12v plug for B2650

Keeth1123

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I am currently installing a fence and using a 55 gallon drum with electric water pump to shuttle water away form primary water source to set the poles. This works well for me when using jumper cables from the electric motor to he battery.

To avoid closing and opening the hood the entire time, I bought a cigarette plug adapter with cord. I ran this from the 12v plug to the pump. When I turned it on to test it worked good and fixed my inconvenience issue. On work day (of course right) I hooked up the motor and plugged the cigarette plug into the outlet. I heard a pop and observed the plug itself had fried.

Is this because the switch was on when being plugged in? Anyone use this plug for similar reasons?
 

Biltit

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What is the amp draw of the pump? The lighter socket wasnt rated for the amperage.

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Keeth1123

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Could the issue be a cheapo 12v plug with small wires? Wonder if I would be better off going back to the battery instead of getting a new plug with larger wires
 

Biltit

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Check what the amperage or wattage is of the pump.

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You would be better putting a anderson plug or a any other plug that will handle the amperage. ;)