While Anderson plugs are excellent for temporary connections because of their convenience and 'self-wiping' ability, I would not use them for a permanent connection because without regular plugging and unplugging to clean the contacts, over time they will tarnish and corrode creating a high resistance joint.
For permanent connections, and especially high current applications like battery to inverter, a proper lug and bolted connection is superior.
-- Edited by Mamil on Friday 3rd of December 2021 10:36:35 PM
Mike Harding said
06:43 AM Dec 4, 2021
I quite agree Mamil.
I am not a fan of Anderson connectors in any of their guises, the complete lack of strain relief on the cable is a major drawback as is the lack of a sensible surface mount variant.
montie said
07:23 AM Dec 4, 2021
neilnruth wrote:
No, I'm not blonde. Just wondering why everyone gets excited about having an Anderson plug. My husband would probably know but he is not here to ask. Why is it more special than other plugs? What does it do?
Put simply an Anderson plug delivers power from your vehicle to your caravan when towing.
Unlike the old 12 pin socket the Anderson plug can handle much higher voltage through put and far more secure in it's connection lessening the risk of disconnecting when travelling.
Mamil said
11:28 AM Dec 4, 2021
Mike Harding wrote:
I quite agree Mamil.
I am not a fan of Anderson connectors in any of their guises, the complete lack of strain relief on the cable is a major drawback as is the lack of a sensible surface mount variant.
Agree with you on both counts Mike, and would add a third drawback being the lack of even basic weather protection.
However, a good solution to those issues is to mount the Anderson in a purpose built housing, like the excellent range of housings that Trailer Vision make Trailer Vision Anderson Housings
While Anderson plugs are excellent for temporary connections because of their convenience and 'self-wiping' ability, I would not use them for a permanent connection because without regular plugging and unplugging to clean the contacts, over time they will tarnish and corrode creating a high resistance joint.
For permanent connections, and especially high current applications like battery to inverter, a proper lug and bolted connection is superior.
-- Edited by Mamil on Friday 3rd of December 2021 10:36:35 PM
I quite agree Mamil.
I am not a fan of Anderson connectors in any of their guises, the complete lack of strain relief on the cable is a major drawback as is the lack of a sensible surface mount variant.
Put simply an Anderson plug delivers power from your vehicle to your caravan when towing.
Unlike the old 12 pin socket the Anderson plug can handle much higher voltage through put and far more secure in it's connection lessening the risk of disconnecting when travelling.
Agree with you on both counts Mike, and would add a third drawback being the lack of even basic weather protection.
However, a good solution to those issues is to mount the Anderson in a purpose built housing, like the excellent range of housings that Trailer Vision make Trailer Vision Anderson Housings
I have 175amp Anderson plugs on starter & auxiliary batteries, & jumper leads. Gives me lots of options.
Next to starter battery: