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Offline Julian

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Sourcing a connector
« on: September 13, 2015, 09:27:47 PM »
I'm trying to locate a cheap source of these in the UK.  I can find them in China if I want to buy 500 on an FOB basis.

I only want around 10 off with circa 150mm x 1 - 1.5mm² tails.

Is there a generic name for them and besides trailers in the USA, where are they used?

I thought I've seen them on RC models but searches don't seem to bring them up.

Appreciate any help.


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Re: Sourcing a connector
« Reply #1 on: September 13, 2015, 09:37:08 PM »
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Re: Sourcing a connector
« Reply #2 on: September 13, 2015, 09:47:36 PM »
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Re: Sourcing a connector
« Reply #3 on: September 13, 2015, 10:18:50 PM »
They are nearly the same as I used on r/c cars. They are called bullet connectors.
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Re: Sourcing a connector
« Reply #4 on: September 13, 2015, 10:57:20 PM »
I guess these are a bit pricey, if you want 10?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MOTOROLA-DM3400-GM340-GM350-GM900-DC-POWER-CONNECTOR-PLUG-LEAD-DOUBLE-BULLET-/351487273035?hash=item51d646284b

Other wise, just put "Bullet connectors" into Ebay. Single ones, male and female, are pence.
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Re: Sourcing a connector
« Reply #5 on: September 13, 2015, 11:16:40 PM »
I've been searching bullet connectors, but didn't find that ad, GM ... good find not too bad a price.

Same bloke does 10 for 18 quid ...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-x-MOTOROLA-GM340-GM300-GM350-DC-POWER-CONNECTOR-PLUG-LEAD-DM3400-MAXTRAC-/351495072458?hash=item51d6bd2aca

Always wonder where he buys them from though.

May buy one to see if it fits my application first.
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Re: Sourcing a connector
« Reply #6 on: September 13, 2015, 11:34:31 PM »
hey use them on kids 12v ride on cars ect...
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Re: Sourcing a connector
« Reply #7 on: September 14, 2015, 12:01:27 AM »
You lot must have been polishing your crystal balls harder than I did mine, Julian said he was looking for a cheap source of these....

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Re: Sourcing a connector
« Reply #8 on: September 14, 2015, 12:02:14 AM »
What about deans connectors? used in RC and can handle high currents.
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Re: Sourcing a connector
« Reply #9 on: September 14, 2015, 12:18:09 AM »
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Re: Sourcing a connector
« Reply #10 on: September 14, 2015, 12:38:40 AM »
Quote from: kamaangir on September 14, 2015, 12:01:27 AM
You lot must have been polishing your crystal balls harder than I did mine, Julian said he was looking for a cheap source of these....

They are coming in at £1.80 each complete with tail, which isn't too bad for what I had in mind.  Would be nice if they can be had cheaper, though.



Quote from: kamaangir on September 14, 2015, 12:02:14 AM
What about deans connectors? used in RC and can handle high currents.

The look like good connectors, but the problem is I need to supply this type to match up with connectors already on existing machines.

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Re: Sourcing a connector
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Re: Sourcing a connector
« Reply #12 on: September 14, 2015, 08:24:05 AM »
Looks like what you are looking for is called an SAE 2 way flat moulded trailer connector. Doesn't seem as though they are cheap.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.TRS0&_nkw=SAE+2-Way+Flat+Molded+Trailer+Connector&_sacat=0

Just realised you have got them cheaper than that anyhow. I guess they are expensive because they are made up to a certain spec. Should be cheaper ones about, maybe not with the SAE mark on them. Doesn't look like they are on Ebay though.
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Re: Sourcing a connector
« Reply #13 on: September 14, 2015, 09:05:47 AM »
Yes, done searches on SAE and "flat bullet" connector.  SAE is just a US standard, so may not be the actual type name.

Anyhow, I've ordered one of the £2.65 ones from "knickerlessparsons" (a trading name that fills one with confidence) on ebay that you flagged up.  If that fits, the bulk buy of 10 @ £18.00 will do fine.

Many thank for all the suggestions.
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Re: Sourcing a connector
« Reply #14 on: September 14, 2015, 09:22:34 AM »
Quote from: Julian on September 14, 2015, 09:05:47 AM
Anyhow, I've ordered one of the £2.65 ones from "knickerlessparsons" (a trading name that fills one with confidence) on ebay that you flagged up. 

Ha ha, that's precisely what I thought. Probably seemed like a good idea when they made the account.
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