Ed_Gee wrote:
Anderson Power Pole connectors are available in different current sizes, to fit the appropriate gage wire. You should use the appropriate size for your projected maximum current. I use Anderson Power Poles all over for most of my 12VDC amateur radio connections. HOWEVER - I don't think they are quite physically robust to use for your described usage. Instead, I would use the connectors that Zamp solar uses.... which are nothing more than the standard two pin trailer plug readily available in hardware stores.
I disagree, having used both. the Zamp connectors are a low current device, even 15A can overheat and deform the connector. The anderson is capable of 50A or more, insertion swipes and cleans the connector. I've used anderson connectors on our solar cables for a decade now, dozens of times/year and the have performed flawlessly.
Now anderson does make several styles, but the larger ones are capable of 100+A and often used with winches etc. and at work the grounds crew had them on all the trucks along with jumper cable to do a quick jumper start on people who had run down batteries.
