12V Adapters, Extension & Cables. What are the most common connections and 12V adapters used in Caravans, Solar Panels, Fridges and 12V Solar Panel Setups for Camping & Off the Grid Solar Living.

Aussie Batteries & Solar stock a large range of accessories including 12V adapters, extensions and cables to make it easy to power your 12 Volt appliances with a range of connection options. You can buy online from our range including Anderson and Cigarette to Hella (Merit) or Alligator Clamps. We can help you, no matter what you need, weather it is a double or even triple adapter, an extension lead or a regular 12V adapter our range of 12V adapters and accessories will have you covered for almost any situation. We sotck a large range of 12v Adaptors for your Extension Leads, Andersen Plugs & More.

Find out more about the different 12V power connections and adapters.  Read on below and get a full run down on all the 12V adapters and connections in our range.

 

Anderson Plugs 12V Adapters : Anderson Power Plugs are the most widely used 12V connection for camping, 4WD,caravans, boating and other 12V solar and battery applications. The major advantage of Anderson plug connections is that they are both physically and electronically hermaphroditic meaning there is no risk of reverse polarity and each plug can be used as either male or female connections. Our Anderson plugs are rated to 50A so they are ready for high current applications and providing power to larger 12V appliances. Anderson plug connections are a safe, easy and reliable option when a strong connection counts.

Anderson Plugs are found in our range of: Portable Dual Battery Systems & Portable Solar Panels

Hella/Merit Connections: Hella or Merit plugs are now becoming one of the most a common 12V connections in many automotive vehicles and look very similar to cigarette plugs. Compared to a regular 12V cigarette plug these provide a much more reliable physical connection so they can be used in vibrating environments and are able to carry much higher currents meaning they can be used to provide power to your larger 12 volt appliances.

 

 

12V Cigarette Style Plugs; Cigarette Lighter power connectors are the most common 12V connection you will find them in almost every vehicle. They are also the most common connection found on most 12V appliances. They provide a simple and effective connection for most situations but come into issues with contact stability in vibrating environments such as heavy off road touring.

 

 

Alligator Clamps; These are also known as Crocodile or Spring Clamps and are simple devices that provide an easy temporary electrical connection for a variety of 12V applications.

 

Alligator Clamps are most commonly found on: Portable Solar Panels

 

 

Ring Terminals: Ring terminals are an easy way to create a semi-permanent electrical connection. Most ring terminals fit over 12V battery terminals and give a secure and reliable electrical connection. All adapters with ring terminals in our range enable you to easily power your 12V appliances with other common 12V connections directly from a 12V battery.

Ring Terminals can be attached to Deep Cycle AGM Batteries.

If you need expert, tailored, no-obligation advice on 12V Adapters, Extension & Cables  email or call our friendly team on 1800 853 315 or shop online with Australian wide delivery, direct to your door.

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