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03-22-2024, 07:45 PM #1
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Semi-permanently attach Hughes Watchdog to power cord.
The title pretty much says it all: My power cord has gotten very warm/hot where it plugs into the Power Watch Dog. I want to semi-permanently attach the two. So my conundrum is how do I do that, or rather what would be the best way to connect the wires. It needs to be water proof and good connections. I've seen some boxes that would cover/protect the connections. I want it only semi-permanent so I can re-connect the normal 50 amp plug in case the Watch Dog has a meltdown. The ones I've seen use brass/copper connections in the box and would allow the plug to be easily connected if necessary.
I don't want a permanently installed EMS in the trailer, but I do want to get rid of the plugs from the power cord into the Watch Dog.
Any help/suggestions/hints would be gratefully accepted.
Yeah, sometimes I'm a bit weird.
TIA.
On edit: Any reason/s it is a bad idea will be taken into consideration.Last edited by Hoopy Frood; 03-22-2024 at 07:53 PM.
Howard and Peggy
2019 Momentum 351M, and 2018 RAM Cummins dually 6-speed.
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03-22-2024, 07:52 PM #2
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Something like this but large enough for the wires: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088CXR9S2...hlbWF0aWM&th=1
Howard and Peggy
2019 Momentum 351M, and 2018 RAM Cummins dually 6-speed.
His: 1999 Honda Interceptor
Hers: 2013 Spyder ST-S
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03-23-2024, 08:48 PM #3
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MB, Ab and Ufki (under foot kitty)
'18 RAM Laramie Cummins HO
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03-24-2024, 08:23 AM #4
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Yes, just like that, but in a weather/water proof enclosure.
Howard and Peggy
2019 Momentum 351M, and 2018 RAM Cummins dually 6-speed.
His: 1999 Honda Interceptor
Hers: 2013 Spyder ST-S
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03-24-2024, 06:45 PM #5
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How about this, skip the box. https://www.amazon.com/BEKMLOD-Conne...s%2C119&sr=8-2
MB, Ab and Ufki (under foot kitty)
'18 RAM Laramie Cummins HO
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03-24-2024, 06:57 PM #6
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I thought about those too, but want some extra weather protection, rather than just depending on that shrink wrap. I going to try this route: https://sonicelectric.com/products/p...hoC6qMQAvD_BwE inside a weatherproof rectangular box.
Thank you for the advice.Howard and Peggy
2019 Momentum 351M, and 2018 RAM Cummins dually 6-speed.
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03-24-2024, 09:18 PM #7
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These might fit your 50A cord. https://www.amazon.com/Glands-PENGLI...CNSXX4NW&psc=1
MB, Ab and Ufki (under foot kitty)
'18 RAM Laramie Cummins HO
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03-25-2024, 07:55 AM #8
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If it were me I'd use butt splices, silicone and self fusing tape.
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03-25-2024, 08:36 AM #9
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Howard and Peggy
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03-25-2024, 08:36 AM #10
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