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Post by Captain Beaky on Aug 9, 2008 17:28:32 GMT
Hi, am after some help with my outboard-battery charging cable. I have a Tohatsu 30HP 2-stroke. Am looking to find replacement cables and if possible a replacement plug to fit the socket on the engine. Have spoke to quite a few Tohatsu dealers + search on the net for the cable with no joy. Just wondering if the cables can be brought as a stand alone item or if they need to be made from electrical wire (& if so what type). Also wondered if anyone knew a source for the plug currently on the wire? Socket  Plug   Cheers Dave ;D |
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Post by squidlips on Aug 9, 2008 17:37:15 GMT
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Post by sixrods on Aug 9, 2008 17:47:25 GMT
Looking at your plug and socket if Tohatsu haven't got one you can replace them both with any similar 2pin plug and socket. You will have to make sure any new one which you fit is capable of carrying the charging current. Looking at your current plug and socket it looks to be rated at about 10amps however Tohatsu should be able to tell you. I would think that the cable size would be about 1.5mm (multi starnd 2core mains cable), again Tohasu should be able to advise if the size is not marked on your existing cable.
RS components have a very wide selection of plugs/sockets and you should be able to get one that actually fits directly replaces the one already mounted your engine, if you haven't got access to RS any electrical wholesaler or electronics shop hould be able to help.
I would think the whole lot should cost you less than £20
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Post by Captain Beaky on Aug 10, 2008 7:29:04 GMT
cheers guys ;D
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Post by pjl83 on Aug 10, 2008 8:28:09 GMT
try maplins in newport. if they've not got one in, then they'll know where to get one!
what part is wrong with the current one? is it the plug or the cable?
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Post by Captain Beaky on Aug 10, 2008 9:36:59 GMT
try maplins in newport. if they've not got one in, then they'll know where to get one! what part is wrong with the current one? is it the plug or the cable? Not sure....its probably the cable but I was hoping to replace the cable & plug as they should be fairly cheap... |
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Post by pjl83 on Aug 10, 2008 10:08:06 GMT
should be easy to test with a continuity tester. if you can't find the plugs and it's the cable that is damaged then it should be easy enough to make off the plugs again. with a crimper or soldering iron.
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