If it is desired to operate this connector with wires of a size larger than the #12 provided, can the terminals be easily accessed to make the change?
1120669
No - the terminals are firmly built in, and the weatherproofing pretty much prevents their removal. If you could get them out, it'd be very unlikely that the replacement wires/terminals would end up with a weatherproof enclosure when you were done.
1586735
Yes, you can do that. Some people just buy a second small one in the future and combine the two with a special connector. That way works too but sometimes it can be a problem. I would go with the bigger.
1239995
I bought the mating (weatherized) MC4 connectors; not expensive, but the crimp tool is pricey. Of course you can cut off the extant MC4 connectors and splice to any appropriate wire pair. Your chosen 16AWG wire is sufficient for the approx 2.5A max current if you are not going too far, (perhaps 20 ft or less; remember voltage drop is a function of distance). If the cables have shielding ( I think they don't), be certain to prevent a short to the shield where you splice. You can look under the terminal cover to see if they are shielded; I did, but can't remember for sure.
2269588
Of course you can replace without any problem just a question of the size of the connection to be the same, and if it is different then apply the appropriate reductions that will certainly give you the same effect and it will work without any problem, I did so because I had a couple of sizes Sincerely, Marek
219360
hi , i have a large swaging tool . but , you can also solder your stranded wire leads into each connector . this allows you to un-solder the connection if you need to make any changes . hope that this helps . by the way , dont forget to apply anti corrosive electrical grease on all mating connector ends .tom
363379
I believe there is a bushing in there so you can use a smaller gauge wire. I will check when I get home to be sure. They make adapters to go up or down in gauge size if you want to do that.
80092
Likely not but access to connectors is from bottom... & #8 wire is stiff so bending it 6 of them may be an issue.
1435319
Will need spade type connections. If one doesn't have them already, it's easy to change.
1590788
Without modification yes.You should be able to sure them to the same switch pretty easy though
40377
You could enlarge the holes in the ends where the wire fits if the plugs would fit inside enclosure.
2143193
I think you need something more like the HT-225D. You're most likely talking about Molex open barrel terminals and the 225D is specifically for smaller wire. It has two crimpers, for 18-22 and for 24-30, Says it's for 3 or 4 pin Molex and D-Sub & Open Barrel connectors.
887363
you can shorten the wires , it would be very tedious , you would need the correct wire/pin tools to open and close all the fittings/crimps
717415
There is an adjustable stop for the wire length. You are able to easily adjust the stop to your 1/8" length.
858636
If desperate enough you can rig any wire to any switch, but this is a little thing and you would soon fry the tiny contacts inside if you were using it to control a circuit that drew so much power as to need 8 ga wire. Do what Roland S. says. Look up Bosch relays.
2135253
I used 16 gauge with the terminals that are provided. If you want to go to a heavier wire, you can provide your own terminals which are readily available.
1975786
Most likely, but you might have to splice the wires because the plugs are different.
1329963
No but you can cut the wires and attach whatever battery connector you choose.