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Perko Watertight Deck Connections are rated 15 amps at 12, 24, 32 volts. Polarized double contact connector. 1-5/8" diameter, 1-3/16" high. Uses #6 screws. Flange gasket with integral waterproof cap for base when plug is removed. Not ignition protected. Conforms to U.S.C.G. electrical standards. Chrome plated.
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BRAND:
Perko
Type:
Deck Connector
Questions & Answers about Perko Watertight Deck Connections:
2012-04-16CHARLES BRAMMER asked: what gage wire will this item accept? I would like to use it with 6 ga wire for a trolling motor
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2012-04-19LUC BERNARD: I think you'll be pushing it with 6 ga wire. The wire is secured in the connector by a small screw and I just don't think these connectors were designed for that much current. I use mine for my mast lights (LED Nav and spreader lights) and they work great. The water seal is tight and they look good too.
2012-05-31JAMES FLETCHER: I used 16 ga wire for a mast light with this product and it worked well for that. It will not accept much larger wire...certainly not for the ampacity of a trolling motor. It probably only handles about 14 ga. max and the insertion length under the set screw is not enough for much surface contact anyway. I like this product, but advise against it for your specific application.
2012-03-15CHRIS H asked: Can this be used with speaker wires?
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2012-03-15GLEN STEVENS: I purchased this item to use as connection for a 2-conductor 24V cockpit light set that I have. Since most speaker wires are also 2-conductor, I do not see any reason why it would not work just fine with your speaker wires.
Good Luck, and happy boating!
Glen
2012-03-15JOHN MCNEILL: Don't know specifically, but as this device is used for conducting power from a source to a 'user' I would think that the real question would be the compatibility of the two rather than the connection. I would not run anything over 12V on it however.
2012-04-06ALEXANDER HICKS: I would expect so... I rigged the lights on my boat with speaker wire (14 gauge Monster cable) and these connectors. You may want to fill the boot with something if your cable is flat (the boot's hole is round).
2011-12-15A shopper asked: how many 'amps' will this perko watertight deck connections handle at 12 volt ?
2011-10-11MIKE MILLS asked: I need 2 male connectors. Can I purchase only the male connector?
2011-09-05BEN B asked: does this part come with both male and female connectors?
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2011-09-06LUC BERNARD: This part does come with both male and female connectors. Very easy to install and the fit is snug. I have two of them installed on my boat. There's even a cap you can use to cover the deck-fitted female connector when the male connector is disconnected. You'll have to provide the stainless steel screws.
2011-10-21JOHN MCNEILL: Yes, as shown. The female is locked into the deck fitting. You'll want a small slot driver to access the set screws, and may want to seal the connection with liquid tape once you've doen the wiring.
2011-07-11WAYNE GILLIKIN asked: Does 'Polarized" mean that the plug only fits into the socket one way and the positive and negative poles can't be switched?
If you use any thicker wire - like gauge 14 or thicker (and it is supposed to handle 15A) there are not enough screw threads to hold the wire. It might work for thinner wire, but I think you should look to other connectors. This is junk and not usable for my application.
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6/17/2009
(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Thru-hull connector
By Stan
from Ann Arbor, MI
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Comments about Perko Watertight Deck Connections:
This is a very nice thru-hull connector. It comes with a gasket AND the plug-in connector. Once you get it installed you will be very satisfied with its appearance. The plug is also very nice. For the plug cable I recommend going and getting 16 gauge appliance cable. This has the large diameter which will be snug in the rubber cover for the plug.
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