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[Av8r3400 1179]

Does anyone know of a source for a 5-wire plug that's weather proof?

 

I'm looking for something, preferably a bulkhead fitting, to connect the wiring from my trim servo to the airframe of the plane.  Five (5) wires, fairly small - 26 gage.

 

Thoughts?

 

Is this something to consider?

[TJay 1041]

that might be a bit heavy I would look at trailer accessory in any hardware store. they all have flat 4 and some flat 5 wire plugs male and female.

 

[High Country 69]

D sub VGA plug like what your computer monitor uses. http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/d-sub-computer-Connector-Right-Angle_316975511.html

heres one done on an RV https://johnsrv7a.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/dsc_9767.jpg

 

 

 

I just got the DSUB pins (male and female) at radio shack and put one on each wire accordingly and used a small piece of heat shrink to hold each one together and one bigger piece of heat shrink over the whole joint to keep a good mechanical bond. not as easy to take apart as a plug but it gave a real nice clean install and I don't plan to unplug it too often so I'm not too worried. but the computer monitor plugs work great and many have the small screws to hold the two halves together securely.

 

-Robert-

Edited 4 Feb 2015 by High Country

[wolves200 31]

I bought fewfrom here; they are good quality and fast shipping, however don´t know about water proof...

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281126349688?_trksid=p2060778.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 

http://stores.ebay.com/3w-DIY-cable-kom/aviation-plug-/_i.html?_fsub=4407658017&_sid=924811827&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322

 

now here is another, water proof---

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-Waterproof-Electrical-Wire-Connector-Plug-Terminals-HID-1-2-3-4-5-6-Way-Pin-/261420505061?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&var=&hash=item3cdde057e5

 

 

hope it helps

Regards

Dimitri

[Luked 71]

I'm no electrical expert, but I always liked the looks of these:

 

http://www.delcity.net/store/Weather-Pack-Sealed-Connectors-&-Components/p_797635.h_797645.t_1.r_IF1003?mkwid=RazW8Uie&crid=38094426869&gclid=CMCR_PnxyMMCFYVafgod4i8ADw

 

They are used on some american cars, but I can't remember where I saw them. They are available with 2 to 6 pins, and have a weather tight seal. They are just plastic, so pretty light. I've never used them, but I plan to at some point.

[Av8r_Sed 82]

How about this one?  Pretty similar, but easier mounting with the supplied nut and gasket.  You have to be careful to get the correct sex on the pins for each half and make sure you get the solder cup version.  Available from Digi-Key or Mouser.

 

 

http://www.mouser.com/Connectors/Circular-Connectors/Standard-Circular-Connectors/Standard-Circular-Connector/_/N-av49jZscv7?P=1z0x3z0&Keyword=mini-con-x&FS=True&Ns=Pricing|0

[Av8r3400 1179]

I found these on Spruce.  Ordered this set with connectors and crimper.  I've used these before for work and know them to be quality and workable.  I didn't know Spruce had them...

 

Now with the proper crimper and extractor tool I can use these elsewhere on the plane and other projects, too.

[Luked 71]

That's a variation on the type I had in mind. Good to know you can get them from Spruce. I might have to get one of those crimpers.