FOAK (but ON topic): mini fag-lighter socket

On the Pan I have a 12v socket (with cap) that looks for all the world
like a mini fag-lighter socket, perhaps 1 cm diameter? It says Hella on
the cap. I'd like to use it to (a) power my SatNav and (b) attach one of
those little solar panels from Maplin to trickle charge the bike when
not in use.

Does the FOAK know /exactly/ what it's called so I can JFGI (Hella plugs
and sockets turns up truck parts for 24v systems) or better still tell
me where I can buy some plugs (again Maplins draws a blank). Or would I
be better swapping the socket to a fag-lighter size one (do they do an
outdoor waterproof version?).

tia

 

In

BMW use the socket, here's an adaptor to convert to fag lighter size.

http://www.nippynormans.com/prodinfo.asp?number=BAS-BA14&variation=&aitem=7&mitem=70


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Thanks for that heads-up. Powerlet seems to be a trademarked jobby that
does the same thing - not sure if it's interchangeable with/will fit the
Hella.

 

If the socket's the same then that's just what I need. Thanks. <goes
back to the bike for a closer look>.

 

It's a standard Euro socket. Used by Triumph, BMW & John Deere tractors.
Hella is a brand name.

Hein Gericke sell the adapter. As do JD tractor shops if you are located in
the country.

If you want a male plug to attach to your devices then you can get them
from chandlers as they are used in marine applications. I got one from Ebay
which I simply soldered to the bare wires on the Garmin lead in the
motorcycle kit. This then plugs into the accessory socket on my BMW.
http://www.rocketradio.net/ or their ebay shop
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Rocket-Radio-Letchworth

 

Often referred to as a "Din" plug/socket...

 

Does it look like this?
http://www.marinemegastore.com/product.asp?pf_id=UNI_059300

then this may help
http://www.marinemegastore.com/product.asp?pf_id=UNI_059800

 

Thanks all, especially wessie.

Your lot even call it a Hella plug

http://www.rocketradio.co.uk/hella-...mw-harley-triumph-honda-motorcycles-807-p.asp

and as i live in St Aubin there's a chandler literally just around the
corner!

 

As others have said it is a standard. As well as Triumph, BMW and
others, Mercedes also use it:

If Maplin is closer:

http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?ModuleNo=99510&doy=1m4

Norman's is cheaper though.


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