Looking for a bulkhead connector that does solar AND 120vac

[alia176]

I'm not wanting to penetrate my beautifully crafted all alum tongue box with two mondo holes if I can help it. Does anyone know of a bulkhead waterproof connector that can be used for solar panel connection and 120vac connection? Sort of like combining the two below into a single unit, if such animal exists.

One thought I had is to use a 120vac connector for both, which isn't conventional but who cares. I can use a two wire 120vac plug for solar panel connection and a typical three wire extension cord for 120vac to charge the batteries in the garage. Obviously, i'd have to reconfigure the connections inside the cargo box before connecting to the bulk head connections and the chances of connecting the wrong voltage would be rather high, which is a huge downside.

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Thank you.

 

[verdesard0g]

Not likely to find such a thing as 120vac and low voltage should never be run together or even connected in the same box.

 

[DaveInDenver]

Not likely to find such a thing as 120vac and low voltage should never be run together or even connected in the same box.

It's fine if the connectors are appropriately distinct. Although these USB outlets have the 5V power supply built-in so you're only running 120VAC to it, so not quite the same. You'll see 120VAC next to 12VDC on generators and there's no risk of confusing the two.



Not sure exactly how to approach this problem but I'd maybe be thinking some sort of double gang weatherproof box or covers.

 

[Teardropper]

One thought I had is to use a 120vac connector for both, which isn't conventional but who cares.

If you accidentally plug a 120-volt line into your solar controller it'll care real fast and be done.

T

 

[mep1811]

This is an easy way to get AC into your tongue box. Mount the Zamp plug and this one in the back of the box so no one can see them or on the bottom.

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[alia176]

If you accidentally plug a 120-volt line into your solar controller it'll care real fast and be done.

T

Very true indeed!

 

[alia176]

This is an easy way to get AC into your tongue box. Mount the Zamp plug and this one in the back of the box so no one can see them or on the bottom.

NOCO GCP1 15 Amp 125V AC Port Plug Power Inlet with 16-Inch Integrated Extension Cord

I don't want to drill two holes, the whole point of this thread. I'll see if I can fit a solar solution into a shore power port some how.

 

[WOODY2]

It's fine if the connectors are appropriately distinct. Although these USB outlets have the 5V power supply built-in so you're only running 120VAC to it, so not quite the same. You'll see 120VAC next to 12VDC on generators and there's no risk of confusing the two.

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Not sure exactly how to approach this problem but I'd maybe be thinking some sort of double gang weatherproof box or covers.

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This is a viable option, just use different pattern plugs/recepticle ie: std 3 prong plug for 120v and a twist lock or non std 3 prong for solar. Easy peasy!

 

[john61ct]

Any 5+ pin connector with sufficient ampacity will do.

Then you make a pigtail that breaks out to whatever standard connectors you like.

 

[alia176]

Any 5+ pin connector with sufficient ampacity will do.

Then you make a pigtail that breaks out to whatever standard connectors you like.

I like that idea actually.