Kevin A wrote:wlooper89 wrote:I do not see plugs and connectors online that are designed for DC with the amp rating I need.
Many thanks! Bill
I wouldn't use AC connectors on a DC system, it's too easy for someone to mistakenly plug AC power into your 12 volt system
I agree - Mixing AC and DC connectors can only lead to a disaster on down the road
For others reading about this 'predicament' - A 25 amp converter in a tear is waaaaaay overkill - Unless you actually have a total of 25 amps of DC appliances that you'll be running all at once
Size your converter to match the anticipated load - Something around 5 amps would be fine for 95% of us. If your system has a battery, the converter can actually be smaller than the total load of everything you might run at once, because the battery can make up the difference for those infrequent times when your load exceeds the output of the converter
No need to waste extra space or lug around extra weight using an oversized converter. If you're using a battery charger for your DC power, smaller is actually better because batteries live longer when they are slow charged than when they are hammered by a larger charger
Don