Connector Options for DIY T5 Build

I am building my own 4-bulb T5 lighting rig. The ballasts will be located outside the lighting rig. The ballasts I have chosen require a single shared conductor for the sockets on one side of the bulbs, and a single line for each of the bulbs leading back to the ballast. That means I have five lines leading into the ballast.

I want to be able to disconnect this line, so I am looking for connectors that might make this possible. As I see it, what I need is a 5-pin set of male/female connectors, capable of handling 18 gauge wire at 600 volts.

Anyone else out there faced a similar situation and have a part and supplier I might be able to use? Or other ways of approaching?

TIA

Look into Molex connectors, or something similar.

Mouser.com :hippy:

I think I would salvage some computer power supply connectors myself, though. Same kinda thing.

I think Radio Shack even has some connectors of this type, now that I think about it....

HTH, Hermie

DreadedHermie,

Thanks for the quick reply! And very interesting information.

Will have to take time to digest and get my head around their product line. Will post back when I've had a chance to explore.

Thanks again!

for a diy rig,5 bullet connecters would be the easiest thing to get hold of,well in the uk anyway!

busybee,

Thanks for the suggestion. The only problem I see with those is that they are single-wire connectors. I'd like to be able to consolidate connectors into a single unit/plug/connector.

Get a 4-conductor cable set with TRRS male plug, and get a 4-conductor TRRS female barrel.

khyberkitsune,

Those aren't rated for 600 volt, are they?