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Old 10-17-2007, 11:58 AM
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Does anyone know of a supplier for these?
I'm thinking of one similar to automotive ones that are oval in shape with a rubber ribbed sealing gasket (i've seen orange & green gaskets under a hood) with a pig tail for pos & neg.
Tried auto store but the only have females like the ones to fit on late model alternators.

Tinned wire would be nice.

I want to put these on all the stuff that fails ( pumps mostly) so when i have to service a pump, all i have to do is disconnect plumbing and unplug the connector and out it comes! No cutting wires and re-soldering or crimping in (of course you know) in
the tightest most inconvienient place.
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Old 10-17-2007, 01:39 PM
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http://www.route66supply.com

these are automotive connectors but they may work for you
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Thanks for the link.
Looks like you have to add your own pigtail which is better because I can use tinned wire, seal any other spots around where the wire exits and marinize it.
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These do not have tinned wire or are submersible, but might do the trick. You can use heat-shrink crimps to connect the wires & coat the connections with dielectric grease




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wooo, did they wipe out your post glen? i thought that site looked pretty cool.
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wooo, did they wope out your post glen? i thought that site looked pretty cool.
no... because the same post was answered on the electronics site..but here's what I found trying to help marsea....I do not get paid buy this company (LOL)
http://www.suresealconnections.com/orderSamples.html
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Very cool connectors..Thanks for link!
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Take a look at this site, you may find what you are looking for.
waytekwire.com
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Old 10-20-2007, 09:45 AM
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That Sureseal Site sure has some neat products. The only problem I see is that you have to have special tools/crimpers. If you want something like a four pin waterproof connector with tinned wire pigtails, contact Bennett Marine. Easy to deal with and a great product.
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