Of Battery Chargers, Xlr Connectors And Wiring Related

[thefatman]

I need a 24v battery charger, ideally around 2 amps so want something like this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Battery-Charger-24v-2-0a-Electric-Bike-Razor-Scooter-24-Volt-2-0-Amp-/261127645120?pt=UK_CartsParts_Vehicles_ATVQuad_Trike_Parts_Accessories_SM&hash=item3ccc6ba7c0

But they all seem to be fitted with xlr connectors, I want a simple +ve and -ve lead coming out of it like a normal battery charger.

http://www.tayna.co.uk/CTEK-Mobility-Scooter-3-Pin-Connector-Comfort-Connect-XLR-P8857.html

This would do it but is more than I want to pay. Does anyone know about wiring a 3 pin xlr connector down to 2 wires?

Or if anyone finds a charger with a normal connector that would save a lot of messing around.

[willbloke]

Can't you just cut the lead off and fit croc clips ?

XLR wired for balanced audio are pin 1 ground , pin 2 in phase (hot) , pin 3 out of phase (cold)

Dunno about battery chargers !

[lorenzo]

The XLR thing is wierd, not only is the industry standard for DC via an XLR a 4 pin XLR, not 3, but an XLR isn't rated for an especially high current either, 2A must be right at the limit (or over it but the iffy fuckers making it don't care), it's essentially a signal connector that's found its way into doing loads of things, high current isn't its thing. Lop the XLR off, get a multimeter out, see what's on which pin, there you go.

Or you could nip on over mine, pick up my car charger that'll switch between 12 and 24v, and, because I like you, I'll give you a large 1970's motorbike for free too.

[thefatman]

So one pin should be +ve, one -ve, and one mystery pin.

I'll order one and get chopping.

Plans are in order for the return of the gs