Table of Contents
What are Anderson connectors used for?
The Anderson plug is designed to handle a high, continuous load, so this makes it ideal to use in charging circuits. The most common use that we install Anderson plugs for is charging the auxiliary battery in your caravan or camper trailer when driving.
What is a blue Anderson plug for?
Description. These Anderson Plugs are genderless therefore perfect to connect your portable camping fridge or solar panel to your KICKASS® battery. Anderson compatible plug/socket can be used as either a plug or a socket. They are fully insulated, a high 50 AMPS and made from pollycarbon.
Do you crimp or solder Anderson plugs?
One of the many questions we receive is, “is it best to solder or crimp Anderson Powerpole Connectors?” While both methods will work, crimping an Anderson Powerpole connector to wire is much preferred for better long lasting results. It’s important that each method be performed properly.
Are all Anderson Powerpole connectors the same size?
Powerpole connectors are available with current ratings up to 180 amperes. The size most commonly used is the 15/30/45 ampere-rated variety. These sizes all use the same plastic housing in multiple colors, differing only in the metal contact inserted into the housing (selected based on the ampacity and wire size).
What is a Red Anderson plug?
Your caravan may also be fitted with a Red Anderson plug, this is used to power the ALKO electronic stability control. It should be wired directly to the towing vehicle’s battery using a 6mm cable through a 30amp fuse or circuit breaker.
Are Anderson connectors waterproof?
Yes, Anderson are the world leading manufacturer of high current and waterproof DC electrical connectors – the anderson plug / connector range are waterproof and suitable for outdoor use.
What is the difference between GREY and Red Anderson plug?
By using red Anderson plugs you are protecting your system from being hooked up incorrectly. Likewise, if you are using a panel with a regulator already fitted then you would have a grey Anderson plug (after the regulator) as it is safe for direct connection to a battery.
How do I know if my Anderson plug is working?
Diagnosis is fairly straightforward – unplug the Anderson Plug to determine whether the problem is on the tow vehicle or trailer. On the tow vehicle, that can be done quickly by putting in a new fuse/resetting the circuit breaker. If the fuse/circuit breaker goes then the fault clearly lies in the tow vehicle.
Can I plug a solar panel into my caravan Anderson plug?
2 – Solar panels You can use the Anderson plug on your camper trailer’s a-frame to introduce portable solar panels into the power mix depending on your system, but be sure to fit a regulator between the battery bank and the panels to avoid damaging the battery through overcharging.
What do different Colour Anderson plugs mean?
There are a few reasons to install different coloured plugs. The main one is so that a user can better remember to connect the correct application or accessory to the correct circuit. For example, some users install a red plug to power an electronic stability control system and a grey plug to power other accessories.
Are Anderson plugs male or female?
Due to their unique design you can also use these Genuine Anderson Plugs as the male connector. Anderson plugs are NON-GENDER and are both male / female or plug / socket. Genuine Anderson plugs are cleverly designed that they can plug into each other while keeping the correct battery polarity.
Are red and GREY Anderson plugs compatible?
The genuine grey 50A Anderson plugs are not compatible with red Anderson plugs. They are keyed slightly different meaning they will not plug into each other / mate.
What is a ratchet crimper?
The ratchet crimp tool is a will crimp insulated and non-insulated terminals and butt splices. The crimper offers a ratcheting mechanism that provides a consistent and complete crimp cycle each time.
Are black Anderson GREY plugs compatible?
For common setups there is a variety of pre-made high current adapter leads such as alligator clamps, solar panel pv plug leads, battery terminal eyelets and even piggyback / double adapter leads. Black Anderson plugs are compatible with black and gray genuine Anderson plugs.
Does a 12 pin plug charge battery?
A 12 pin plug can only take up to 6mm wire, which is not suitable for a charge current. In the worst cases, trying to run a battery charge feed through your 12 pin plug can lead to pins melting together, destroying the plug and socket in the process.
What is a DC in cable?
A DC connector (or DC plug, for one common type of connector) is an electrical connector for supplying direct current (DC) power. Compared to domestic AC power plugs and sockets, DC connectors have many more standard types that are not interchangeable.
Do you need a regulator for a solar panel?
Unless your DC to DC charger has an inbuilt solar regulator, then yes you do require a solar regulator. Some people make the mistake of using a regulated panel, with a battery charger that has an in-built solar regulator to charge their battery.
Are Powerpole connectors waterproof?
They aren’t waterproof. So I designed quick disconnect housings that fit over the plugs which protect them from water.
What is the difference between 12N and 12S?
What are 12N and 12S? 12N electrics provide the ‘normal’ legal lighting requirements, via a single 7 pin electrics plug. These include the brake, indicator and fog lights. 12S electrics provide the ‘supplementary’, or advanced, electricals through an additional 7 pin twin electrics plug.
What is the difference between a 7 pin and 12 pin trailer plug?
A 7-pin connector will work for most traditional box trailers, smaller boat trailers, and typically any application that does not require any accessories to be run whilst the trailer is in use. 12-Pin trailer connectors allow users to run accessories via 5 extra pins.
What is the most common trailer plug in Australia?
The only connector used on the Australian market that is fully ISO standard conformant is the 7-pin ABS / EBS plug. Since Australia has vehicles from both the North American market and the European market there is a mixture of 12V and 24V.
