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maillemaker
Explorer
Apr 13, 2020

2 pin panel-mount electrical socket and plug?

Hoping you electrical experts can point me to something non-RV related.

I just bought a pull-behind sprayer for spraying weed killer in my yard. It has a 12V pump on it spray the chemicals. Not sure how much current it draws. I'll be pulling it behind my garden tractor.

This is it: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YEQ45PC

It comes with alligator clips to attach to the power source (battery).

My battery is under the tractor seat and I'm afraid if I clip connectors onto it they will touch the metal bottom of the seat and short out. Plus it's not easy to turn the pump on and off while driving the tractor that way.

So I'm going to install a 12V rocker switch on the dash of the tractor, and then I want to install a panel-mount socket and plug on the back of the tractor.

So I'm looking for a panel-mount connector for this purpose. 2 pin.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,
  • enblethen's avatar
    enblethen
    Nomad
    Apr 13, 2020
    The pump should not draw any where the amperage that is being posted. Most of the pumps are simply and 12 volt transfer pump similar to the demand pump used in many RVs. My pump is a ShurFlo 3.8 gallon with no pressure switch.
  • wa8yxm's avatar
    wa8yxm
    Explorer III
    Apr 13, 2020
    https://www.northerntool.com/images/downloads/manuals/282780.pdf

    Says it draws 8 amps running,. Likely up to 40 starting

    Anderson power poles Get 'em from WestMountain Radio and a roll of 10 ga wire Be sure to fuse the leads at the battery Power poles come in many assorted flavors You can get 'em with leads attached (easiest) I have the tool to attach them. You can get 'em in a round snap in assembly I'd support the tractor to trailer line after the power connection (They are easy to pull apart) they are also "Asexual" that is there is no male and female

    alternative is the good old reliable flat 2 connetor (Like the flat 4 trailer connector used on small trailers without brakes but onlky 2 pins)

    I like the power poles though Use a lot of 'em.

    You can also get heavier ones at NAPA Same general design but way heavier. These are often used on tow trucks for the jumper cables.
  • ndrorder's avatar
    ndrorder
    Explorer
    Apr 13, 2020
    Norther Tool lists the same sprayer that has a pump with an 8 amp draw. Anderson is good. Might be able to get away with SAE solar connectors such as:

    https://smile.amazon.com/CERRXIAN-Weatherproof-Sidewall-Disconnect-Harness/dp/B07TB7XH2H/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=sae+flush+mount&qid=1586789654&s=lawn-garden&sr=1-4
  • DennisVR's avatar
    DennisVR
    Explorer
    Apr 13, 2020
    I did the same thing with my sprayer. I searched Amazon for a 2 prong 12 volt plug and got the one that has # 10 gauge wire.

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