ciggy socket

I just went out to have a look at the fridge and it says on 12v 6.25 amp. Isn't 50 amp overkill.

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Originally Posted by jay see

I just went out to have a look at the fridge and it says on 12v 6.25 amp. Isn't 50 amp overkill.

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No it’s not. It isn’t just about the current carrying capacity, it is also to do with other attributes that the Anderson plugs have. They are ‘self cleaning’ meaning they will not build up a high resistance over time , & they are also a much more secure connection than cig & Merit plugs (& indeed most other connectors). It just happens that the smallest size is rated at 50amps. The cost is on par with merit or Hella type plug & sockets, in fact probably cheaper. (Hella type plug & socket are also superior to Merit as they have a much larger contact area & are rated at 15 or 16 amps).... but Anderson are best. There are a lot of cheap knockoffs of Anderson, some of which are reported to sustain oxidised connectors over time. Pay the extra dollar & get genuine Andeson with the silver coated terminals.

Thanks Cuppa
As I'll said in the past electrical side of things isn't my strong point.

Another question if I can.
If I'm going to use an Anderson plug for the fridge, what happens to the cable and cig plug on the fridge. Do I cut and soldier on 8 mm wire and Anderson plug. Is it best to do this as close to the fridge or do I rewire it from the inside.
Cheers

Unplug the 12v supply from the fridge & cut the cable to solder on the Anderson plug. It is quite possible the original cig plug will contain a fuse. If so you should add an inline fuse of the same rating between the Anderson plug & fridge plug.

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OR you could buy the Engel/Baintech twist lock plug and socket
again a secure fitting , Cig sockets are a thing of the past and IMO best avoided
for any 4x4 application.

Just cut the wire on the main cigy n add switch then add those external ones

If you get stuck just come over we'll sort it out together, have every thing here to do it.

Thanks all, I think I should be able to handle it.
TD I'll give it a shot and see how it goes, but I'll hold you to the offer if it turns to poo.