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Originally Posted by Garbz
For the record I HATE cig plugs. I'd like to find the person who decided a plug with a spring loaded tip that basically attempts to force its way out of its socket is a good idea.
I find it funny that in this hobby of sensitive electronics and systems where having stable and continuous power for many hours at a time is imperative that so many people rely on the wretched things.
I highly recommend the smallest of the Anderson Powerpole series if you need something sturdy with a high current rating.
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I have to agree, although the original design of the Cig plug and socket was different and latch better. As the cheap import became more available then the designs changed.
The CIG plug was designed only for the cigarette lighter which used the bimetal temp sensor to spring out. Someone decided to try and adapt it for non smokers and left us with frustrations.
On my last attempt I discarded and went for XLR connectors for mid current rating. Andersons are designed for very high currents and I use them for the main battery terminals.