Description
Pacer DT/DTP Deutsch Cavity Plugs - White | Boat Supply Store
Maintain the critical environmental seal of your Deutsch DT and DTP connectors by preventing moisture and contaminant ingress with these Pacer cavity plugs. Designed for Deutsch contact sizes 16 and 12, these plugs ensure robust electrical system integrity in harsh marine environments. They operate reliably within a temperature range of -55°C to 125°C, crucial for offshore trolling applications where thermal extremes are encountered.
Key Features
- Seals cavity openings in Deutsch connectors
- Prevents contaminant ingress
- Ensures environmentally sealed connectors
- Easy to install
- Field-serviceable
- Operates within a -55°C to 125°C temperature range
- Designed for DT and DTP connector series
- Fits 16 and 12 contact sizes
Specifications
| Product Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Pacer |
| Model | DT & DTP Deutsch Cavity Plug |
| Contact Size Compatibility | 16 & 12 |
| Color | White |
| Package Quantity | 25 Pack |
| Operating Temperature Range | -55°C to 125°C |
| Connector Series Compatibility | DT, DTP |
Who This Is For
Marine electricians, boat builders, and DIY boaters requiring sealed Deutsch DT and DTP connectors can maintain electrical system integrity. This product ensures reliable connections by sealing unused cavities, vital for any vessel operating in challenging maritime conditions.
How It Compares
| Feature | Pacer DT/DTP Deutsch Cavity Plugs - White | TE Connectivity Deutsch DT Series Cavity Plug 11026711 |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Size Compatibility | 16 & 12 | 16 |
| Connector Series Compatibility | DT, DTP | DT |
| Color | White | Black |
| Package Size | 25 | Typically less capable |
Common Concerns Answered
What if I have Deutsch DTM connectors?
These Pacer cavity plugs are specifically designed for the Deutsch DT and DTP connector series. While DTM connectors share some design principles, these plugs are optimized for the cavity dimensions of DT and DTP types. Always verify your connector series before purchase to ensure precise fitment.
Can these plugs be difficult to install?
Installation is described as extremely easy, requiring only insertion into an empty cavity. Compliments often highlight their user-friendliness, suggesting that if a cavity is damaged, the plug may not seat perfectly, but this is an issue with the connector, not the plug itself.
Are these plugs durable enough for harsh marine environments?
Yes, these plugs are designed to maintain the environmental seal of Deutsch connectors, preventing contaminant ingress. They operate effectively within a wide temperature range of -55°C to 125°C, ensuring reliability in diverse marine conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Deutsch cavity plugs used for?
Deutsch cavity plugs are used to seal unused cavities within Deutsch electrical connectors. This maintains the connector's environmental seal, preventing the ingress of moisture, dirt, and other contaminants that can compromise electrical connections and lead to system failure.
How do I install a Deutsch cavity plug?
Installation involves simply inserting one plug into an empty cavity of a Deutsch DT or DTP connector. They are designed for straightforward, field-serviceable installation without the need for special tools.
What is the operating temperature range for Pacer cavity plugs?
The Pacer DT & DTP Deutsch Cavity Plugs have an operating temperature range of -55°C to 125°C, ensuring their functionality in extreme heat and cold common in marine applications.
Are these cavity plugs suitable for DTM connectors?
These specific Pacer cavity plugs are designed for Deutsch DT and DTP connector series. While they seal cavities, their precise fitment is intended for DT and DTP contact sizes 16 and 12. Compatibility with DTM connectors should be verified against the specific DTM series specifications.
What contact sizes do these plugs fit?
These Pacer cavity plugs are engineered to fit both size 16 and size 12 Deutsch electrical contacts within the DT and DTP connector series.
