12V Connectors

[Guest]

Does anyone know where I can get some smart looking 12v sockets to install as auxilliary power supply points in my boat cabins (like mains sockets only perhaps smaller and 2 pin)

 

[Guest]

Try a good caravan shop. They have various qualities but it is just as well to have ones which can only go in one way to avoid getting the polarity reversed.

 

[Guest]

Maplin Electronics do an excellent one at about £6. It comes with a waterproof rubber cover. The code is WD68Y.

 

[Guest]

Try Index Marine....

...who have a range of plugs and sockets. See www.indexmarine.co.uk for details of how to get their catalogue. They have a dedicated 12volt 2-pin socket for about £4.

Alternatively, fit the positive-locking cigar lighter type sockets (D7445 in Index catalogue). Don't fit ordinary cigar lighter sockets (such as the Maplin one suggested) - these rely on friction to keep the plug in and are generally unsatisfactory.

 

[Guest]

Re: Try Index Marine....

Avoid cigar lighter sockets like the plague, They were never designed for this purpose and make apalling connectors. Go to a caravan accessory shop there are some pleasantly styled connectors available designed for the job. Dick James

 

[Guest]

Re: Try Index Marine....

Where are all these caravan accessory shops everyone tells you to go to?

 

[Guest]

Re: Try Index Marine....

Okay, yes, they maybe as common as rocking horse poo but they are about. Also any caravan dealer has an accessory shop attached. Dick James