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IanW

Member Since: 12 Jun 2011
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 172

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Zambezi Silver

Compressor Connection

Bought a twin cylinder T-Max compressor a few months ago. Excellent, but a pain having to remove the passenger seat base and battery cover to fit the croc clips every time I want to use it. Anyone aware of any simply (it has to be) fitted socket and plug to make the connection please? Vehicle a 110 Puma. I guess the cigarette lighter socket fusing wouldn't be adequate? Ian One wife - livid

11th Apr 2012 6:21pm

Laurie

Member Since: 22 Feb 2008
Location: Sussex, England
Posts: 2897

2005 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Bonatti Grey

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_kw=air&a...connectors

11th Apr 2012 6:27pm

ibexman

Member Since: 13 Dec 2008
Location: Essex
Posts: 2945

I think he means 12 v conections

11th Apr 2012 6:29pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20299

ibexman wrote:
I think he means 12 v conections

I think he does too. I was thinking along the lines of an Anderson connector?? Brendan has them for sale

11th Apr 2012 6:33pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20299

http://4x4overlander.com/electrical/electrical-components.html

11th Apr 2012 6:34pm

IanW

Member Since: 12 Jun 2011
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 172

Thanks for the responses. Anderson connector looking as if it would do the business. Cigarette lighter socked definitely inadequate? Ian One wife - livid

11th Apr 2012 6:45pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20299

IanW wrote:
Thanks for the responses. Anderson connector looking as if it would do the business. Cigarette lighter socked definitely inadequate? Ian

As far as I am aware the cigarette socket is rated to 15amp maybe 20?. (Can't guarantee that) But some compressors can draw up to 30.

11th Apr 2012 6:53pm

IanW

Member Since: 12 Jun 2011
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 172

Thanks and will check the rating. Otherwise Anderson . Ian One wife - livid

11th Apr 2012 7:31pm

markb110

Member Since: 22 May 2010
Location: Guildford
Posts: 2623

Hello Ian

I have the same compressor and use an Anderson connector that also has an inline fuse.

I have the perminate connector positioned between the passenger seat and cubby box (90 HT)

Mark

11th Apr 2012 7:42pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20299

I'd be interested in and Anderson connector too. Are they just loose the connector or can they be fixed in place? I'd be a bit worried about any shorting

11th Apr 2012 8:16pm

leeds

Member Since: 28 Dec 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 8580

Typical 12 volt sockets are rate at 16-20 amps Many 12v compressors are fused at 30-40 amps so do not really suitable for 12v sockets.

Small Anderson connectors are rated at 50 amps, standard one are rated at 175 amps. These are continuous rated but can carry much higher currents for short periods of time.

They can be located on the front of the battery box like this.

Doing it this way it is important to ensure cables going into the battery box is well grometted!

Alternative is for Anderson connector to poke out of battery box like this

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If you use 175 amp Anderson connectors apart from compressor you can use jump leads, 12volt drills etc.

Brendan

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11th Apr 2012 8:33pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
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Great info Brendan. It looks like the 175 would be best as it would be a one time job and also have other uses at the same time. Getting into the battery box is a pain too.

11th Apr 2012 9:45pm

leeds

Member Since: 28 Dec 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 8580

If we can help give us a shout. Have connectors, 35/50mm2 cable etc

Brendan

11th Apr 2012 9:59pm

bpman

Member Since: 21 May 2008
Location: Oslo
Posts: 8069

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black

Mobil Centre have a good selection too

http://www.mobilecentre.co.uk/auxillary-po...6_179.html

12th Apr 2012 6:13am

lrmaniac

Member Since: 04 Feb 2010
Location: Lisboa
Posts: 762

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Keswick Green

leeds wrote:
Typical 12 volt sockets are rate at 16-20 amps Many 12v compressors are fused at 30-40 amps so do not really suitable for 12v sockets.

Small Anderson connectors are rated at 50 amps, standard one are rated at 175 amps. These are continuous rated but can carry much higher currents for short periods of time.

They can be located on the front of the battery box like this.

This is what I was looking for...

This is a straight connection to the battery, or has a any kind of relay/protection? Or goes through the fuse box ?

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Joao

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