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Install a 12 volt DC Outlet - electricity.sand.installoutlet PEP BB

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This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the PEP curriculum.  Completing this BB is part of getting the sand badge in Electricity.

In this Badge Bit, you will install a 12 volt DC power outlet.





A source for these 2 parts. McMaster Carr


Some other reliable sources for other types of DC connectors.

https://www.digikey.com/products/en/connectors-interconnects/terminal-blocks-power-distribution/412

https://www.alliedelec.com/application-specific-connectors/dc-power-connectors/

https://www.mouser.com/Connectors/Solar-Connectors-Photovoltaic-Connectors/_/N-79syi

Some related articles.
     
  - How to Wire an Extra 12 Volt Outlet in a Car
  - 12v RV Circuits 102 - Adding Outlets

Some useful info about choosing wire size.

https://www.wireandcabletips.com/what-is-ampacity/

https://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/12-volt-wire-loss-chart-d_1689.html


To complete this BB, the minimum requirements are:
  - install a 12 volt DC outlet

To show you've completed this Badge Bit, you must provide:
   - a before picture where no 12 volt DC outlet existed before
   - a picture during the 12 volt DC outlet installation
   - an after picture action shot of the 12 volt DC outlet working
   - OR post a 2 minute video of you installing the 12 volt DC outlet and it working
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finally got most of my 12v system set up

here i am using a Blue Sea System Accessory Panel - 4363

here i am charging my head lamp.
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showing before the 12v outlet was installed
showing before the 12v outlet was installed
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12v outlet installed without wiring hooked up
12v outlet installed without wiring hooked up
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10 awg marine wire hooked up with crimp on connecters
10 awg marine wire hooked up with crimp on connecters
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head lamp charging

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I installed an outlet in our storage shed. This has been one of my first electricity project before and I was very pleased with how simple it was
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Desired outlet place
Desired outlet place
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Support
Support
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Hole for the wires
Hole for the wires
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Secured
Secured
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Wired
Wired
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Charging my power supply
Charging my power supply

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Note: You are using the 5v/USB outlet, please show the 12v outlet working.

 
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Took a bit of time but I finally got to finishing up this one. Here is a pic showing the 12 volt outlet sending juice to our power converter.
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"And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone. Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else."
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