Name of male/female to female/male electrical connector for low voltage

I think you need to read my post again.

Here it is:

"Looking from an Australian perspective...

They might be highly rated but....

They are not cheap

If you want cheap, quick release, reliable connectors - have the connector below deck and then you only need worry about the reliability of a permanent connection above deck (where something as simple as amalgamating tape might suffice).."


I said your suggestion might be highly rated.

I then said if you want cheap.....

I did not say they were comparable

Jonathan
 
Oily Rag said:
what I need. It's a fairly flat connector that will pass through a slot. For use with solar panel.
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Oily Rag said:
The solar panel is on a flying lead, so I need to be able to connect and disconnect fairly quickly, down next to the batteries.
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As the connector must pass through a slot (how wide?) and the connection is done under deck, I would suggest that the simplest and cheapest solution are crimped on bullet connectors like these
Bullet Connectors
with male/female reversed on the negative side to avoid wrong polarity.
If that is considered too flimsy, then this type of connector with gold plated contacts will pass through a slot only 7.5mm wide (the cable may be wider):
https://www.distrelec.de/en/connector-520-series-08-mm/pf/163417
 
BabaYaga said:
As the connector must pass through a slot (how wide?) and the connection is done under deck, I would suggest that the simplest and cheapest solution are crimped on bullet connectors like these
Bullet Connectors
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Those bullet connectors would be a poor choice. Used a lot on cars at one time. Apart from corrosion issues they're too tight for regular disconnection. If they're disconnected too often they become loose.
 
penberth3 said:
Those bullet connectors would be a poor choice. Used a lot on cars at one time. Apart from corrosion issues they're too tight for regular disconnection. If they're disconnected too often they become loose.
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The manufacturer appears to disagree:

What are Disconnects?​

Disconnects electrical wire connectors intended to be disconnected and reconnected multiple times. This makes them ideal for use where field serviceability and longevity are potential issues.

But even if they are wrong and you are right (you may well be), it is still a cheap and workable solution that would pass a very narrow slot. If they become too loose over time, it will be noticed and they are then easy to replace.
 
fredrussell said:
Beware! There are loads of cheap copies of Anderson connectors out there. Proceed with caution.
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Thanks for the heads up. I have been cautious but maybe I'm looking for the wrong 'thing'.

You are correct, many different sources of which lots are Chinese.

My cheap copies have so far been faultless. I soldered the connections. For most of mine one 'half' of the Anderson is bolted in place, so immovable (unless I 'unbolt'). I'm careful when I do disconnect and do not pull the cable only pull the 'floating' plug(s). None of the cables are under tension.

I assume there have been issues with cheap copies - what should I, or others, look out for? They are clever - but very simple. Even the cheap ones are expensive for what they are. 2 bits of cheap plastic, 2 floating connectors and a 2 part 'sort of' metallic spring clip.

I do have two exposed to the elements and they are housed in waterproof 'boxes' with cable glands at each end. I know I can buy waterproof Andersons - but really have no need - all but two of mine are in dry locations - I specifically designed the cable runs to have the connections - internally. I'm also aware there are variety of housings for Andersons.

I have about 10 pairs of plugs in use, I've never counted them - I don't think any are genuine 'Andersons' which presumably are made in America (or are genuine Andersons made in China, anyway).

Jonathan
 
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penberth3 said:
Those bullet connectors would be a poor choice. Used a lot on cars at one time. Apart from corrosion issues they're too tight for regular disconnection. If they're disconnected too often they become loose.
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The bullet connectors are very different to those used on boats the the car one are about 4.8 mm 3/16 inch where the the ones used on boats are 5mm or 4 mm.

The multi bullet connectors I got to ue on my classic cars were mate of steel and were too small for the 5mm and too big for 4mm so could not be used
 
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