Hi Joel- Tried one of those also. They are fine for inside computer etc. but left out in the sun and weather for months, it seemed to loose the spring action so loses contact over time. Dave
S/V Aries 1990 C&C 34+ New London, CT > On Aug 28, 2020, at 1:49 PM, Joel Aronson via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Dave, > > I use the cheaper SeaDog equivalent for my 12 volt computer and monitor > without issues. If your panel is 50w or less it would be adequate. > > Joel > > On Fri, Aug 28, 2020 at 1:40 PM David Knecht via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: > When I set up a solar panel for trickle charging the battery, I used a > cigarette lighter type receptacle and plug to run the solar panel wire > through the bulkhead > (https://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/product.do?part=8528&engine=adwords&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-qHNvba-6wIVxdSzCh3ByQDYEAQYBCABEgLIQfD_BwE > > <https://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/product.do?part=8528&engine=adwords&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-qHNvba-6wIVxdSzCh3ByQDYEAQYBCABEgLIQfD_BwE>). > > However, I have found those plugs to not be reliable and don’t maintain > contact when left for long periods. So I am looking for a better plug > system. > > I am thinking of something like this: > https://www.defender.com/product3.jsp?name=perko-watertight-cable-outlet-and-plug-assembly&path=-1|328|2289986|2289944|2289946&id=846701 > > <https://www.defender.com/product3.jsp?name=perko-watertight-cable-outlet-and-plug-assembly&path=-1%7C328%7C2289986%7C2289944%7C2289946&id=846701> > > Any suggestions? Dave > > S/V Aries > 1990 C&C 34+ > New London, CT > > <pastedGraphic.tiff> > > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and > every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use > PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > <https://www.paypal.me/stumurray> > > > > -- > Joel > > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and > every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use > PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >
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