[PSUBS-MAILIST] MK-101 Connectors

[Alec Smyth via Personal_Submersibles]

Not only that, if I remember correctly the classification agencies require
each polarity to go through a separate penetrator.


On Tue, Jul 29, 2014 at 6:15 PM, Cliff Redus via Personal_Submersibles <
personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote:

> Jon, this link seems to be broken at psub site.
>
> If you look at http://www.subconn.com/power-series-list-available-types,
> I don't see a part number associated with a 50A version of BHB2M.  There is
> a 50A 4 pin model HPB4M but this has a larger body and no option for 2 pin.
>
>  Lets assume Subconn has a Hi-Power version of BHB2M.  For the sake of
> argument, lets call it BHB2M*  .  If I understand what the Subconn rep
> said, the BHB2M* connector overall rating is 50A so if we connect to a
> MK-101 lower unit, and we run the motor at max load, then we would see 46 A
> in teach wire / pin.  For non commercial personal applications I can live
> with this as they have a big factor of safety but for those that are trying
> to get their boat classed, this is not going to work as classing agencies
> like ABS and Lloyds specify that parts like these have to operate within
> vendor specifications.  They would need a connector rating of 100A, i.e.,
> 50A per pin if I am understanding this.
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> Cliff Redus
> Redus Engineering
> USA mobile:  830-931-1280
> cliffordredus at sbcglobal.com
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>    *From:* Jon Wallace via Personal_Submersibles <
> personal_submersibles at psubs.org>
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> *To:* Personal Submersibles General Discussion <
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> *Sent:* Tuesday, July 29, 2014 9:56 PM
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> *Subject:* Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] MK-101 Connectors
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>
> Spec sheet is at PSUBS.ORG -> Resources & Reference -> References ->
> Publications -> Subconn Underwater Connectors
> or
> http://www.psubs.org/reference/publications/subconn/powerbattery.pdf
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> On 7/29/2014 9:43 AM, Clifford Redus via Personal_Submersibles wrote:
> > To me it would be better to have a high power BHB2F at the hull side and
> the BHB2M at the MK-101.  I don't think you want male power pins hull
> side.  If ever you had the cable detached from the hull side bulkhead
> connector and had power to the pins it would be easy to short across these
> exposed pins.  In other words you want it like a house receptical.
> >
> > Cliff
> >
> >
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