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Old 10-10-2011, 06:48 PM
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Default Weatherproof connector

Anybody find a good source for a waterproof connector? Looking for more than 2 pins (ideally > 6).
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Old 10-10-2011, 07:46 PM
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Try weatherpack connectors... Mcmaster-Carr has them, as do most good auto part suppliers.
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Old 10-11-2011, 04:33 AM
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Default Seal-all Connectors

Search these on ACS.
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Old 10-11-2011, 05:00 AM
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The auto industry has a good arrangement of connectors. Same pins as we use. Check out the catalog for Painless Wiring. (2,3,4, and 6 pins with watertight seals around the pins and cups.)
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Old 10-11-2011, 06:33 AM
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Default Deutsch Connectors DT Series

I did a bit of research a while back and found Deutsch Connectors, weather proof, clips closed, light weight, easy to use, top quality. Very happy with them on my aircraft.

http://www.deutsch.net/deutsch-produ...ch.aspx?page=3
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Old 10-11-2011, 09:43 AM
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I did a bit of research a while back and found Deutsch Connectors, weather proof, clips closed, light weight, easy to use, top quality. Very happy with them on my aircraft.

http://www.deutsch.net/deutsch-produ...ch.aspx?page=3
I used to be a machinist for them in a prior life-----havent thought about Deutsch in years.
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Old 10-11-2011, 11:33 AM
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These are pretty good for items like the trim servos...

From the Mouser catalog...

http://www.mouser.com/catalog/catalogUSD/644/1449.pdf
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