Cheap Anderson Plugs - Quality?

[Flynndog]

Anyone got some feedback on the cheap Anderson plugs off ebay?

Are they hopeless or do they do the job well?

 

[terryc]

Apparently they wear faster, but that is just a comment in another list.
No idea myself, I just purchased genuine in bulk.
It is the bits and bobs that really cost the money; handles, covers, etc.

 

[joe2006]

I have heard mixed things about the non-original Anderson plugs. Last time I bought 10 original 50 amp ones. Too long ago to check my purchase history on evil bay but I see they are listed for about $20.00 inc post. At $2.00 each I would rather be safe than sorry. They come in handy for lots of things too. The thing is crimping the buggers. Ended up buying a little gas soldering iron for a couple of bucks to do the job.

 

[4.0lt]

I use the one`s from BCF with the little LED so I know there is connection. Soldering I find is the easiest way.

 

[qqc d22]

you can crimp the smaller ones with just a set of ratchet crimpers, use the yellow colored slot job done

 

[damo d40]

i have being buying 10 x GENUINE Anderson plug Connectors SB50 50amp Bulk
pack for 28 delivered ive got them on 125 amp cable right down to my solar panels

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/10-x-GEN...=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3369087522

Anyone got some feedback on the cheap Anderson plugs off ebay?

Are they hopeless or do they do the job well?

 

[Flynndog]

i have being buying 10 x GENUINE Anderson plug Connectors SB50 50amp Bulk
pack for 28 delivered ive got them on 125 amp cable right down to my solar panels

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/10-x-GEN...=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3369087522

Damo,

Your a legend. Thanks.

Flynny

 

[outback dreaming]

I bought one for my caravan. Didn't fit the original Anderson plug on the ute until I cut a little piece out of the middle. Fitted like a glove then.

 

[siringo]

I've used some non originals. They worked, but I'm pretty sure they're not as strong and don't insert and remove as easily as the diny di ones.

 

[RustyNav09]

Check my build thread. I purchased thhe colour coded ones off eBay and have found them perfect. Fool proof and good quality

 

[JASON-D40]

using ebay ones on my Nav, prado and camper. No issues.

bought 10 of ebay for the price of one from supercheap

 

[Peter ST_R]

I have had a few different ebay ones, all have worked well with their own but because of slight variation between each lot I have had tight and loose conections when mixing plugs from differnet suppliers. As my older plugs were getting brittle from age I just bit the bullet and replaced all my stuff with the one lot of cheap ebay units and have a few left over for more accessories later.