This shows how I made an extension cable for Goal Zero Yeti solar generators with a 6mm 12 volt output jack. If you decide to make one for yourself, please keep in mind that you choose your accessory carefully making sure it draws no more than what your output is rated for. My Yeti 400 Lithium in the video is rated at 10 amps combined at the 12 volt output section, this means I can use one or both outputs as long as 10 amps is not exceeded. Do the research on what gauge wire you'll need for the length you plan to build; it too will add to the amp draw if it’s too long and/or the wires are not the correct gauge for your application. I made an 8 foot extension cable using 16/2 audio cable, 6mm male and female connectors and the proper size shrink tubing to protect the solder joint and outer part of the cable so nothing gets inside, protects the cable and makes it look nice. I also bought some Anderson power connectors for another cable I’m going to build (12 volt Anderson to 6mm female) for my Yeti 1500X which has two 6mm connectors, one cigarette type connector and two Anderson connectors all in the 12 volt output sections in front and inside the top cover of the Yeti.
As I mentioned, the Yeti 400 Lithium (in the video) has a maximum output of 10 amps combined at 12 volt section. Specifications can be higher on larger newer models as seen below. I called Goal Zero to verify this information for my 400 Lithium and 1500X
My 1500X has higher ratings at the 12 volt regulated output sections:
6mm Port (output) 12V, up to 10A (120W max), combined. There are two ports
Regulated 12V Car Port (output) 12V, up to 13A (160W max)
Regulated Power Pole port (output) 12V, up to 30A (360W max), combined. There are two ports
At no point should any combined use of the 12 volt output ports exceed 30 amps, it will trip the breaker and you will get the blinking yellow light signaling this.
Please support your local electronics store by purchasing what you need from them. Everything I needed I tried and bought from my local store. They are disappearing and when we need them for projects like this where we need to physically see the parts and try the fit, they may not be there at that time you need your local store because it went out of business.
MY BLOOPERS
I said “shrink wrap” a few times when I meant “shrink tubing”
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At the 21:25 point in the video I get the whole amps thing wrong. I was remembering the max watts on high but said amps like a dork.
At the 25:45 point in the video I say “you’re not going to use this one” where I’m literally pointing at the male connector you ARE going to use to find and test the fit, because brain fart, but I did correct myself. You need the male Light A Life connector to find the generic female connector which will then let you find the generic male connector.
At 27:30 in the video my brain speech filters shut down and I just tell it like it is. I do care about what everyone thinks which is why I ask for comments but I won’t let bad ones get the best of me is what I’m saying.
So the accurate info for amps and watts is:
One Light A Life draws 1.2 watts on low and 4.5 watts on high, .1 amps on low and .4 amps on high.
If you run the max string of 8 lights you multiply those values by 8. You end up with 9.6 watts on low and 36 watts on high, .8 amps on low and 3.2 amps on high if all 8 are set the same.
If your Yeti has a 6mm plug AND you build your cable correctly you can run up to the max of 8 lights and be well under the 10 amp max output of those connectors that have a 10 amp rating. With that being said I can see where a cigarette to 6mm female adapter can be made to add another string of 8 Light A Life lights and still be under the 10 amp maximum. 3.2 amps + 3.2 amps = 6.4 amps max draw all being on high on my 400 Lithium. Be careful if you are using the older Yeti 150 or new 200X as those are smaller units with lower amp hour ratings meaning the time to empty will be faster as opposed to the larger Yetis if you have many lights “on” at the same time. You can have 8 plugged in and keep the amp draw down by only turning on the ones you need at a that part of camp or part of an area that light is needed.
Refer to the owner’s manual of the Yeti you have to get the proper specifications for the 12 volt outputs or any part of your Yeti. I called them directly and had no problem getting the answers I needed for specific questions.
One additional thing I found out after the build. The male connector has a black plastic ring on the outside tip. It worked loose and was left inside one of the female connectors I bought. I re-inserted the male connector to the female one the part was stuck in, slightly applied a sideways pressure and pulled them apart slowly to get the plastic sleeve out again. I then used some Loctite Go2 glue on the plastic part to glue it back together, worked great.
Thanks for watching and reading. Be safe, be well, be happy and be at peace.
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