Exmoor Beast Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 My 12v outlets have gone a bit horrid and rusty inside and stopped working reliably. What do you have and how/where did you wire them up? I use them for a zonkin' girt searchlight when out with the dogs, various chargers etc. Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 I have loads of these for various things: I was going to buy sockets separately but it's actually a lot more expensive these only cost a fiver each and have decent mountings on the bottom if you need them. They can also be hard-wired if you chop the plug off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exmoor Beast Posted February 14, 2006 Author Share Posted February 14, 2006 that looks better than the one thats in our bin, where did you get it? Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Not sure if you are planning to stay with the cigarette lighter type socet or change connectors but I use these: and these on whatever it is I'm plugging in: They are 3 pin XLR connectors. Usually I use the Neutrik type, but there are several manufacturers. Three pins means I can wire them up as a permanent live and an ignition switched live for whatever it is I am using. You can get good water proof covers for the sockets too. The plugs lock into the socket nicely so yhey don't work loose. It does mean things need to be rewired to use them, but I also carry an XLR-Fag lighter socket lead for plugging other stuff in with! here is one installed in the lightweight: (incidentally, there is also a 12V cigarette lighter socket that I found in the local caravan shop...) Hope that helps Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 I got them from Towsure but most car parts, caravan places and yacht places sell 'em. Likesay they're about a fiver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 I put another fuse box in then a double outlet by the rear door for the fridge/charging and extnl worklamp etc the off the shelf ones are rated for 10amps IIRC Continental cars in Cullompton sells plugs/sockets as do MVF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landrover598 Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 I used to have a 4 way cigi lighter thing bought front halfrauds for about £8 Does the job great, i must get around to fitting it in my new landy though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exmoor Beast Posted February 14, 2006 Author Share Posted February 14, 2006 cheers folks, I like the look of those Mark, they might be a good idea for the searchlight which is on a long coiled lead and is a swine for pulling itself out of the cigar socket type fitting. Also good for stopping folk from borrowing my light The last outlets were just wired direct from the battery via an inline fuse, probably not the best solution. I think I need some auto-electrical lessons. Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headhunter Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Will Speak to the chap at Mobile Storage Systems! He sells an excellent 12v socket for about £6 that is very robust from which the plug does not fall out. You can still use cigarette lighter plugs with it. Alternatively look at "din" type sockets/plugs that look similar to ciggy plugs but have a point that is held in the socket by a couple of bar springs either side. Some of these plugs have a removeable plastic end that allows them to be used in either din or ciggy sockets. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattD110td5x Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 These are the things you need.... Anderson Connectors 350A Matthew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niall_CSK Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 These are the things you need.... Anderson Connectors 350A Matthew You must be the only guy I have ever heard of with 3 phase in his landy , wouldn't do much wading with that Back OnT, since the subject has been raised does anyone know what the difference is between your standard Cig plug / socket and the type with the big brass pin on the end? I have only ever seen them on German cars and equipment, the plug usually has a detachable red plastic end cover / adaptor which is supposed to be fitted when using in a standard cig socket. What are they, what are the benefits & are they interchangeable? Sorry I don't have a pic of the things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollythelw Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Back OnT, since the subject has been raised does anyone know what the difference is between your standard Cig plug / socket and the type with the big brass pin on the end?I have only ever seen them on German cars and equipment, the plug usually has a detachable red plastic end cover / adaptor which is supposed to be fitted when using in a standard cig socket. What are they, what are the benefits & are they interchangeable? Sorry I don't have a pic of the things. DIN plugs - positive location and a better current carrying capability, I use em bikes to power heated vests and stuff, reasonably water resistant and no hassles with living outdoors do a search for Durite and they are in the catalogue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niall_CSK Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 DIN plugs - do a search for Durite and they are in the catalogue Thanks, I have one of those catalogues somewhere in the garage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Another vote for XLRs, they're sturdy, the positive locking is nice, and you can get them rated to quite high currents. Luke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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