Anderson ASY50 50 Amp Genuine Power Connector

Description

Anderson. ASY50. 50 Amp. Genuine Anderson Power Connector. Grey. Includes Housing and 2 Contacts.

The Anderson ASY50 is a genuine 50 Amp Anderson power connector kit — includes one grey housing and two silver-plated copper contacts. The compact genderless plug widely used in Australian caravan, camper, solar, and 12V DC applications. Genderless design: the ASY50 mates with itself, so the same connector is used at both ends of the connection. Two ASY50 connectors are required for a complete connection. Sold individually.

• Anderson ASY50 — Genuine 50 Amp Anderson Power Connector
• Includes: 1 × grey housing, 2 × silver-plated copper contacts
• 50A continuous current rating — up to 120A with #6 AWG wire
• 600V AC/DC rated
• Wire range: #16 AWG (1.5mm²) to #6 AWG (13.3mm²)
• Genderless design — mates with itself, same connector at both ends
• Grey housing — colour-keyed, only mates with grey
• Nylon housing with stainless steel contact retention springs
• Silver-plated copper contacts — self-wiping, low resistance
• UL rated for hot-plugging up to 50A
• Genuine Anderson Power Products — not a generic copy
• Suits: caravan, camper, RV, solar panel, fridge, 12V DC power connections
• Two connectors required for a complete connection — sold individually

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About the Anderson ASY50 — The Standard 12V Caravan and Solar Connector

The Anderson SB50 series connector is the most widely used compact high-current power connector in Australian caravan, camper, and 12V DC applications. Smaller than the 175A Anderson plug, the ASY50 is the connector most commonly found on caravan fridges, solar panels, portable power stations, battery-to-battery chargers, and 12V accessories where a secure, weatherproof, genderless DC power connection is required.

Each ASY50 kit includes one grey housing and two silver-plated copper contacts — everything needed to assemble one complete connector. Two ASY50 kits are required for a complete connection. The contacts are crimped onto the cable conductors and inserted into the housing. Stainless steel retention springs lock the contacts in place and maintain the contact force that provides low-resistance connection throughout the service life of the connector. The self-wiping contact geometry cleans the contact surfaces on every connection and disconnection, maintaining reliable conductivity across repeated use.

The grey housing is colour-keyed — it will only mate with another grey SB50 housing. This prevents accidental cross-connection between different circuits and systems. The SB50 housing accepts wire contacts from #16 AWG (1.5mm²) through to #6 AWG (13.3mm²), covering the wire sizes used across 12V, 24V, and 48V DC installations in Australian caravan, solar, and off-grid applications.

The "Genuine Anderson" designation matters — the market is heavily populated with generic copies using the same housing profile but with inferior contact materials and lower manufacturing tolerances. Genuine Anderson Power Products connectors are manufactured to the original specification and deliver reliable performance across the rated service life of the connector.

Q: What does the ASY50 kit include?
A: The Anderson ASY50 includes one grey housing and two silver-plated copper contacts — everything needed to assemble one complete connector. Two ASY50 kits are required for a complete connection, one at each end of the cable run.

Q: What is the difference between the ASY50 and ASY175?
A: The ASY50 (SB50) is the compact 50A connector — the smaller plug commonly used on caravan fridges, solar panels, and 12V accessories. The ASY175 (SB175) is the larger 175A connector used for higher-current applications such as battery-to-battery charging, large solar installations, and material handling equipment. The two housings are physically different sizes and will not mate with each other.

Q: Is the Anderson ASY50 genderless?
A: Yes — the ASY50 is genderless by design. The same connector is used at both ends of the connection. Two ASY50 connectors mate directly with each other — no separate male/female pairing is required.

Q: What wire sizes suit the ASY50?
A: The SB50 housing accepts wire contacts from #16 AWG (1.5mm²) through to #6 AWG (13.3mm²) — covering the full range of wire sizes used in Australian caravan, solar, and 12V DC installations.

Q: What colour housings will the ASY50 mate with?
A: Grey only — the grey SB50 housing is colour-keyed and will only mate with another grey SB50 housing. This colour-keying prevents accidental cross-connection between different circuits or voltage systems.

Q: How many ASY50 kits do I need?
A: Two — one at each end of the cable run. Each ASY50 is one connector kit; two connectors are required to make a complete mated pair.