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delliottg
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Initially Posted - 01/06/2008 :  18:51:45  Show Profile  Visit delliottg's Homepage
I'd rather sell this to one of you guys than on Craigslist, make me an offer.

Unused, came with a Coleman spotlight I bought off CL and replaced the connector with a cigarette lighter plug. Paypal, check, cash, money order, whatever.


Similar to [url="http://www.downwindmarine.com/xcart/Polarized-Cable-Outlet-12-Volt-2-Pin-Complete-Chrome-Over-Brass-p-37889.html"] this connector[/url]
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Response Posted - 01/07/2008 :  10:57:51  Show Profile
Hi Dave,

I could use a two pole connector to be used as a disconnect when removing the outboard. Does the unit that you are offering have a rating to cover the amperage of a Tohatsu electric start motor?

Val on the hard DAGNABIT# 3936, Patchogue, N.Y.
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Response Posted - 01/07/2008 :  12:28:35  Show Profile  Visit delliottg's Homepage
Val,
I couldn't say, but I use a nearly identical one from Davis to connect to the alternator to <i>charge </i>the battery, but we don't have electric start (yet). Same for our solar charger as well. If you're talking about starting current, I'm not so sure if it could handle it or not. I'd guess that you could get a 12 gauge wire into the connector, but I'm not sure how large of wire you need for starting current. If it's for starting, I'd err on the side of caution and say no, seems like you'd want 6 or 8 gauge minimum for starting current. It'll definitely work for charging current though.
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Response Posted - 01/07/2008 :  22:04:22  Show Profile
Is the plug keyed so you cannot reverse the connections? From the picture, it doesn't appear so. If so, reverse polarity for a light matters little.

But for a DC motor (engine starter), polarity matters quite a bit - as the starter will crank the wrong way.

If the engine also has an alternator, reversing the leads will cause a short that can burn out the rectifier diodes (and possibly the regulator).
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Response Posted - 01/07/2008 :  22:35:32  Show Profile  Visit delliottg's Homepage
Bruce,
Good points, and yes it is polarity protected. If you look closely, you can see that the pins are different diameters and lengths and the holes are recessed so you can't accidentally make connection by trying to push it in the wrong way.

Ex-USN Electrician...
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Response Posted - 01/12/2008 :  00:13:53  Show Profile
I need one for our C-22 mast wiring. I'll give you $8.00. Email me at pilcherd_at_ bellsouth.net.
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delliottg
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Response Posted - 01/12/2008 :  15:27:52  Show Profile  Visit delliottg's Homepage
David,
It's yours, I've sent you a separate email with shipping details.

Thanks!

David
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