andersen plugs mounts extenally : Problems
Submitted: Saturday, Apr 04, 2009 at 15:02
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kcandco
Hi
I am considering mounting a 50 amp andersen plug front and rear to run accessories ie fridge, compressor. But am concerned dust/dirt is going to be a problem. Any suggestions how I can get around this. The rear outlet I can mount in cabin but the front I would prefer accessible from outside vehicle (pajero) with bonnet closed.
thanks Kc
Reply By: AdrianLR (VIC) - Monday, Apr 06, 2009 at 08:31
Monday, Apr 06, 2009 at 08:31
If you use a cover, then seal the back of the plug with silicon so that water does fill the plug. This happened with the one on our camper that connects to the vehicle. The contacts corroded and made a poor connection (which is the same reason that you should never "clean" them with a file or sandpaper - the silver plating is a much better conductor than oxidised base metal)
As an aside, if you are soldering the connections, don't allow solder to run over the plug onto the surface that makes contact with the other plug for the same reason - the solder oxidises.
Adrian
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Follow Up By: AdrianLR (VIC) - Monday, Apr 06, 2009 at 08:32
Monday, Apr 06, 2009 at 08:32
"so that water does fill the plug" should of course have read "doesn't fill the plug"
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