maxtrac power connector question

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wazzzzzzzzup
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maxtrac power connector question

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what is the name of the type of power connector used on the maxtrac, low pwr spectra, ETC...?

i need to buy some but dont know what they are called.

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Re: maxtrac power connector question

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I forgot the name but they are found in the RV/boat section...

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Just be carefull with the RV/Auto connectors.
If they come in a pair one of them will have the wire colors reversed.
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They may have had a name at one time, but these days they are just called flat molded two pole connectors.
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I've also seen them called "quick-disconnect"
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Re: maxtrac power connector question

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videonerd wrote:I've also seen them called "quick-disconnect"
And "trailer connector".

Watch the polarity...
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Will wrote:
videonerd wrote:I've also seen them called "quick-disconnect"
And "trailer connector".

Watch the polarity...
Yep. The exposed pole on the radio is positive, so on the wire the enclosed pole will be positive!
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Re: maxtrac power connector question

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does anyone know a online source for these connectors?
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Go to your local auto parts store or boat store. They all carry them. Should also have them in Walmart in the auto electrical section.

Jim



wazzzzzzzzup wrote:does anyone know a online source for these connectors?
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And if you prefer or need the ones with 12 ga. conductors vice the ones more commonly available with 14 or 16 ga conductors, try www.partsexpress.com in Ohio.
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