KickAss Anderson Style Connectors - Overview, Setup Guide and Accessories

[@AztecWarrior69_69]

6:18 "My favorite "the Three-way"." I bet it is. LOL

[@joneff9713]

Thought the same thing.Haha!

[@stevecrowe176]

I didn't until I read this post, getting old

[@roscius6204]

It was pretty much a Benny Hill sketch

[@Soupie62]

My only suggestion is - the power pole series. They hold a single wire, rather than a pair. This lets you put a red connector with red wire, and black connector with a black wire, for an easy visual confirmation. Great for portable battery setups, as compared to something permanently in a car / trailer / caravan.

[@KickAssProducts]

I agree thanks for the great comments,we really appreciate it thanks for watching Cheers Craig

[@mo-reesespieces9066]

Could you do a video on which Anderson connectors to use for which application? IE: After watching a video where winching can draw as much as 500+amps under a heavy load, how do you know which Anderson plug connector to use? An SB350 connector for winching vs a SB50 connector for a fridge or a SB175 connector for powering a trailer, or an SB120 for jumping a car, etc.? How do you know which Amp rated Anderson connector to use? I understand the wire thickness issue but the different rated connectors is what is throwing me off. Thanks for taking the time to show this.

[@mathewhunt81]

great info! you saved me some headaches by telling us about the coloring. thanks mate !

[@KickAssProducts]

Glad to hear it!

[@rbay8487]

I wanted to know if different colors plug together and learned a few things more by the way. Thanks a lot!!

[@KickAssProducts]

Glad we could help!

[@bialy100k]

Hi, you should consider promotion of bigger connectors (175A and 300A) as a standard for home photovoltaic systems. I will go this winter for a 7.2kWh 24V bank system and later want to go for another one - same, used paralelly. It will be handy to have ability to dosconnect one from the banks for a maintenance. I suppose Anderson's are interesting option. I hope they reliable enough for full-time work on serious currents (150A in my case will be typicaly achived few times, every day.

[@KickAssProducts]

We do not operate in the home PV system space. We specialise in 12 volt portable systems for 4WD / Caravans and camping. Unfortunately we cannot offer advice when it comes to larger systems. Sorry.

[@RafaZ1314]

Very good information. Thank you!

[@KickAssProducts]

G'day there glad you got something from watching Cheers Craig

[@richschnippel680]

Great video...great products, including your awesome shower enclosure. Thanks for posting!!

[@KickAssProducts]

Thanks Rich. Much appreciated.

[@dekkardnexus5]

Great video, hugs from Brazil

[@KickAssProducts]

Thanks for that great to see we have mates over in Brazil Obrigado! Cheers Craig

[@swmoorey]

Another great video! What crimpers do you use? I'm struggling to find a pair that will properly crimp anderson plugs.

[@stevecrowe176]

The one he's using l have exactly the same, purchased it from eBay, does the job very well

[@fwucku]

Very informative video and thank you so much for a detailed tutorial

[@KickAssProducts]

You are so welcome!

[@chrisgraham2904]

The dust covers are great to cover the business side of the Anderson connector, but us there a simple way to protect the wire side of the connector from dust, mud and water? I assume the back end of the connector could be potted with epoxy to seal it?

[@KickAssProducts]

There are some products on the market for this. Try looking for "Anderson plug sleeve"

[@davidsinclair7168]

Great video!

[@tommynguyen8528]

When will the US online store have the 3 Pin Anderson Connector in stock? I'm waiting to buy the Plug & Play DCDC Wiring Kit, but need the single piece 3-pin connector.

[@martinkrahge5568]

Another outstanding video guys 👏🏻love your work 👍🍻

[@郑川北]

Tks for your amazing introduction. Can I use these for AC 220V( Alternating Current) System ? I know its rated voltage is 600v. So I can use it anyway with the cover protection. I really want to have a handy (&safe) connector solution for my decoration workers team.

