said i use, i did not say for you or anyone else to do the same
get of your high horse people
social police i dont need

Mate, someone asked what other people used with the intention of finding something for themselves and maybe other who later read this in the archives as a solution to using Hella plugs.

You have to be just a little bit responsible if you are going to reply in these forums. A fellow 4wd'ers lack of electrical knowledge might have him thinking "what a great solution" and diving off down to Bunnings for some 240v plugs and sockets.

My wife uses my Engel when she defrosts the freezer and I'm sure others do to. Or their teenage kids borrow it.

One of them plugging it in to 240v and dying would lead to a fairly comprehensive investigation in which this archive may end up searched just to find the bit where garthyguts recommended using 240v plugs, then shortly after they may come knocking on your door.

Worst case scenario certainly, but beyond the realms of possibility? I think not.

Sorry you took it to heart but it really was an idea destined to have someone awarded a Darwin.

Dave

Hey there,

I have heard that, and I think that the Hella plug I have (see above link) is not the one everyone raves about. It is plastic and wobles around more than the Waeco.

I do have an inline fuse...i think. I have a fuse that is attached to the Dual Battery, which blows occassionally but is rated at 30 amps.

Why would this blow but not the plug fuse? It happens when the socket is bumped etc. Is it coz this is closer to the battery? I am pretty ignorant when it comes to electronics.

Cheerio

Well if the short occurs in the socket when bumped it will blow the fuse between the power source and the socket.If the short is in the plug then it will blow the fuse in the plug...i think lol....now i am confused

Good One.
I use the 2620 on my fridge. Excellent contact, no troubles for over 2 years. Placed an inline fuse up near the deep cycle and 4mm wire all the way through. Excellent product.

Thanks everybody for your help, as usual, heaps ofvaluable information.

I am going with Arrid plugs as I have heard good things and they're cost effective.

Their supplier in Adelaide, Dario Caravans (8277 4388) stocks the Waeco type(but better quality) at $7.50.

I will keep everyone updated on whether this stops my fuse blowing.

I will use the waeco spares and the hella one(that didn't work properly while driving) to run lights/shower etc.

Safe Travels.