T&T: 12 Volt connectors

[Steve Sipe]

Jim Barrentine wrote:
> We all have numerous 12V DC pumps on our boats.  Mine are all wired 
> with crimp type connectors.  I was thinking about replacing them 
> locking, plug in DC connectors.
>   
What would be the advantage? Sure you can plug a replacement into it, 
after you crimp the new end on the pump, but now  you've got a recipe 
for corrosion. Why not use a heat shrink butt splice? It'll be more 
secure, corrosion-proof, and in the long run probably less trouble. 
They'll cost less too. I don't have my copy of the ABYC standard, but if 
my memory serves me right, I don't believe the spade disconnect 
terminals meet the standard, but I could be mistaken. Sometimes less is 
more. <G>

But if you insist on using spade connectors, try terminaltown.com 
<http://terminaltown.com/> for all kinds of connectors.

Steve Sipe
Solo 4303 "Maerin"
Chesapeake Bay