Waterproof connectors?

[jsmoriss]

Can anyone recommend some really good quality 4-pin waterproof connectors? If they had a cap for both male & female to keep the connectors waterproof when disconnected, that would be nice too, but the most important factor is their robustness. They have to survive snow, ice, salt, etc. The connectors will be used for some AUX lights on a roof rack, and since the roof rack tilts, the AUX lights have to be disconnected on occasion.

Thanks,
js.

 

[UK4X4]

Not the smallest but reasonable price and quality.

http://www.newark.com/jsp/search/re...nsearch_001&Ntt=buccaneer&Ntx=&isGoback=false

or up from them is the milspec ones...but they cost way more.

They even do a USB waterproof connectors..which I use at work for embeded computer systems

 

[cyclic]

Connectors that are like GM weather pac conectors -

Painless wiring #70404 4 connector

http://www.painlessperformance.com/webcatalog/largeview.php?SearchField=70404

Available from 1 to 6 wires.

 

[jsmoriss]

Not the smallest but reasonable price and quality.

http://www.newark.com/jsp/search/re...nsearch_001&Ntt=buccaneer&Ntx=&isGoback=false

or up from them is the milspec ones...but they cost way more.

They even do a USB waterproof connectors..which I use at work for embeded computer systems

Nice. Thanks UK4x4 - pretty much what I was looking for.

Thanks,
js.

 

[ntsqd]

In a 4 wire connector there is also a square rather than flat configuration if that helps any with fitment. Tried to see if cyclic's link had it and that site isn't set up for searches. You can buy plugs for the individual wire sockets, using one in each would effect the cap that you're looking for. Del City Wire has them, but you'll need to buy the parts according to wire size.

 

[ExpoMike]

Here is what I am thinking of using.

http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|328|49758|112306|316479&id=680929

It's used for marine use so it should be okay for weatherproof.

 

[jsmoriss]

Not the smallest but reasonable price and quality.

http://www.newark.com/jsp/search/re...nsearch_001&Ntt=buccaneer&Ntx=&isGoback=false

or up from them is the milspec ones...but they cost way more.

They even do a USB waterproof connectors..which I use at work for embeded computer systems

UK4X4, thanks again for your suggestion. The original connectors you suggested were only rated to 10A or less, so I went with the 900 series instead, which are rated to 32A.

http://www.newark.com/jsp/search/browse.jsp?N=106594+500003+1001570

Just thought I'd post this info for anyone else looking for waterproof connectors. I'll be using them for 100W lights, so I had to get a higher rated connector. 100W is about 8A and I'll be running 2 lights/wires per pin, so needed a 16A rating or better.

Thanks,
js.