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Where Can I Obtain These Battery Connectors?
By Slingshot, Section Storage Posted on Fri Apr 18th, 2008 at 08:08:09 PM MST
Looking for a surplus or inexpensive source

Shown below is the battery connection of a 28-AH, 24-V sealed aircraft battery. I have several of these surplus batteries that I've pulse-desulphated/charged, and would like to use them in a solar/wind application.
What I need is an inexpensive source of mating connectors. I've been using large alligator clips for charging and experimentation, but would like to have a cleaner arrangement for permanent installation into a renewable-powered workshop and Ham shack.

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Re: Where Can I Obtain These Battery Connectors? (3.00 / 0) (#1)
by wiredwrong on Fri Apr 18th, 2008 at 02:51:51 PM MST
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I pretty sure the connector is called a "MS-3509" try an airplane salvage yard.
Randy OKC,OK

Re: Where Can I Obtain These Battery Connectors? (3.00 / 0) (#6)
by brightmae on Sat Apr 19th, 2008 at 12:36:40 AM MST
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do you have a photo?
please send to my email morr278@gmail.com
I will check it for you.
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Re: Where Can I Obtain These Battery Connectors? (3.00 / 0) (#2)
by Dozzer7 on Fri Apr 18th, 2008 at 02:54:04 PM MST
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I might be able to round up a few old ones from the scrap pile that would still be usable for non aircraft use. Drop me a line with your address. S64F-at-MSN.com is mine

Re: Where Can I Obtain These Battery Connectors? (3.00 / 0) (#11)
by Slingshot on Mon Apr 21st, 2008 at 09:30:43 AM MST
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Sending email now, thanks.

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Re: Where Can I Obtain These Battery Connectors? (3.00 / 0) (#3)
by zeusmorg on Fri Apr 18th, 2008 at 03:07:05 PM MST
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Buying that particular connector new would be more than replacing the battery with a comparable deep discharge lead acid set, so I'd try some of your local airplane mechanics to see if they can salvage some old ones, or make your own.

Re: Where Can I Obtain These Battery Connectors? (3.00 / 0) (#4)
by nick1234 on Fri Apr 18th, 2008 at 07:38:21 PM MST
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if you do not find the connector and in a hurry you could make some with some thick wall brass tube drill to size cut a X at the end to a depth greater than the length of the post squish in for tight fit put a peace rubber hose for insulation connect wire at other end
enjoy
nick1234

Re: Where Can I Obtain These Battery Connectors? (3.00 / 0) (#5)
by Jerry on Fri Apr 18th, 2008 at 10:41:12 PM MST
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Hi Slingshot.

I drilled and taped mine for 1/4-20 threds. I used a brass washer between the copper bus barr.

The bar is held to the battery post with 1/2" long 1/4- 20 brass bolts. This has been working great now for several years.

This is a 48 volt system.

JK TAS Jerry

Airheads Page

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Re: Where Can I Obtain These Battery Connectors? (3.00 / 0) (#7)
by Spaz (jraba@mass.rr.com) on Sat Apr 19th, 2008 at 08:57:33 PM MST
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i think i saw a connector for that on EVparts.com I don't remember the price

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Re: Where Can I Obtain These Battery Connectors? (3.00 / 0) (#8)
by mbeland on Mon Apr 21st, 2008 at 08:34:23 AM MST
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Pretty neat set up! Do I understand well, they are sealed so it means you don't have to water them up so that's why you can pile them up that way?

Martin
Eau, soleil, le vent
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Re: Where Can I Obtain These Battery Connectors? (3.00 / 0) (#9)
by Slingshot on Mon Apr 21st, 2008 at 09:28:22 AM MST
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Jerry,

I assume this means that the terminal posts are solid, not hollow?

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Re: Where Can I Obtain These Battery Connectors? (3.00 / 0) (#13)
by Jerry on Tue Apr 22nd, 2008 at 09:14:05 PM MST
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Hi Slingshot.

Yep they are solid not hollow.

JK TAS Jerry

Airheads Page

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Re: Where Can I Obtain These Battery Connectors? (3.00 / 0) (#10)
by Slingshot on Mon Apr 21st, 2008 at 09:30:12 AM MST
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Thanks, I was thinking about that also, because the terminals reminded me of the connection posts on my crackerbox welder.

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Re: Where Can I Obtain These Battery Connectors? (3.00 / 0) (#12)
by yuandrew (yu(dot)andrew(at)yahoo.com) on Tue Apr 22nd, 2008 at 02:18:57 AM MST
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They could be an "Anderson" type connector. Look around on www.andersonpower.com

Anderson power products makes many specialized high current connectors; chances are good that they would have something like that.
"Always under construction"

Re: Where Can I Obtain These Battery Connectors? (3.00 / 0) (#14)
by dnix71 (yahoo.com 'dnix71') on Sun May 11th, 2008 at 02:03:37 PM MST
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My Curry eBike has receivers for the battery pack like that, but the pins are only 1 inch apart.

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