anderson conectors
Moderators: User administrators, Moderators
- axeman
- Registered user
- Posts: 1237
- Joined: 07 Feb 2009, 19:50
- 80-90 Mem No: 6410
- Location: Smeeth kent country side
anderson conectors
i have been thinking about this for a while as the battery is still under the engine hatch and it can be a pain in the back side too remove everything if its needed to either jump start to just trickle charge the main battery if the van ever goes in to storage. so i ordered some cable and fittings and set about making some leads.
the anderson connectors are the 170amp ones and the contact fitting that they come with is bigger than i needed for the cable that i was using, 25mm/s or 170amp so i ordered some reduced size fitting that are more suitable for my needs, the fitting on the left is the one i used. the cable is striped back around 25mm to insert in to the fitting.
next up clamp the fitting in to the vice and heat up and feed solder in to the fitting, i filled it about half way
then inset the cable i twisted the cable as i was putting it in.
a compressor helps cooling but its not essential
bit of heat shrink
on the other end (battery or the earth) the fittings that i bough had a small hole in them which the solder would run out of the solution is too screw a small self tapper in to it to block the hole while you heat and fill it with solder.
fit the cables to the connector
this is the same conduit that i have used and subaru used, so it should blend in to the engine bay quite well. the earth will be bolted to the engine block. i plan too mount the connector just behind the engine flap too access it. if you were to do this and you have a petrol engined van (ie battery at the front of the van) i see no reason why you could not connect the live terminal too the stater motor.
neil
the anderson connectors are the 170amp ones and the contact fitting that they come with is bigger than i needed for the cable that i was using, 25mm/s or 170amp so i ordered some reduced size fitting that are more suitable for my needs, the fitting on the left is the one i used. the cable is striped back around 25mm to insert in to the fitting.
next up clamp the fitting in to the vice and heat up and feed solder in to the fitting, i filled it about half way
then inset the cable i twisted the cable as i was putting it in.
a compressor helps cooling but its not essential
bit of heat shrink
on the other end (battery or the earth) the fittings that i bough had a small hole in them which the solder would run out of the solution is too screw a small self tapper in to it to block the hole while you heat and fill it with solder.
fit the cables to the connector
this is the same conduit that i have used and subaru used, so it should blend in to the engine bay quite well. the earth will be bolted to the engine block. i plan too mount the connector just behind the engine flap too access it. if you were to do this and you have a petrol engined van (ie battery at the front of the van) i see no reason why you could not connect the live terminal too the stater motor.
neil
Back in the game with an uncut 2wd panel van
-
- Trader
- Posts: 737
- Joined: 07 Aug 2006, 18:54
- 80-90 Mem No: 2951
- Location: Somerset....yarp!
- Contact:
Re: anderson conectors
Those terminals should be crimped really Neil, you affect the coating on the terminals by heating them.
Don't forget that by having the smaller terminals in there you are reducing the amps that can be handled by them too.
I'd recommend mounting the socket inside somewhere rather than outside too, I've experimented with both locations and the terminals suffer bad corrosion when exposed to the elements. Mine is mounted just inside the tailgate, I have to open it anyway as my jump leads are stored there.
Don't forget that by having the smaller terminals in there you are reducing the amps that can be handled by them too.
I'd recommend mounting the socket inside somewhere rather than outside too, I've experimented with both locations and the terminals suffer bad corrosion when exposed to the elements. Mine is mounted just inside the tailgate, I have to open it anyway as my jump leads are stored there.
-
- Registered user
- Posts: 805
- Joined: 19 Jul 2010, 21:12
- 80-90 Mem No: 10610
- Location: Wiltshire
Re: anderson conectors
I've fitted scores of them and always soldered them, no probs if out of the elements
The highest amp ones are best for jumpstarting
The highest amp ones are best for jumpstarting
Syncronaut no 152
92 RHD mv panel van
94 RHD jx doka 16"
92 RHD mv panel van
94 RHD jx doka 16"
-
- Trader
- Posts: 737
- Joined: 07 Aug 2006, 18:54
- 80-90 Mem No: 2951
- Location: Somerset....yarp!
- Contact:
Re: anderson conectors
I've fitted scores of them and always soldered them, no probs if out of the elements
Yeah, I'm sure soldering is fine. I'm just saying technically they are supposed to be crimped. At least that's what I was taught when working substation batteries. More resilient to vibration too.
