KickAss Anderson Style Connectors - Overview, Setup Guide and Accessories

KickAss Anderson Style Connectors are the ultimate in off-grid power connectors. These robust, genderless, completely idiot-proof connectors are impossible to connect incorrectly and are heavily resistant to vibration - making them ideal for connecting Caravans & Camper Trailers, Fridges, Batteries & Solar, along with just about any camp-related accessory you could dream of.

Easy to fit to your existing wiring, painless to assemble and simple to dismantle to route cables in tight spaces; these are the perfect reliability and durability upgrade to your traditional cigarette socket, merit socket or other 12v connector.

0:00 Introduction
0:44 Range Overview & Compatibility
2:18 Crimping and Assembly Tutorial
4:29 Anderson Adapters Range
6:27 Important Notes To Keep In Mind

KickAss Anderson Style Connector Features:
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- 50A High Current Carrying Capacity
- Incredibly Robust, Durable and Weather Resistant
- Genderless and Non-Reversible, meaning impossible to connect incorrectly
- Connectors Supplied With Three Pins Each, in case of user error
- Multiple Colours Available, to differentiate voltages and applications safely
- Easy to Fit and Assemble
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[AztecWarrior_]

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

[Soupie]

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.

[mathewhunt]

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

[mo-reesespieces]

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.

[bialyk]

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.

[rbay]

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

[richschnippel]

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

[darylcheshire]

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.

[fwucku]

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

[martinkrahge]

Another outstanding video guys 👏🏻love your work 👍🍻

[chrisgraham]

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?

[solar-e-bike-touring-europe]

Great video, guy looks like Brad Pitt 😎

[Farmer]

Great video you like like brad Pit lol

[swmoorey]

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

[rkidysr]

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.

[tommynguyen]

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.

[paulrichards]

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?

[Aussierdgeneration]

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

[kevinhitt]

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

[tadeuszmichaelwlodarczyk]

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