Remote battery cables on BX2370

[postalnut25]

Hello.

Looking to see if anyone has added remote or extra battery cables or attachment points on a BX2370 (or similar model).

I am running one of the "Countyline" 30 gallon sprayers strapped to a carry-all for spraying my fence line. The sprayer works off of a connection to a tractor/car battery. I have rigged up a box that holds a battery, but the battery has to be charged in-between uses.

Since the BX has it's battery behind the radiator screen in the operator compartment, and hooking/unhooking cables is annoying, and having cables running next to my seat is less than ideal, I would like to mount cables to the battery that terminate near the back of the tractor that I can attach the sprayer to those?

 

[100 td]

Just run a line from the battery down to the back in corrugated conduit (cable tied all the way out of harms way) to an anderson plug attached behind seat somewhere that can't get damaged, then have an anderson plug on your sprayer so you can plug it straight in. And of course, do the usual, fit an inline fuse at the battery on the positive lead.

 

[postalnut25]

Just run a line from the battery down to the back in corrugated conduit (cable tied all the way out of harms way) to an anderson plug attached behind seat somewhere that can't get damaged, then have an anderson plug on your sprayer so you can plug it straight in. And of course, do the usual, fit an inline fuse at the battery on the positive lead.

What is an "anderson plug?"

I'm good with running the wire, fuse and wrapping the line for protection, but I don't know the specific connector.

 

[100 td]

It's a self locking hermaphroditic electrical connector, used a lot for RV applications, you can buy lengths of cable made up with them already fitted if you prefer, look at your local auto store or ebay

anderson plug - Google Search

 

[100 td]

And dont forget to buy the covers for them to keep the crap out when not in use, and run a bead of silicone in the back around the wires to stop the crap getting in that way or fit the optional cable sleeves.
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[Spanner]

The Hard-wired Anderson plug is what I fit for customers who require 'remote' power on older tractors. An alternative is to fit a multi-pin trailer connector and just utilise two of the available pins..

But I believe the BX2370, like most modern (S)CUTS and even Ride-on's, has a dedicated 12V DC Power outlet which accepts a 'cigarette-lighter-type' plug.

Why don't you just use that power source?

 

[radioman]

there is already a power source for hooking up 12v devices in the back of the BX just above the 3 pt. inside the wire loom is a black electrical taped bullet ends. you have to dig inside of it a little bit to find it.

 

[aczlan]

there is already a power source for hooking up 12v devices in the back of the BX just above the 3 pt. inside the wire loom is a black electrical taped bullet ends. you have to dig inside of it a little bit to find it.

It is even switched on and off with the key switch.

Aaron Z

 

[SLIMSHADIE]

For my sprayer, instead of the alligator clips, They make a cig lighter adapter with an on/off switch. I plug it under the seat outlet and wrap it around my side handles a couple of times. They should carry them at your local ag store.

 

[postalnut25]

I did not know about the cigarette lighter in the wire loom behind the seat. I will probably need that in the future.

I really like the idea of the Anderson plug. I think that it will be useful for this application, and have the ability to be used for other future uses because it is a standardized type of connector that seems heavier-duty than the cigarette lighter.

 

[Fallon]

I'll 2nd or 3rd Anderson Plugs. Was going to then saw others beat me to the punch.

I've looked off most of the clamps on my jumper cables & put on Anderson SB175 plugs (red is the 12v standard color, each color is keyed uniquely). Haven't mounted the sockets to the trucks or tractor yet though. Have the parts to wire up a 12klbs winch the same way.

I'm a huge fan of PowerPoles too for low amperage stuff. They are basically the same thing from the same company for 15, 30 & 45@ draws. VERY popular for HAM radio.

 

[Fallon]

And dont forget to buy the covers for them to keep the crap out when not in use, and run a bead of silicone in the back around the wires to stop the crap getting in that way or fit the optional cable sleeves.
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Where did you find that bulkhead mounted cover? I've been looking for one for a long time. The only bulkhead bracket for an Anderson plug I've found is some outfit out of England that sells on eBay. And that's just a metal bracket, no integrated cover.

Really want one to mount to the box in the front of my power tilting deck trailer. Pump & battery are in there & want a clean Anderson plug on the outside to plug a winch into.

 

[RaydaKub]

I put a ring terminal on the bolt of my starter. From there into a fuse, then up to the dash where I drilled a hole for a toggle switch. From the switch I went back down by the firewall and inserted it into the braided wire protection and pushed it back to the rear end. I then mounted a cigarette outlet on the rear cross member/fender bolt. The outlet has a plastic plug in it to keep junk out, but it certainly isn't sealed. May give me trouble down the road, but works fine now. I use the outlet for my sprayer, my aux lights (already had ROPS lights on the regular wire), and a battery tender so she starts nice during winter.

The sprayer load is 8 amps, the fuse is 10 and the switch is a 20 amp. The first switch, I accidently grabbed a 6 amp and it didn't last long. I put in a 15 amp and the contact melted off. So I put in a 20 amp. If that melts, I kept the receipt and will put in another one for free. But while it's working, it works well. Very convenient for spraying.

 

[Fallon]

Where did you find that bulkhead mounted cover? I've been looking for one for a long time. The only bulkhead bracket for an Anderson plug I've found is some outfit out of England that sells on eBay. And that's just a metal bracket, no integrated cover.

Really want one to mount to the box in the front of my power tilting deck trailer. Pump & battery are in there & want a clean Anderson plug on the outside to plug a winch into.

This is the English mounting bracket, no cover at all ANDERSON, DURITE, REMA PLUG SB 175 AMP FLUSH PANEL MOUNTING BRACKET CONNECTOR | eBay

Did manage to track down the names in the image enough to find those. Unfortunately they only seem to exist down under. Lol, why can't you mount your Anderson Plugs in America. Googling "anderson plug mounting kit 175" turns them up. I'd previously been looking for "Anderson 175 mounting bracket" and only finding the British ones.

The quest continues.

 

[100 td]

Some of the ebay sellers in OZ post to the US, our postal system is a HUGE ripoff, but there's always the possibility of getting stuff sent to me then I repackage and send on if a few of you want to get together to purchase or similar. I haven't purchased the products here, but I'm always on the lookout for bits and pieces re anderson plug mounting. I drew up a flush mount stainless bracket for a mate to cut and bend a few years ago, but as I did he left his job so missed out on access to the equipment.
There are a lot of Chinese anderson copies out there as well, I stick with Anderson brand. It's a pity they don't do more mounting options.

 

[tshep]

I've standardized on Hopkins connectors for low current (<40 amps or so..) instead of using 'cigar lighter' and such shapes. (Now that I'm never lighting cigarettes I had to get rid of those floppy, bulking connectors.) I've got them instead in my cars, trucks and the BX23 - 1 at the seat switched power and 1 poking out of the hood for the Battery Tender 12V (I move it around.) I bought a bunch of double-ended 'extensions' and just split 'em to add to new vehicles and toys (Tender came with same, air compressor, USB power splitter, etc.) as they arrive. Unless you're truly doing battery level power - CCA, >100 amps, or true dead jumps or such - those connectors are way overkill.