Electric quick connect

[VALENT]

Can someone point me in the right direction with this? We have a sprayer monitor that we are trying to make easy to move from one tractor to another. So, we need the power supply to be easy to unhook/hook between tractors. Where would I get a connection for this? It looks like the wire is 8 guage or perhaps 6 so I dont think a trailer connector will be strong enough. Or would it?

 

[jayste]

Wow! 6 or 8 guage? That's big. I'm not sure if it will work but you might go by an electrical supply house and show them what you've got and see what they think. Sounds to me like a male/female connector you'd use in your house or on a piece of industrial machinery would work.

 

[rus_geek]

6 or 8 is huge wire. You can sometimes find couplers for boat batteries that will handle that size wire. They are designed so you can swap to a spare battery quickly and without tools. They also make large connectors for plugging in forklift batteries.

-rus-

 

[jdjdjd]

I did the same thing on my bale monitor. I went to the local NAPA auto store and they had a 30 amp quick connect. I think it was about $15 and it was perfect for my application.
The larger 50 amp connectors were way too big.

 

[VALENT]

Thanks for the fast responses. jdjdjd, I will have to go check out NAPA. Did their quick connect have positive and negative wires in one connection?

 

[jdjdjd]

Yes, it has a double housing with positive and negative. It also comes with heavy crimp connectors. You can crimp or solder the wire into the connector and then it snaps into the housing. These come in a pair for one + & - connection. You will need one half of a second pair to wire a different tractor.
Here is a link:
http://www.napaonline.com/Search/Detail.aspx?R=NW_740221_0063685698
This one says 175 amp. I think mine may be smaller but it is very similar to the one in the picture.

 

[VALENT]

Well, thanks a bunch for that link. I did all kinds of searches at Napaonline and could not find this. I did find a nice connector for trolling motors which would work well, also.

Oh, and I do think the wire is 8 or 10 guage, not 6.

 

[kennyd]

Anderson PowerPole Connectors

 

[eepete]

+1 on Anderson PowerPole

Another source: Powerwerx: Online Shopping for Anderson Power Products including Powerpoles, Wire & Cable, Adapter Cables, Powerpole Power Splitters, West Mountain Radio RIGrunner & more

Pete

 

[Inspector507]

For wire that size I like to use Anderson Forklift and Golfcart cable connectors

 

[PILOON]

Deffinately the anderson connector is the way to go!

Used on electric fork lifts, tow truck booster cables, anywhere high amperage is involved!

All my vehicles are 'anderson' setup as well as my booster cables.

I use the smaller series on my snow blower electric shute rotator as well.
(I rotate with a electric ATV winch!)

 

[Mudfarmer]

Look for something like this - always available on EBay and easy to find at any four wheeler outfit that installs rescue winches.
ELECTRIC WINCH QUICK CONNECT / DISCONNECT PLUG : eBay Motors (item 140395894183 end time Apr-30-10 08:39:12 PDT)

Mf

 

[mikim]

TSC has a connector kit for the winches they sell, should work for your app. No idea of the brand or price.

 

[pat32rf]

The ones used on tow trucks, golf carts, forklifts come in a couple of sizes. The large ones are on my booster cables and 8000lb winches as well. the small ones are on my ATV winches. Each size of housing can be had with various sized wire inserts....(Solder them on, don't just try to crimp them) If your insert is a little too small you can carefully drill it a bit larger.
They work great and can be found at auto supply stores. Don't forget to give them a smear of dielectric grease though if you are around moisture as the hot side can corrode after a few years....

 

[VALENT]

Wow, thanks for all the help. I have lots to look through with all these good links. I do appreciate the time from each of you.

 

[wvcamper]

powerwerx.com
SB-50 Connector. These connectors are EXCELLENT.
Have one on the front and one on the back of my L3400. Can move my Warn Works winch from front to back.
I also used these connectors on my camper. No more grabbing the wrench to disconnect my batteries. Just un-plug them.
Very versatile connector.
Dave

 

[wvcamper]

BTW, Powerwerx is the cheapest place I have found the Anderson Power poles. At the price they sell them for, you can keep a dozen on hand for whatever project comes up.
Dave

 

[k0ua]

wel l, I was going to tell you all about the wonderful anderson powerpoles, but I see many already have. We "Hams" use them all the time.. takes a little practice and care to crimp on the connectors, but all in all a good connector
James K0UA