ciggy socket

[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.

[Cuppa]

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

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.

[jay see]

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

[jay see]

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

[Cuppa]

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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[threedogs]

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.

[elmo4eva]

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

[threedogs]

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

[jay see]

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.