power connectors

[Highlander]

I'm looking at my rims build just now and need some connectors to go with it. I know there are couple of prefered connectors, but i can;t seem to find prices for them.
has anyone used these before
http://www.cliffuk.co.uk/products/cliffcon/pole4.htm
they seem to be about £14 a pair. Bit pricy but they look the business.

[barneey]

Dont know about those but I would recommend the http://www.neutrik.co.uk/en-uk/powercon/ ones.

Farnell etc will stock the

Cheers

[Kp2]

Maplins http://www.maplin.co.uk/productsearch?criteria=Powercon

chassis female £3.29
Socket male £5.29

[Cazamodo]

Just wired up a pair of powercon ones I got from farnell, and very happy with how sturdy they feel.
I'm only using the 16A ones but would definitely use them again.

[barneey]

+ the powercon true1 can be disconnected whilst in use.

[Belter]

This forum should be sponsored by Powercon.

I messaged Electrovision yesterday and they came back to me today. True1:

"Hello,


Please see below as requested -


NE602 £3.46

NE601 £4.04


Thanks
Heather"

Didn't say if that was plus Vat and it will be plus delivery.

I want them but that's another £50 gone so it 'looks cooler'. I'd best start saving.

EDIT: If you do buy them make sure you get the right ones... Male/Female/In/Out/etc

[Highlander]

The true1 it is then.... the hot connect and the double in out, in one sold it for me.
For the first build I'm going to be powering each PiD separately so that will tidy it right up.

[Belter]

If you need anymore pids I may have a brand new Sestos one for sale.

[Highlander]

If you need anymore pids I may have a brand new Sestos one for sale.

Thanks for the offer. No i'm good with 2 just now. (i think)

A word of warning. Think before you buy one of these. I had bought it thinking that I could have power in and element power out. Trouble is they are commoned together, so short of cutting the connections between the 2 you can't seperate the intput from the output and you only get one set of spade terminals on the pair.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... AQ:GB:1123

[barneey]

CPC farell seems to be the cheapest place for true1 items, also place a small order and when they send you the paperwork etc you should get a code foe 10% off your next order.

[Highlander]

Got my connectors today. It's not often I'm impressed by consumer electronics.
But that's a really well designed connector. A huge number of design features in one place.
Would almost consider rewiring my house with them!!!

[barneey]

Thought you might be impressed with them, just remember the metal lug thingy if you want to unscrew the cable gland

[Belter]

Ffs looks like I'm going to have to buy these. Did you get them from Farnells Euan?

[Highlander]

Thought you might be impressed with them, just remember the metal lug thingy if you want to unscrew the cable gland

That flumuxed me to start with, had put them together dry and couldn't get them apart!! was cursing it.... had to stick a screwdriver in the end to pop each lug. once it was apart I noticed the release thingy

Ffs looks like I'm going to have to buy these. Did you get them from Farnells Euan?

IMHO well worth it. I got them from here. very quick delivery
http://www.audiospares.com/home.php

[barneey]

Thought you might be impressed with them, just remember the metal lug thingy if you want to unscrew the cable gland

That flumuxed me to start with, had put them together dry and couldn't get them apart!! was cursing it.... had to stick a screwdriver in the end to pop each lug. once it was apart I noticed the release thingy

I`m not first & you will wont be the last one to wonder how they work, dont tell Belter