Need help finding electrical plug

[Builder]

Looking for a weatherproof 2-pin flat plug. The best description I can give is that it looks like the plug that was used on the older 80's vintage meyers snowplow lights. Flat & encased in plastic. Must have fairly heavy wiring for a decent sized fuel pump.
I want to us it to replace the alligator clips for powering my fuel cell/transfer pump in the back of my chassis & cab truck. I want to wire the plug back to the bed of my truck from the battery so I can just plug the fuel cell in back there not have to raise the truck hood everytime I want to fuel up a tractor.

Thanks for looking.

 

[ditzel]

A plug setup for a boat trailer winch would probably work. Just search online for Powerwinch Male and female socket set.

 

[Hooked_on_HP]

Are you talking about weather pack connectors.Weather Pack Terminals Seals Connectors Splices | Weatherpack | Sealed Electrical Connection | Weather Pack Components and Tools | Weather Pack System how many amps are you drawing.
Bill

 

[tommu56]

Anderson connectors

Multipole Connectors

 

[Builder]

I need something for 10 or 12 ga wire that's fairly weathertight. It's for a small fuel transfer pump with a 50 gal. tank like they sell at TSC.

 

[Diamondpilot]

Go to Napa and get what you need. Mine has them in drawers behind the counter. They have Weather Pack connectors at mine in sized that would easily handle a 10 ga wire. These are the type you make up yourself by soldering the wire to the pins then snapping them into the connector. Makes a real clean setup.

The other suggestion on a small winch plug would work but be 8 ga at the smallest.

Chris

 

[ljellio]

A total red neck idea would be an old extension cord (totally weather proof and able to make a solid run front to back) and an outdoor electric box mounted near the pump. Outdoor box will have the spring loaded cover .just a thought

 

[PILOON]

Anderson connector:
The smaller size would do the trick.
Most battery shops will carry as well as many auto parts,

 

[tommu56]

50 amp connector

SB50 SB Series 50 Amp Anderson Powerpole Set - $4.02

 

[pat32rf]

The small Andersons are the way to go. Won't be waterproof but it won't matter, just apply some dielectric grease to stop corrosion.
I've got an assortment of 220volt plugs that I've built up over the years and also use them when in a bind. Some are 4 wire twistlock, others a flat twin blade. Even good (nylon)110 volt plugs will work, just make sure that you only use the ground and neutral connections, just in case someone tries to plug it into 110 volt.
I used a 110 volt plug on a winch controller for many years. It allowed me to add a 50' extension cord for remote pulls, then I got a wireless remote.....

 

[Builder]

OK, I'll go with the Andersens and the corrosion proof safety boots on each side for a little extra corrosion protection. Now I gotta decide wire size. I think it's 10 ga.
If it's 12ga, do they make a lighter connector for 12 ga wire?

 

[pat32rf]

Go with the ten gauge size, make sure that you solder the wires into the sleeves, don't just crimp them. Also make sure that you use fine strand wire, not the 7 strand stuff. A good quality oil and sun proof extension 10 gauge extension cord will work.....

 

[Builder]

One more stupid question: I can get rolls of any wire I want, but what I'd really like is 2 10ga wires put together in a weatherproof plastic sleeve. I can make my own in split loom, but I really like the toughness of a pre-made 2 wire in a sealed sleeve.

Anyone know who sells wire already set up this way on line for reasonable cost?

 

[Ford850]

You can get a basic 2 wire plug at TSC.
Basic Wiring 2-Pole Flat Set - 0143523 | Tractor Supply Company
It's the same plug and wire that's used on the sprayer pumps they sell. I used one to cut and make an extension wire/cord for my sprayer.

 

[Dutch445]

how about this?
Jacketed 2 Wire, 10 Gauge, Brake Wire - per Foot Deka Accessories and Parts 10-2-1

 

[Egon]

I like the idea of using a conventional exterior electrical box with a standard12V receptacle on the truck. Then use another standard 12 volt male plug on the pump.

 

[Builder]

You can get a basic 2 wire plug at TSC.
Basic Wiring 2-Pole Flat Set - 0143523 | Tractor Supply Company
It's the same plug and wire that's used on the sprayer pumps they sell. I used one to cut and make an extension wire/cord for my sprayer.

I saw that and almost bought it, but the wire is much too light gauge for this pump. Wiring on my pump looks to be 12 or 10 ga.

 

[kennyd]

One more stupid question: I can get rolls of any wire I want, but what I'd really like is 2 10ga wires put together in a weatherproof plastic sleeve. I can make my own in split loom, but I really like the toughness of a pre-made 2 wire in a sealed sleeve.

Anyone know who sells wire already set up this way on line for reasonable cost?

Do you have a West Marine or any other marine shops in your area? They sell exactly what you are looking for. I linked it...or you can cut up a extension cord, but it will have 3 conductors.

 

[pat32rf]

That flat two pin will only carry a couple of amps, plus they get OLD fast. I'd go with Egon, but only use the ground and neutral pins on the plug, just in case someone tries to plug your pump into a 110v outlet.
My auto supply shop carries that brake wire......but its not really designed for movement in cold weather..(gets stiff)

 

[Mace Canute]

Too bad you aren't in Canada. Princess Auto carries these in 10 gauge. $6.00

Four pin trailer connectors might work also with a bit of finagling.