Looking for 12v plug and socket

JohnD

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I have a chiller box that should plug into the "cigarette lighter" accessory socket in the boot.

The plug and cable end were damaged and I want to connect a new lead to the wire. I have one with a "lighter" plug

I'm trying to find a small 2-pin 12v 5A (or more) snap together plug and socket that I can easily open and fit my wires to. I might fit one to a working light on a wander lead, or something, as well.

Any suggestions?

My shoddy alternative is crimped insulated spade or bullet connectors with heat-shrink sheathing (all of which I already have)
 
Could you make this work?

www.ebay.co.uk

5M Car Cigarette Lighter 12V Extension Cable Adapter Socket Charger Lead New UK | eBay

Suitable for car, motorcycle, truck cigarette lighter power plug extension cord. 1 Cigarette lighter plug extension cable. No more than 60W power, if not, it will be short circuit. Line thickness: 0.5 flat (non-standard) red and black parallel line.
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Or the old 2 pin power connectors used on some older boats

RS PRO Circular Connector, 2 Contacts, Cable MountPlug and Socket, Male and Female Contacts, IP67 | RS

uk.rs-online.com uk.rs-online.com
 
I got some of these off ebay, but they arrived with short wires attached and I can't see any way to get them apart.

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Those you listed lift the locking tab on the left hand one and pull apart.
They may be tight due to rhe rubber seal.
 
Belle427 said:
Those you listed lift the locking tab on the left hand one and pull apart.
They may be tight due to rhe rubber seal.
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I mean, to take out the existing short wires and fit my own.
 
EFLImpudence said:

Obviously a crimper is required.
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Thanks, I think I have found some now I used your product wording

www.ebay.co.uk

10X Automotive Connector 2 Pin Way Plug Kit Car Waterproof Electrical Wire Cable | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 10X Automotive Connector 2 Pin Way Plug Kit Car Waterproof Electrical Wire Cable at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.
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JohnD said:
It will be flopping around in the boot of the car, and every time I unplug it to carry at Margate or Glyndebourne.
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Any connectors you buy will flop just as much. Spade/bullet connectors also take less space. Too much money to burn I think.
 
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