12v, what power connectors do you use?

[Alan White]

Probably been done to death before, but;

In place of the 12v Cigar lighter connectors, what 12v connectors plugs / sockets are you using?
I am finding that the cigar plugs loose connection from time to time and if on the mount, that's a real pain.

[LightBucket]

I have used these...they are superb, the two pin versions

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-Pins-Chassis-Sockets-Plugs-Microphone-Mic-Plug/112121062277?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=411530489857&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649

[bottletopburly]

https://www.12voltplanet.co.uk/blue-sea-systems-weatherproof-12v-dc-socket.html

https://www.12voltplanet.co.uk/blue-sea-systems-weatherproof-12v-dc-plug.html

im going to use these ones seem to lock in better 

[LightBucket]

6 minutes ago, bottletopburly said:

https://www.12voltplanet.co.uk/blue-sea-systems-weatherproof-12v-dc-socket.html

https://www.12voltplanet.co.uk/blue-sea-systems-weatherproof-12v-dc-plug.html

im going to use these ones seem to lock in better 

Yes i have a few of those and with the matching plugs are very good and watertight...

[Horwig]

I'm going to recommend the usual, 4pin XLRs, they are used very commonly for 12v, and they are cheap

 

Huw

[m.tweedy]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/WINDCAMP-POWERPOLE-CONNECTOR-DISTRIBUTOR-FlexRadio-Black/dp/B01KBTF7C0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1509300717&sr=8-1&keywords=powerpole

use these for everything now

 

[cjdawson]

I use 3 pin XLR plugs and sockets when I can.

[Jkulin]

6 hours ago, m.tweedy said:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/WINDCAMP-POWERPOLE-CONNECTOR-DISTRIBUTOR-FlexRadio-Black/dp/B01KBTF7C0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1509300717&sr=8-1&keywords=powerpole

use these for everything now

 

Exactly what I use and a WinAmp, makes things tidy

[nightfisher]

If you want a small connector with a good tight fit look at the XT60 power connector from the RC model (quadcopter) hobby

https://hobbyking.com/en_us/nylon-xt60-connectors-male-female-5-pairs-genuine.html?countrycode=GB&gclid=CjwKCAjw-NXPBRB4EiwAVNRLKkZSSaa_UpSDWw1rLIgxJdKphrm42pO9sTPzLZ8uv5BuJ82rXmY8qxoCHZ0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

you have to solder the wires in and have a bit of heat shrink where the wire goes into the terminal

[Gina]

I use those mic connectors (or something very similar). The EQ8 mount also uses the two pin version for its power connector.  I think they're rated at 10A.  I also use XLRs.

[kbrown]

Been using these recently:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PLUGZ2GO-Screw-Locking-DC-Plug-Metal-Panel-Mount-Socket-2-1MM-x-5-5MM/322162434648?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=511073043696&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

They're nice and small and most importantly lockable. Probably not suitable for the main input as they're rated just 3A.

[Gina]

Yes, they're fine up to 3A

[michaelmorris]

I use standard phono (RCA) plugs for low amperage stuff (<2A) and 3 pin XLR connectors for higher amperage stuff.

[1CM69]

I use a mix of 3 pin XLR plugs & sockets for more heavy duty, obviously only utilizing 2 of the pins.

For lighter stuff I've just changed to a mix of GX12-2 & GX16-2 Aviation type connectors.

As for connecting my recently finished Field Power Pack to my scope mounted hub, I used 9pin Weipu SP21 series connectors.  

[Jkulin]

Here's a picture of my setup with the Windcamp and the powerpole connectors, plenty of flexibility and excellent conenctions.

[sloz1664]

+ 1 for the  3 pin XLR plugs & sockets. Cheap and "click lock"

Steve