-
- Registered user
- Posts: 1931
- Joined: 21 Feb 2012, 21:47
- 80-90 Mem No: 0
- Location: lancaster uk
Re: anderson conectors
I spose the main danger would be if a cable shorts out the solder will melt and the end will fall off...leading to more shorts potentially...I would crimp myself but then I have a big old crimper...if I didn't I would solder!
- lloydy
- Registered user
- Posts: 8013
- Joined: 24 Nov 2009, 17:54
- 80-90 Mem No: 5262
- Location: cheam surrey
Re: anderson conectors
big set of crimps here Neil, if you want to borrow them.
Time is a drug. Too much of it kills you
-
- Registered user
- Posts: 805
- Joined: 19 Jul 2010, 21:12
- 80-90 Mem No: 10610
- Location: Wiltshire
Re: anderson conectors
I guess that's why the likes of RAC etc. fit a trip switch in the system ??
Re. corrosion I guess it's the flux that causes the problem, so wash the terminals and fit with copperslip should be ok ???
Re. corrosion I guess it's the flux that causes the problem, so wash the terminals and fit with copperslip should be ok ???
Syncronaut no 152
92 RHD mv panel van
94 RHD jx doka 16"
92 RHD mv panel van
94 RHD jx doka 16"
-
- Trader
- Posts: 737
- Joined: 07 Aug 2006, 18:54
- 80-90 Mem No: 2951
- Location: Somerset....yarp!
- Contact:
Re: anderson conectors
Mine filling up with mud and silt was more the problem I think.
-
- Registered user
- Posts: 1352
- Joined: 23 Oct 2005, 19:15
- 80-90 Mem No: 0
- Location: Nottinghamshire
Re: anderson conectors
I've got a pair of these to fit for the purpose of jump leads being easier to access. Can anyone recommend the correct crimping tool to fix them?
'90 Syncro Hightop. Ex-BUPA/Rowan ambulance with 2.0L GTI power and some curious windows.
)
-
- Registered user
- Posts: 805
- Joined: 19 Jul 2010, 21:12
- 80-90 Mem No: 10610
- Location: Wiltshire
Re: anderson conectors
They do fancy waterproof covers and all !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Syncronaut no 152
92 RHD mv panel van
94 RHD jx doka 16"
92 RHD mv panel van
94 RHD jx doka 16"
-
- Registered user
- Posts: 1931
- Joined: 21 Feb 2012, 21:47
- 80-90 Mem No: 0
- Location: lancaster uk
Re: anderson conectors
poshbuggers wrote:I've got a pair of these to fit for the purpose of jump leads being easier to access. Can anyone recommend the correct crimping tool to fix them?
These...http://www.remora.net/catalogue/cable-c ... tter-RM120" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
-
- Registered user
- Posts: 1352
- Joined: 23 Oct 2005, 19:15
- 80-90 Mem No: 0
- Location: Nottinghamshire
Re: anderson conectors
At £90 plus I think I will ask around local garages and see if anyone has one.
It's a bit much for 4 crimps
It's a bit much for 4 crimps
'90 Syncro Hightop. Ex-BUPA/Rowan ambulance with 2.0L GTI power and some curious windows.
)
-
- Registered user
- Posts: 144
- Joined: 13 Mar 2007, 23:21
- 80-90 Mem No: 12366
- Location: sunny west wales
- Contact:
Re: anderson conectors
Try your local welding distributor
When we ran a welding shop we used to have a crimper for fitting lugs etc when making up welding cables,and often crimped up cables for auto use for people too
Should have kept it when we sold up as they aren't cheap!
When we ran a welding shop we used to have a crimper for fitting lugs etc when making up welding cables,and often crimped up cables for auto use for people too
Should have kept it when we sold up as they aren't cheap!
- nicq
- Registered user
- Posts: 1185
- Joined: 24 Sep 2011, 19:03
- 80-90 Mem No: 10290
- Location: Cranleigh Surrey
Re: anderson conectors
max and caddy wrote:I spose the main danger would be if a cable shorts out the solder will melt and the end will fall off...leading to more shorts potentially...I would crimp myself but then I have a big old crimper...if I didn't I would solder!
If it shorts out the connector will probably melt so it would make little difference.
The terminals are tinned as a plating you can see the solder on the buckets where they are made.
As long as the flux is washed off can't see you having problems.
2.1 Twin slider
-
- Registered user
- Posts: 805
- Joined: 19 Jul 2010, 21:12
- 80-90 Mem No: 10610
- Location: Wiltshire
Re: anderson conectors
Rosin flux is best apparently !!
Syncronaut no 152
92 RHD mv panel van
94 RHD jx doka 16"
92 RHD mv panel van
94 RHD jx doka 16"