[Boatanchors] Connector suggestions

[Tom Nicholson]

I've done this several times. Do make SURE that you have reverse plugs, 
as this will keep polarity. The only other thing that I do is use 
dielectric grease on all connectors. Use plenty and wipe off the excess 
when plugs are joined and you are good to go. If you want to do "belt & 
suspenders", then wrap the connections with Scotch 33 tape when done. 
ALSO, DO NOT use cheap trailer plugs!!!! You may have to look a little 
harder for "quality" BUT it is "pennies" well spent.

Tom W1ALZ


On 7/20/2014 12:16 PM, Tom Chesek wrote:
> Although not totally water or moisture resistant you might be able to 
> use two 4 pin trailer connectors as long as you put a male and a 
> female (gives a total of 8 wire connections) on both the rotor motor 
> cable end and the cable end from the controller so you can't plug them 
> in wrong.  While in use on cars they are subject to wet weather 
> conditions so they should be suitable. Like all outside equipment the 
> connections should be checked/cleaned periodically.  Someone else 
> might have a better connector suggestion but these would be inexpensive.
>
> Tom K3TVC
>
> -----Original Message----- From: John King via Boatanchors
> Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2014 08:12
> To: boatanchors at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Boatanchors] Connector suggestions
>
> Would like suggestions for water proof eight pin male and female 
> connectors for inline placement in rotor cables for easy connect and 
> disconnect for safety  from possibility of hazardous weather. Thanks 
> and 73, John, K5PGW