davisg Posted January 4, 2010 Posted January 4, 2010 Just got a new Minn Kota Power Drive and need to get the Male and Female receptacle for it and my boat, any suggestions on good ones. It is for a 12v and price dont matter as i want a good one. Thanks Quote
Super User Wayne P. Posted January 4, 2010 Super User Posted January 4, 2010 http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_38067_225001000_225000000_225001000_225-1-0 There are some straight prong types like the Minn Kota ones but those lose their contact surface tension quicker if they are unplugged often. That loss of tension increases resistance, which causes heat in the outlet and voltage loss to the motor. Quote
Josh Bassman Posted January 4, 2010 Posted January 4, 2010 My fishing partner just bypassed his plug because it kept coming unplugged and heating up. He wired it straight to the battery with an inline fuse. Quote
Super User K_Mac Posted January 4, 2010 Super User Posted January 4, 2010 http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_38067_225001000_225000000_225001000_225-1-0There are some straight prong types like the Minn Kota ones but those lose their contact surface tension quicker if they are unplugged often. That loss of tension increases resistance, which causes heat in the outlet and voltage loss to the motor. When I installed mine, I was the same way; I don't care if it costs a little more, I want to install the plug and outlet once without having to worry about it coming loose or heating up. I used the covered version of the outlet Wayne suggested with the matching plug. It is a little pricey, but very well made . Quote
CHEVYRIDAZ Posted January 4, 2010 Posted January 4, 2010 They have a Minn Kota heavy duty set at Wal-Mart for about $30. I bought it because my old one was heating up and it is tough man! Quote
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