[@miorieser3210]

Dankeschöööön. Ist lehrreich. 👍👍

[@KickAssProducts]

Du bist herzlich Willkommen

[@Aussie3rdgeneration]

great video thanks would it be a good idea to solder as well?

[@KickAssProducts]

G'day Mate,the old argument between solder & crimp argument lol,with all the info & experience in the auto industry iv'e had a good crimp with heat shrink is better known to handle vibration than soldering has been more prone to cracking,but then again if the crimp has been done poorly or cheap tools used then it' as only good as the person who has done the job,i must admit on smaller wiring i crimp & battery terminal cable i have soldered myself Cheers Craig

[@solar-e-bike-touring-europe]

Great video, guy looks like Brad Pitt 😎

[@KickAssProducts]

lol thanks for the comments mate cheers Craig

[@darylcheshire1618]

I have an amateur radio which runs on 12V (13.8V) and can draw 20A. I got the Jaycar cigarette lighter plug to Anderson and have ordered an extra power cable with the 4 pin connector to the radio and I want to put an Anderson plug on it and then I can plug it into the Bluetti. I won’t be using the 100W max power so the cigarette lighter should still be within capacity. When using the radio at home I use a heavy duty in line power supply with a big transformer in it.

[@KickAssProducts]

Cool, Thanks for watching appreciate it,souns like you have it all sorted,just remember most cig style plugs can only really handel 10 amps max before they start melting Cheers Craig

[@darylcheshire1618]

@@KickAssProducts they usually have fuses and in the car socket there is a fusible link.

[@paulrichards2365]

I tried out a 12V water boiler immersion device for coffee etc, from my cigarette plug and blew a fuse for my radio & Aircon. Now I want to connect this water device directly to the battery. How would you recommend I go about it please?

[@KickAssProducts]

Cig sockets have a maximum current output of 10 amps DC. I would imagine that your water boiler exceeds this hence why you have blown your fuses. You need to check the current draw of your device. You might be able to use ring terminals to an Anderson style connector. Just remember that a standard Anderson plug has a maximum rating of 50 amps DC.

[@henrys6099]

nice video. I wonder if you know about powerpole connecter and its compatibility with sb50 ?

[@KickAssProducts]

Yes, I believe they are.

[@kevinhitt719]

would like to know where to get the dust covers & handles like maybe a web site

[@KickAssProducts]

Dust covers can be found here. www.kickassproducts.com.au/wiring/anderson-connectors/ Unfortunately we don't have the T handles at the moment. Sorry.

[@francoerp]

great video, the two and three anderson in to one for solar panels, is it parallel or series connection? cheers

[@KickAssProducts]

Three pin is designed to connect to your vehicles starter battery and vehicles ignition. Anderson style connection only provide a positive and negative connection. Whether you connect solar panels in series or parallel is dependant on what you are trying to achieve. In a 12 volt system you would only connect solar panels in parallel so to increase current output. Connecting in series would double the voltage.

[@jedediyahaaronyisrael7118]

Please can give a link for the crimper? Thank you in advance.

[@KickAssProducts]

We don't actually sell a crimper any more sorry. I would recommend JayCar

[@kathleencomyn5228]

I can't find the cig male and anderson one in this video on your website 😢

[@KickAssProducts]

G'day Kathleen,sorry about that we do sell out from time to time,i highly recommend using anderson to anderson as it is a much better connection than cig socket's if it can be helped Cheers Craig

[@kathleencomyn5228]

@AustralianDirect12volt I already have an Anderson to Anderson, but I need the Anderson to Cig Plug so I can connect into my Bluetti power bank. When do you think they will be back in stock?

[@Solarlube]

I am a convert Craig!

[@KickAssProducts]

Thanks Wayne!

[@vikkicox4407]

Can you change a red Anderson plug for a grey on a solar panel? No difference except for colour and size?

[@KickAssProducts]

Hi Vikki, Absolutely you can. Just remember that red will only plug in to red.

