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12V Flush-Mount Receptacles & Plugs
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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 9 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
78%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to install (9)
- Durable (6)
- Reliable (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Large boats (4)
- Small boats (4)
- Indoor (3)
- Outdoors (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Advanced (5), Casual/ recreational (4)
Reviewed by 9 customers
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Pros
- Easy To Install
Cons
- Poorly Designed
Best Uses
- Not Reliable
Comments about 12V Flush Mount Receptacles & Plugs:
I installed two of these plugs. I constantly have to check to see if the male plug is making contact in the receptacle. I have to jiggle it around and hope it will stay in place. So I would say it is not reliable as an over night charge may be no charge at all.
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Good fit
Cons
Best Uses
- Large Boats
- Small Boats
Comments about 12V Flush Mount Receptacles & Plugs:
Used receptacle and plug for trolling motor connection. This allows me to remove the tolling motor easily. The plug and receptacle does accept 8 AWG wire.
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Install
- Reliable
- Waterproof
Cons
Best Uses
- Large Boats
- Outdoor
- Small Boats
Comments about 12V Flush Mount Receptacles & Plugs:
This product was easy to install and should last for many years. Very waterproof. Great to install in a boat for lots of accessories. And for that morning coffee pot.
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Install
Cons
- Poorly Designed
- Unreliable
Best Uses
- Dunno
Comments about 12V Flush Mount Receptacles & Plugs:
While the construction is durable, the deal killer for me is that the female sockets don't have 360 degree/top-to-bottom contact for the ground of the male plug. For most male 12v plugs you have to fiddle with the plug and hope it doesn't vibrate into a different position to make positive contact. If you compare this to other sockets (like in your car), you'll see the ground contacts encompasses the entire socket cylinder top to bottom.
I found this out after installation unfortunately, and right before a trip, so I took a soda can, sanded the paint off, and made aluminum tubes to stuff into the socket to help give the male plug consistent contact. Still isn't as reliable as I'd like.
Why they would be designed this way I can't explain...
Service and delivery comments:
prompt delivery, good condition
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Install
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about 12V Flush Mount Receptacles & Plugs:
Good product for the money, installation went very smooth.
Pros
- Easy To Install
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about 12V Flush Mount Receptacles & Plugs:
Installed in Toy Hauler to power accessories
Service and delivery comments:
Prompt delivery
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Install
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoor
- Large Boats
- Outdoor
- Small Boats
Comments about 12V Flush Mount Receptacles & Plugs:
Well made, and packaged with all components, including a fuse. The recommended 14 ga wire had to be trimmed slightly to fit, but that's a very minor complaint.
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Install
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoor
- Outdoor
Comments about 12V Flush Mount Receptacles & Plugs:
Very well build and solid
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Install
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoor
- Large Boats
- Small Boats
Comments about 12V Flush Mount Receptacles & Plugs:
Only drill 1,2or3 holes and fit
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