Cbe ds300 connector plug size

[Cribgoch]

Hi all, I want to add a light to my van, and am planning to wire it directly to the Ds300 using a spare socket on the big Users connector block labelled lights group A or B.

Does anyone know what make/size of pin I need to get hold of to plug directly in to the socket. I don't even know what its proper name is.

Thanks
Andy

 

[XxAnthxX]

I bought a full plug to get a pin for mine when I changed the cable going to the solar connection.

They‘re all the same just different amounts of terminals.

I’ll try to find where I got it from…..or find the rest of the plug and pins.

 

[Cribgoch]

Yes, I have seen a full set of replacement plugs, pins for sale in a standalone kit. This seems a bit wasteful, when I only one pin.

 

[XxAnthxX]

They’re called Mate-N-Lok……I agree it’s a bit of a waste but at 7 quid for a plug at least you’ll have 5 spare, should the crimp not work out first time.

Connect 37514 Mate-N-Lok 6 Pin Connector Kit 17pc

https://amzn.eu/d/b0JvPiN

 

[Cribgoch]

Great, thanks very much for looking that up. Looks like it might be the answer.

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[Cribgoch]

I have found bags of 10 connectors at 12voltplanet. Luckily I realised that I needed female sockets, not male. All good (so far). Thanks again for the help.

 

[XxAnthxX]

By the time you add the £4.95 delivery from 12v planet on, thats as expensive as the full plugs from Amazon……but yes you want the female pin.

 

[Cribgoch]

It's true the delivery is pricy, but I needed some other stuff as well.

 

[autorouter]

Yes, I have seen a full set of replacement plugs, pins for sale in a standalone kit. This seems a bit wasteful, when I only one pin.

You could get a 2-pin set if you only want one pin

Mate N Lok Universal Connector Pair - 2 Way

2 way Mate N Lok connectors for 0.5-2.0mm² cable provide secure and robust multiple connections. Supplied as a pair of male/female housings with all terminals.

www.12voltplanet.co.uk

or a pack of 10

Mate N Lok Female Socket Terminal

Mate N Lok female socket crimp terminal for 0.5-2.0mm² cable. Tinned brass. Use with our range of Mate N Lok Universal multi-way connectors.

www.12voltplanet.co.uk

 

[Nedge68]

https://cpc.farnell.com/amp-te-connectivity/350715-1/plug-housing-mate-n-lok-6-way/dp/CN17832

https://cpc.farnell.com/amp-te-connectivity/170365-1/mini-uni-lok-socket-contacts/dp/CN04097

Plugs £0.52 each (min 5) - £2.60
Female pins £2.44 for 20

I would use the housing as the pin locks in to it and secures it in position.

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