[@goldeneggduck]

Helpful!

[@KickAssProducts]

Glad it was helpful! thanks for watching Cheers Craig

[@Farmer2492]

Great video you like like brad Pit lol

[@KickAssProducts]

Love it

[@johnr5545]

Thanks god bless

[@KickAssProducts]

Thanks for watching mate Cheers Craig

[@asd67lkj]

Do you sell the different sized pins?

[@KickAssProducts]

Not currently but we have a new component kit with different size terminals coming out very shorty.

[@CharlesOsman-k7e]

In the video you show Red Anderson Connectors but cannot for the life of me find them to buy as a product option

[@KickAssProducts]

G'day mate,sorry we no longer sell the red anderson style connectors,we only do the grey & black that can plug into each other, Thanks for watching cheers Craig

[@tucker2074]

Thankyou

[@KickAssProducts]

You’re welcome 😊

[@damodoesall6240]

You don't sell the crimpers anymore, please stock them again.

[@KickAssProducts]

Sorry mate ,unfortunately they were not much of a high seller so not stocking any more,sorry about that Thanks for watching appreciate it Cheers Craig

[@Espinal_424]

what gauge is your maxi fuse wire?

[@KickAssProducts]

8 B&S

[@warrenbarker6038]

Great products, but find it strange when trying to order 2 Blue Anderson plugs and they want to charge over $60 for delivery. I purchase a wiring harness and it only cost me $17. All I can say is just check your delivery charge before purchasing. Very disappointed and wont be buying anything else.

[@KickAssProducts]

Thanks for sharing! The shipping calculator is a very complex program that compares different rates with different logistics companies to try and get you the best rate. Unfortunately it is not perfect and sometimes small single items often get overcharged. If you find that you have been overcharged it is not intentional and if you contact us we will resolve the issue for you.

[@landau46t]

I’m slightly offended how easy you got the pins back outta the plug 😂

[@KickAssProducts]

G'day Mate,just heaps of practice Thanks for watching Cheers Craig

[@thelonewolf666]

ive never had an issue with fospower

[@KickAssProducts]

G'day there,thanks for watching,we appreciate it Cheers Craig

[@tadeuszmichaelwlodarczyk3120]

They are interchangeable just file a bit of plastic away and Presto

[@KickAssProducts]

hahaha, Not really the point but ok.

[@tadeuszmichaelwlodarczyk3120]

@@KickAssProducts l bought different colours a long time ago 12pairs , but could not return or swap. Had no choice looked carefully , cut some of the plastic minimum now all interchangeable. ✔️

[@AlexSwan]

Connecting a grey anderson to a black one in the thumbnail of this video... I thought this was clickbait. Funny

[@KickAssProducts]

Grey and black together are fine. It's colours that are exclusive.

[@davidlackey4873]

nice to see vince neil lost all that weight.

[@KickAssProducts]

hahaha, Looking good yeah?

[@davidlackey4873]

@@KickAssProducts yeah man... hahaha 🤣😂🤣

[@tomsaunders383]

Don't buy coloured connectors as they are not always cross compatible. I use red to red for solar, black for batteries etc

[@ferencszabo3504]

Wow, Brad Pitt is selling connectors these days!?

[@KickAssProducts]

Thanks mate appreciate the funny comment, You know brad pit never get's sunburn because he's always in angelina's shadow lol Cheers Craig

[@jahanzebhassan5743]

Tell that there are no male female - They just fit in with each other

[@KickAssProducts]

G'day mate yes the grey & black mate together & all the other colors are specific to each other eg:you cant use a grey in a red Thanks for watching Cheers Craig

[@Steve-D9348]

You charge way too much for your Anderson plugs.. the quality is the same in packs of cheaper brands..

[@KickAssProducts]

G;day steve we sell them in packs of 10 & comes to $4.90 each,i thought that was a great price thanks for watching cheers Craig