Jean my friend i did the same research as you .
forgot to mention dthd 8 is good for 60 amps
If I understand it correctly, DTHD is a one wire connector, while the two others are two wires?
Yes the dthd are a single wire connector . So you will need 2 sets to wire the compressor up .
Barney my friend , i do not think that is wise . Those terminal blocks depending on size are rated to 16A max . Please check and make sure the one you used is good enough .
, A means "answer" in the next phrase)
I bought this.
www.elektroshopwagner.de
My friend if i am not mistaken these types of connectors are for solid wires not stranded . Usually used in houses .I bought this.
Wago 773-173 Verbindungsdosenklemmen, 3x 2,5-6 mm², transparent, 50 Stück Elektroshop Wagner
Wago 773-173 Verbindungsdosenklemmen, 3x 2,5-6 mm², transparent, 50 Stück von Wago in der Rubrik Installationsmaterial, Verbindungs- & Anschlussklemmen, Wago Verbindungsklemmen - Produktmerkmale: Serie 773 Klemme immer in Kombination mit dem Befestigungsadapter für die Serie 773...
Happy to be corrected on the above but pretty sure that they are indeed for solid wire .
That is very nice of you, but I will probably make my own choice between Anderson and the two pin DIN connector. I didn't decide yet. (Too busy, and not in a hurry).
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Hi Jean, Great Job! Thanks for sharing photos and wiring diagram too. I think I will follow you on my install. It is nice that the ARB compressor and inflator are already Shale Blue to match my vehicle.Yesterday I finally finished my CKMA12 ARB compressor install I got my inspiration mainly from:
@Barney
https://www.theineosforum.com/threa...nadier-today.12411127/page-77#post-1333217887
and @Highwayman
https://www.theineosforum.com/threa...nadier-today.12411127/page-40#post-1333192813
and @Tinki
https://www.theineosforum.com/threads/arb-single-compressor-install-the-painful-way.12413024
and some others.
Took me some time to mount it, because I wanted to do it as decently as possible (I am an amateur), my car hasn’t a shed, is sleeping outside, and the Belgian weather is horrible, therefore I had to wait for dry days.
I still have to check if there are no small air leaks, but I could inflate my spare tire from 2.5 bar to 3.0 bar.
But … the first moment I checked the compressor I had a huge leak on the connector: First reaction was “shit”, until I I saw that I could dismount it with my hand, no tools …I forgot I only did mount it temporarily without putting any Teflon tape!
I will not go into all the details of my compressor mounting, see the posts above, and in the meantime some more, but I am happy to share some pictures and some tips.
For the electrical part I used – as did @Highwayman – the Ineos provided wires.
In the next picture you can see the (my) wiring:
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Some comments on this wiring diagram:
Instead of disconnecting my battery to avoid short circuits, I removed the 40A FI13 fuse, not easy by the way, because stuck between other fuses, I lost the cover while dismounting, probably somewhere in my car, but I had spare fuses. See picture below:
- I did use mainly the wiring (and colors) of the supplied ARB wiring, but did shorten some.
- I used the Grenadier provided wiring (like @Highwayman)
- I protected the wires with some TESA brown adhesive (old tape, recuperation from my father, more than 20 years old) and new “Tesa Stoffband 51608 Non-Woven Pet Insulation Tape for Cotton Wiring Harness (19 mm x 25 m), 25 mTesa Stoffband 51608 Non-Woven Pet Insulation Tape for Cotton Wiring Harness” bought from Amazon. (TESA is a brand, not an abbreviation
- I used an Anderson connector (not water proof) for the “high power” connectors.
- The lamp between the connectors 6 and 7 of the ARB switch are probably two LED diodes in parallel, but inverted. Therefore it probably doesn’t matter if you make a mistake and invert the wires, but I didn’t test it. The other one between 3 and 8 is certainly a LED. (LED = Light Emitting Diode).
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Before showing some other pictures:
Here the pictures, but please read the other posters contributions before asking me questions:
- I didn’t drill holes in the Grenadier, I used the available studs like the other posters above did.
- I used a stainless steel plate of 2mm, and learned that you need real decent cobalt drill bits to make holes in it!
- I did cut the trim patiently with a hobby cutter in the back of the trim, for the hole for inserting the switch.
- I used Teflon tape for fitting the air connections (pressure switch and air connection). I also got the teflon tape from my father (he died in 2008!). I hate to throw things away – I am an amateur
- The space in the Grenadier is quite tight, therefore I dismounted the compressor from the provided ARB support, and mounted that support first (got that idea from one of the posters above).
- To mount it back, untighten and don’t tighten the two black screws of the blue housing so that you can rotate and slide the compressor to a suitable position, as well to replace the four supporting screws as to choose your most suitable position fort he inflation nipple. Only tighten them once you are satisfied with the positioning.
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I bought the compressor together with the inflator from a Belgian company, but I didn’t notice that the coupling was USA standard. Therefore, I replaced it with a European standard (and Teflon tape from my father
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I would like to thank everybody who had a discussion on suitable compressors and compressor mounting, not only the three I mentioned in the beginning of this post. My experience was “zero”, and I learned a lot by reading all these posts and mounting it myself.
DaBull
Are you saying that I should paint it Sela Green to match my carHi Jean, Great Job! Thanks for sharing photos and wiring diagram too. I think I will follow you on my install. It is nice that the ARB compressor and inflator are already Shale Blue to match my vehicle.
Now that is an idea !!!Are you saying that I should paint it Sela Green to match my car
...Q: I am looking for a watertight automotive connector, 2 wires, at least 40A (Q means "question"
A: When looking for a watertight automotive connector for 2 wires that can handle at least 40A of current, you'll want to consider connectors designed for high-current applications and have weatherproof or waterproof features. Here are some options to consider:
- Deutsch Connectors: Deutsch connectors are well-known for their ruggedness and weatherproof properties. They offer various series, including the DT series, which can handle high current. Look for DT connectors with appropriate pin and socket configurations for your 2-wire setup.
