3 5 6 8 10 15 20 Amp Male Car Cigarette Lighter/Aux Socket Plug Connector 12 Volt With Fuse Diode Indicator (20A)

Not a good product. Very difficult to get a good solder joint and to route the wires, even for experienced solderers. Potential for short circuit due to insufficient tolerances inside. See photos, especially Photo 2.I suggest finding a more sturdy connector that is easier to use.

I bought this product to replace the 12v plug on a set of Wagan Pure Sine Wave inverter cables for a 150 watt inverter, These cables are probably 14-16 AWG in order to handle the 12-13 amps or so it will draw from the 12 VDC power plug when the inverter is operating at its 150w rating.. This replacement plug is virtually identical to the one it is replacing and this pair was supplied with 20 amp fuses. The only difference is that the Wagan OEM plug's wires were spot welded to the plug's contacts. Spot welding was clearly the best way to assemble it to prevent internal shorts because of the VERY TIGHT internal clearances for this plug.This product has an LED power indicator wired between the (+) and (-) contacts which combined with the size wire and the tight internal space, makes it INCREDIBLY DIFFICULT to install (solder) the wires on this plug. The 2 contacts wired to the LED were the only ones suited for attaching the wires. Fortunately, the LED and its associated resistor leads are made of sufficiently stout material to tolerate the handling that was necessary to pull this together. My past life experience includes some precision repair work and aided by a "helping hand" tool was able to get it done.. It really came out very well, much to my surprise. I'm mixed about this plug being used to handle 15-20 amp service, but I think the materials it's made of is reassuring..I think the plug's internal clearances make it better suited for service calling for 18-22 AWG, wires, but someone with finer soldering skills and lots of patience can make it work. In retrospect and had I known about them, the original Powerlet outlet and plug -- stouter, with more contact area and easier to wire -- would have been better suited for my application albeit at a cost of about $30 for a single plug and outlet.I would like to have included a photo to show the small clearances, but I ain't taking it apart again unless it breaks!

Here's a little guide on how I solder these together, a small tipped iron helps alot: 1)Desolder the resistor led connectors and bend them out of the way. 2) Remove the terminals from the plug. 3) Get your desired wire size and slip on the wire relief sleeves. 4)Strip the wires, brush on a little flux, then presolder the wire ends. 5)Flux and presolder terminals. 6)Solder wires and terminals together in the approximate position they're going to be in when reinstalled into the plug housing. 7) Slip wire relief sleeve and install terminals into they're slots. 8) Bend the resistor wires to touch the terminal or wires 9) Presolder your soldering iron with a little solder and quickly solder the resistor wires to the terminals or wires. 10) Reassemmble.

This was a great product and perfect replacement for me. I have a three 12V socket multiplier in my vehicle for some of my warning lights I use as a volunteer firefighter. Recently I blew the fuse in this multiplier. I went to the auto store and bought mini glass fuses (what it APPEARED to have) so I could replace the blown fuse. Big surprise, something like my socket multiplier (which was made in China) had a mini fuse that was PROPRIETARY (i.e. it was more narrow than STANDARD glass mini fuses). I did some research on Amazon and found this two pack. Closer research revealed this DID use STANDARD mini fuses. I ordered and it and it was perfect. Built beefy, high quality, and with an ample solder point for both positive and negative, it will serve the rigors of volunteer fire work in my vehicle. YES you do need to solder, but that's not hard (least way for me as an amateur radio operator), and it's not too hard to learn if you've never done it before...best part is with a two pack you can use one to practice on before doing your project if need be. I highly recommend this to anyone needing a very sturdy, well built 12V lighter plug.

I will say, this is not the easiest design I've ever worked with. When getting ready to solder it, just "plan the process" completely before you start is the best advice I can offer. I actually was careless with the first one and really quickly messed it up royally. (I forgot to add the rubber grommet on the attempt and messed it up trying to remove the wires I had carefully added the first time) The second one. I looked it over very very carefully for a minute or two before beginning, and planned very thoroughly how I was going to approach it. It (soldering 12 gauge cable) then went smoothly on the 2nd one. I do think the spring could be a bit of a weak point @ a continuous 20 amps, but even that seems to be "adequate" for my application. (short term air pump use - replaced a damaged male plug on an air pump) (A 20 amp fuse was included in each male plug) The case (assembled) seems much better than the type using a screw on tip. (stronger)I guess I'll say, it's a bit tight with larger wire but I did re-order. I liked it well enough to get a few of them for spares. I usually don't damage things like this and have a lot of experience. I just went too fast on the first one. Just slow down a bit. It's a bit tight as mentioned, but " quite doable." That's all I can think of at the moment.

Good product, however it should be clearly noted that these do not come with wires. You must dissasemble unit and solder on your own. No problem for people with the equipment and knowledge, however should be stated more clearly for those that can't do it.

Was disappointed there was no wire tie to the second ground clip like the original had. A good ground is essential with these kind of connectors. If not, the wire tends to overheat. We added the tie wire. Also, if you're not adept to finicky soldering, it may get frustrating. Take your time and make sure you have good clean wire, flux and new solder to ensure a good hot solder connection. You don't want to have to do it twice. That being said, this was for a 12 Volt electric cooler for my son's big rig. It gets lots of hours use daily, and it has been operating well and the power wire has been cool since installed.

Very cheap. There are no connector for the wire internally. You have to solder wire to flat tin price without wrecking the led and capacitor that it soldered onto the tin. The only thing that makes these 3,5,10 amp is the fuse. Nothing is stopping this plug from drawing huge amperage.

I assumed there were internal connections. When I separated the two halves by undoing the only bolt available the internal parts all fell to the floor. Now I'm being asked to pay for return postage. Amazon should have a product reviewer so they don't offer products that need special abilities to use.

He usado este conector para alimentar un mini-compresor de hinchado de los neumáticos de mi coche y me ha resultado muy complicado realizar las soldaduras del cable eléctrico. De hecho el primer intento fué fallido y estropeé el conector, lográndolo con el segundo.