| Author | Message | ||
     Greg_e |
I'm working on an old project again and need some small weather sealed connectors that can carry an amp or two at most for the controls. Small is the keyword here. I have a pile of Metripack 280 that I bought before I realized how very large they are once you connect the two genders together. They are more than 2 inches long and the 4 way or 6 way are very large in width as well. Are the Deutsch DTM (mini) going to be my best choice? Weatherpack? Metripack150? | ||
| Ratbuell |
Do they need to stay "connectors"? Or can you make a permanent link? If you think they'll be permanent...or if not, at least have access to cut them if needed...I always end-solder and heat shrink. | ||
| Greg_e |
Really need to be connectors. | ||
| Ratbuell |
I've had good luck with submersible pump connectors - used them on my Uly's 77 replacement. If you want something small...hit a junkyard and poke around. Usually automotive connectors are good quality and can be decently small...and cheaper than experimenting at the NAPA counter! Chances are if you need 4 conductors' worth, you'll be best off with a pair of 2-conductor plugs that you can stagger so they're not right next to each other. Or, possibly a 4-wire O2 sensor setup would work as they have the wires in a square, not a line. But without knowing space limits, wire gauge, housing size or any of that...it's tough to get too specific. | ||
| Torquehd |
Deutsch over Weatherpack, just personal preference. You could also use bullet connectors and heat shrink over them, but that's not as "professional". | ||
| Jeepinbueller |
Deutsch all the way. We use them in our assemblies at work and they are great. I used them on my Jeep when making a custom switch panel: engine bay covered in mud and water, but never an electrical problem. I'd disconnect them every once in a while to check internals and everything was always clean as a whistle. | ||
| Tootal |
I like the Deutsch connectors too. I lubricate the rubber seals with a light coat of Dow Corning 111 or 112. Makes them easier to connect and disconnect and helps keep them waterproof. | ||
| Ltbuell |
..great place for Deutsch connectors is Del City.They have a selection of different types and kits as well as parts to put them together.I found it through a Four Wheel Parts guy who has helped me since i've been"Just Emptying Every Pocket" on my '13 Jeep Wrangler Sport with them on parts. I need to order from them several Deutsch connectors so i can use some off road lights that have some really odd connectors that won't plug into existing lighting harnesses.I'll save a bunch over going to Fleabay and paying more for one from an offshore site as well as just plain ole higher prices there.LT | ||
| Ducbsa |
Have you looked at these: http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Shop/Electrical-Conn ectors-Weather-Pack-Series-Connectors/12.html or http://www.cycleterminal.com/amphenol-at-dt-connec tors.html or http://www.newark.com/plug-socket-connectors | ||
| Greg_e |
These are going in my Harley and in some places space will be at a premium. Looking like the Deutsch DTM are probably going to be the choice if I can get pins that are small enough to handle around 24 gauge wire. Most of the stuff is going to be an amp maximum, for larger draws like the air compressor I can use a larger connector like the Metripack 280 that I already have on hand. (Message edited by Greg_E on November 07, 2016) | ||
| Torquehd |
OBA on a Harley? I presume it's for an air horn? For applications where space is your bottom line, quality insulated bullet connectors would likely be your best bet. I'd shrink tube over them if they could potentially get wet; shrink tube is expendable. | ||
| Sifo |
How weather tight do you need it? Bullet connectors with some dielectric grease works quite well for many applications where things are less than well protected from weather. Hell, I had them tucked up in the tail tidy of my Triumph Sprint ST, and they were getting the direct spray from the rear wheel. Never gave me a problem. If you have more than about 4 wires getting connected in a given area, I would probably go with Deutsch for the simplicity after installation. If the wires are for voltage sensitive things, like computer control boards, then definitely go with the high quality stuff. | ||
| Greg_e |
Air ride controls and eventually an air horn. And no, not a big wheeled poser machine. Just want to drop the ride down to gain leverage in the parking lots, then normal height during rides. |
