What’s the name of the plug I need?

[madabouttheboat]

I have this 12v outlet on my MAB and wondered what sort of plug goes in it. It’s smaller than a cigarette lighter socket and an actually look far better made as well. I’ve tried googling, but I’m getting no where. Is there a name for the plug that fits this? Thanks

I was going to ask #halcyon as I understand he was something to do with these KDD panels but I notice he’s not been active since last Nov.

 

[john_morris_uk]

That doesn’t look original by the way the ‘1’ of the ‘12 v’ has been obscured.

Might be easier to fit a replacement socket that you can easily get a plug for?

 

[noelex]

It looks like a DIN (or sometimes called merit) socket.

These are a popular "improved" cigarette lighter socket/plug that will handle a high current more reliably and with less heat. Some DIN sockets are designed to accept both a DIN and a cigarette lighter plug.

 

[thinwater]

It looks like a DIN (or sometimes called merit) socket.

These are a popular "improved" cigarette lighter socket/plug that will handle a high current more reliably and with less heat. Some DIN sockets are designed to accept both a DIN and cigarette lighter plug.

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^^ Common on motorcycles. Look there. Many adapters, extensions, and gadgets on Amazon.

 

[penberth3]

It looks like a DIN (or sometimes called merit) socket.

These are a popular "improved" cigarette lighter socket/plug that will handle a high current more reliably and with less heat. Some DIN sockets are designed to accept both a DIN and a cigarette lighter plug.

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Yes, often known as a Hella socket, after the auto-electrical manufacturer.

 

[harvey38]

DIN plug

 

[penberth3]

DIN plug

Did you miss reply #3?

And you need to be more specific, there are loads of different "DIN" plugs.

 

[ChromeDome]

Indeed improved. Much more reliable than cigarette lighter plugs that have the tendency to slide out and disconnect.

Combos exist:

 

[Sandy]

I was going to ask #halcyon as I understand he was something to do with these KDD panels but I notice he’s not been active since last Nov.

It might be worth contacting Halcyon directly via his website Kdd Powercentre

 

[Refueler]

I know OP's quest is sorted ....

But its interesting that I have had quite a few cars over the years and found that the ciggy socket is not always same size .. when I tried in a previous Volvo I had (760) ... I could not use the ciggy lighter from my Ford 2.8i ...

 

[Alex_Blackwood]

Have a look here:-
Vehicle Electrical Accessories > DIN Sockets & Plugs - Auto Electric Supplies Website

 

[madabouttheboat]

That doesn’t look original by the way the ‘1’ of the ‘12 v’ has been obscured.

Might be easier to fit a replacement socket that you can easily get a plug for?

Thanks all. Think I have ordered what I need.

I thought the same about originality at first, but looking at the wiring behind I would say it was definitely original.