'Quick connect' terminals

[Matt Irvine]

I'm having trouble explaining what I want, and I still don't know if I'm in the right place..
What I want is a small quick connect plug, most commonly a square, to join the two wires of my spotlights, so they're twelve volt. I'm looking for two male and 5 or 6 female, or vice versa.
What I'm after is similar to what is found in an engine bay and to connect headlights etc
I just don't know what they're called

 

[stg454]

I believe you are looking for a weather pack connector. They come in a wide range of wires and configurations.

http://m.delcity.net/store/Weather-Pack-Sealed-Connectors/p_797635

 

[dw1]

Sta Kon quick disconnects

https://www.fastenal.com/web/products/electrical/terminals-and-wire-connectors/disconnects/_/Navigation;jsessionid=HcbqVG9ZYpqxgXLY8tjvLJsqsphpw7zZQ1RXrVxL1yvpd0zqt5v2!-227872260!-1828375754?term=&termca=&termpx=&sortby=webrank&sortdir=descending&searchmode=productSearch&filterByVendingMachine=&r=~|categoryl1:"601280 Electrical"|~ ~|categoryl2:"601347 Terminals and Wire Connectors"|~ ~|categoryl3:"601349 Disconnects"|~

My Link doesnt work, google Sta Kon

 

[Matt Irvine]

Those weather packs could be perfect.

The STA Kons are looking to just be terminals but I could be missing something?

This is the kind of thing I had in mind, but I want to be able to solder my wires straight in

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[alfredeneuman]

Sta-kon # RB14-250F for #14-16 wires. RA18-250F for #18, RC10-250F for #12-10.

For the male part of the connector just replace the "F" in the parts number with a "T"

 

[Redwolf947]

Do a search for Multi-Purpose Pigtail. OR SAE connector. You might see something you like.

 

[Platonic Solid]

... I'm looking for two male and 5 or 6 female, or vice versa. ...

How do you connect 5 or 6 females to 2 males?

...I want to be able to solder my wires straight in

Doesn't exist, at least not if you need it to be weather proof.

Could just use the Ideal 30-1261 22 to 14 AWG Weatherproof Wire Connector:

 

[Matt Irvine]

How do you connect 5 or 6 females to 2 males?

Doesn't exist, at least not if you need it to be weather proof.

Could just use the Ideal 30-1261 22 to 14 AWG Weatherproof Wire Connector:

Hunting spotlight, one set of leads with aliigator clips, one with a ciggarette lighter plug and so on


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[Matt Irvine]

Does not need to be overly weather proof,


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[Morrison]

If it doesn't need to be weather proof you could probably use one of these connectors in the link. There are a few types on this site. These are commonly used in high end rc aircraft that run from 12volts to 50 and can handle high currents, depending on which you get.
http://www.progressiverc.com/silicone-wire-and-connectors/connectors

 

[Platonic Solid]

These are intended for light fixtures, but may work for your purpose. Just take note of stranded wire limitations. You could do a light tinning on the stripped stranded leads to get it to work if your wire isn't exactly to spec.
http://www.idealind.com/prodDetail.do?prodId=powerplug_2wire_standard&div=0&l1=luminaire_disconnects

 

[brewchief]

Look around at Delcity or waytek, they will both have a wide variety of choices, keep in mind some choices may require special crimpers.

 

[pedrodagr8]

If it doesn't need to be weather proof you could probably use one of these connectors in the link. There are a few types on types on this site. These are commonly used in high end rc aircraft that run from 12volts to 50 and can handle high currents, depending on which you get.
http://www.progressiverc.com/silicone-wire-and-connectors/connectors

I was going to post similar. The EC3 or XT60 sound like what you need. The XT60 are very cheap and easily available.

 

[dave67fd]

There's nearly a million types of connetors available.
Search Mouser

http://www.mouser.com/Connectors/_/N-5g3y/

or Digikey

http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en/connectors-interconnects

If they can't help you no one can.

Maybe the simple Molex will work. Solder or crimp to the pin, insert into the housing. Make up whatever and how many different genders you need. I think the shack has them if there's still one in your area.

 

[Wsmoore]

Try hi-line they have a truck that comes to work and they have what you are looking for

 

[Marctrees]

Google "Dean's connectors". It's what almost all guys use that play with the $1000 remote control cars for their battery pack plugs for years now.
They have a very high current rating, which your spotlight may need.

 

[theoldwizard1]

Google "Dean's connectors". It's what almost all guys use that play with the $1000 remote control cars for their battery pack plugs for years now.
They have a very high current rating, which your spotlight may need.

Dean's are excellent. Worth the $$$ for low voltage drop. IIRC, they do NOT lock together.

Also good and maybe a bit more "robust" (withstand yanking better) are Andersen Power Poles. They come in multiple sizes, but 15A and 30A is very common.

These are basically smaller versions of the same giant connector you see on electric fork lift and floor machines battery packs

 

[KineticDissent]

Anderson plugs sound like they would fit the bill. And they can be had at the local Napa.

 

[Todd1803]

Google "Dean's connectors". It's what almost all guys use that play with the $1000 remote control cars for their battery pack plugs for years now.
They have a very high current rating, which your spotlight may need.

Dean's connectors and PowerPole both very high quality, zero-loss connectors. The Dean's plugs are, in most cases, more efficient than the wire they are attached to. My years spent playing with the thousand-dollar radio control stuff would steer me in this direction, provided a water tight connection wasn't a requirement.

 

[RickP]

If you just need to connect the two wires for 12v power, I'd really recommend the wires and connectors that come with a Battery Tender. They're widely available, interchangeable, and pretty inexpensive. I think amazon has a variety of them listed.

 

[roketa36]

Deans, ec3, ec5 or power poles are all good choices.

Personally I would pick ec3s

 

[Marctrees]

off topic- For my sons 9th birthday I started him on the high end RC trucks.

Start with " TeamAssociated" brand trucks if anyone is interested.

Best there is. Electric to to begin with, not gas.

4 years later he builds an electric one we had the local Cop clock at about 80 mph.

We built the first truck together. (Way too much for that age to do alone at that level) After that, he did all mostly himself.

Think about it.

Definately hit some trees, had to learn to replace parts, etc.

Now he's 28, and will carry the experience and learning through his life.

NO question, best investment I EVER made.

 

[Marctrees]

Then got him his first set of Craftsman mech tools at 15.

Reallllly advise something like the above posts if you've got boys OR girls if it fits them.

 

[Marctrees]

OMG.......... And it also taught him some full size real life driving skills also. Marc