Connector Options for DIY T5 Build

[AeroManT5]

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

AeroManT5 Reviewed by AeroManT5 on 03-25-2010. 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 Rating: 5

[DreadedHermie]

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

[AeroManT5]

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!

[busybee]

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

[AeroManT5]

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.

[khyberkitsune]

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

[AeroManT5]

khyberkitsune,

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