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[09bumblebee]

Ok I'm in need of a 6 pin connetor that I can mount to my DIY led light I just finished. I want to be able to just unplug the light from the wiring harness if I need to take it down. I was planning on using r232 but it cant handle 1 amp which is the max I'm running through one of my strings of LED's. I like that the r232 screws into the port so it cant come out. So anyone have any suggestions.

 

[cdrewferd]

What about Cat5 networking cable?

 

[09bumblebee]

Yea I though about it. But there's a chance id have to double it up to handle 1 amp

 

[Haulin Oates]

Calling electrical people

What about an automotive style plug? Like a Bosch, deutz, or GM style?

 

[09bumblebee]

Yea I was thinking that as well than I can just splice in my own wire.

 

[Haulin Oates]

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Deutsch... God darn auto correct...

 

[Haulin Oates]

Calling electrical people

Napa sells GM style and deutsch... Those are the 2 easier to work with anyways. I think if you go to the counter and explain what your doing, they'll take you back and show you what they have and what you'll need. Be sure to get the good terminal tool too... It make life a ton easier!!

 

[09bumblebee]

Yea I have the terminal tool from when I worked at GM, To bad my parts buddy doesnt work there anymore. Gotta have some Gm parts in this frag tank build somewhere lol.

 

[Haulin Oates]

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I'll rummage through my "random keepers" drawer tonight at work and see what I can find...

 

[bigfoot610]

use solid gage sprinkler wire its black jacketed and can easily handle 1 amp

 

[bigfoot610]

http://www.powerstream.com/Wire_Size.htm

this will let you know the free air amperages a wire can carry by gauge

 

[Smiley]

how about a trailer wire harness....

 

[High Plains Reefer]

and carquest carries weatherpack connectors wich are weatherproof just go look in the catalog

 

[Haulin Oates]

Calling electrical people

and carquest carries weatherpack connectors wich are weatherproof just go look in the catalog

I don't think weatherpack makes a 6 pin... I could be wrong.

 

[ef8crxman]

Go to Radio shack and get some DB-9 connectors. They can then be soldered some 18-20 awg wire. Or you can get them online http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?partnumber=090-555

 

[09bumblebee]

Go to Radio shack and get some DB-9 connectors. They can then be soldered some 18-20 awg wire. Or you can get them online http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?partnumber=090-555

Nice great idea ill do that.

 

[High Plains Reefer]

you could do 2 3 pin ones face em opposite so you cant confuse them

 

[projectx]

Radio shack carries a 6 pin molex male and female pack, its not water proof but would fit the bill.
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103251

 

[saltySamurai]

I use molex connectors - the "MiniFitJr" connectors - for all my LED circuits. This is the same size and brand that the IceCap 440/660 ballasts use. You can get them in 4, 8, 12, 24 and up circuits per connector. Mouser electronics will sell the connectors (male and female) as well as the metal pins.
http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Molex/50-36-1734/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMtHyRFzBQ9JV2QnVUIMYcc8

 

[sethsolomon]

what led build is yours? Rapid LED?