Quick release solar panel connectors – internal use only?

[robdav]

I want to be able to easily disconnect my solar panel connection so I can switch it between the charge controller charging the leisure battery and a separate power pack.

 

I have thought of using regular MC4 connectors but they are fiddly to disconnect and I don’t need the waterproofness as it’s all internal.

 

Can anyone recommend some decent connectors that would achieve this?

 

Thanks, Rob

 

[pepe63xnotuse]

Hi..Sorry, I've no current first hand experience (we used lots of multi-pin plugs-which took the uninsulated male/female crimps'- where I used to work,- but I have no idea what they would have been "called"...but they were quite crude, and needed shrink wrap to "smarten them up").

 

Maybe have a look at the RS components site (and search "connectors")?

 

https://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/?sra=oss&r=t&searchTerm=connectors

 

I would like to think that a decent auto-electrics outlet could advise?(and you'd then get to "feel" the quality of it).

But I'd want to make sure it was something that was durable enough to be plugged & unplugged and not just something that is really meant to remain connected....

[Keithl]

First question, what max current and at what voltage?

 

I use 3 pin XLR plugs for my 12 volt power supplies and they are rated for 10 Amps at 12 volts.

 

Something like https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/373119254871 which clearly states 10 A at 12 V.

[Den]

I’ve used in the past the Tamiya plugs.

Ideal for regular connecting reasonably smart and easy to fit.

[Geeco]

The caravan industry here use Anderson connectors as "the standard".

I believe they are available in UK from AT leads & connectors in beautiful downtown Cannock, once the home of Britool hand tools. 
sales@atleadsandlooms.co.uk
cheers,

[robdav]

I ended up going with Anderson connectors and they are ideal for this purpose.

Many thanks for all the responses.