Semi-permanently attach Hughes Watchdog to power cord.

**Hoopy Frood** · 03-22-2024, 07:45 PM

The title pretty much says it all: My power cord has gotten very warm/hot where it plugs into the Power Watch Dog. I want to semi-permanently attach the two. So my conundrum is how do I do that, or rather what would be the best way to connect the wires. It needs to be water proof and good connections. I've seen some boxes that would cover/protect the connections. I want it only semi-permanent so I can re-connect the normal 50 amp plug in case the Watch Dog has a meltdown.

The ones I've seen use brass/copper connections in the box and would allow the plug to be easily connected if necessary.

I don't want a permanently installed EMS in the trailer, but I do want to get rid of the plugs from the power cord into the Watch Dog.

Any help/suggestions/hints would be gratefully accepted.

Yeah, sometimes I'm a bit weird.

TIA.

On edit: Any reason/s it is a bad idea will be taken into consideration.

**Hoopy Frood** · 03-22-2024, 07:52 PM

Something like this but large enough for the wires: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088CXR9S2...hlbWF0aWM&th=1

**Sleeping Rainbows** · 03-23-2024, 08:48 PM

Like this? https://www.amazon.com/RLECS-Positio...s%2C117&sr=8-3

**Hoopy Frood** · 03-24-2024, 08:23 AM

Yes, just like that, but in a weather/water proof enclosure.

**Sleeping Rainbows** · 03-24-2024, 06:45 PM

How about this, skip the box. https://www.amazon.com/BEKMLOD-Conne...s%2C119&sr=8-2

**Hoopy Frood** · 03-24-2024, 06:57 PM

I thought about those too, but want some extra weather protection, rather than just depending on that shrink wrap. I going to try this route: https://sonicelectric.com/products/p...hoC6qMQAvD_BwE inside a weatherproof rectangular box.

Thank you for the advice.

**Sleeping Rainbows** · 03-24-2024, 09:18 PM

These might fit your 50A cord. https://www.amazon.com/Glands-PENGLI...CNSXX4NW&psc=1

**Scott'n'Wendy** · 03-25-2024, 07:55 AM

If it were me I'd use butt splices, silicone and self fusing tape.

**Hoopy Frood** · 03-25-2024, 08:36 AM

Originally Posted by Scott'n'Wendy

If it were me I'd use butt splices, silicone and self fusing tape.

I don't want it to be permanent, since if the Watch Dog should fail, I want to be able to re-connect the standard plug for power until the Watch Dog can be replaced. Hence the box and connectors.