carlyai Posted 14 hours ago Posted 14 hours ago If I can I want to buy some of the doubled-up wired connectors to the breakers. An example is the top connections into the DC breaker. Do they have a name for ordering?
dinsdale Posted 14 hours ago Posted 14 hours ago 24 minutes ago, carlyai said: If I can I want to buy some of the doubled-up wired connectors to the breakers. An example is the top connections into the DC breaker. Do they have a name for ordering? Why don't you just take this photo to a shop that sells electrical components. Not expensive I'm sure. 1
SLOWHAND225 Posted 14 hours ago Posted 14 hours ago I'd call them pig tails but i'm sure thats not the proper name, easy enough to make. I'd be surprised if they sold them but this is Thailand 1
Gsxrnz Posted 13 hours ago Posted 13 hours ago Just twist join the cables and heat-shrink accordingly. The heat-shrink isn't really necessary, but does look good. 1 1
carlyai Posted 12 hours ago Author Posted 12 hours ago 1 hour ago, dinsdale said: Why don't you just take this photo to a shop that sells electrical components. Not expensive I'm sure. 200 km round trip.
stubuzz Posted 12 hours ago Posted 12 hours ago These can be used. https://www.amazon.com/KOXXIAMOQ-Ferrules-Terminals-Insulated-Connectors/dp/B0CCYKXFFV
dinsdale Posted 12 hours ago Posted 12 hours ago 2 minutes ago, carlyai said: 200 km round trip. Ah! Ok then. I don't know what they're called. Where are you?
KannikaP Posted 12 hours ago Posted 12 hours ago 17 minutes ago, carlyai said: 200 km round trip. A photo to Shopee, Lazada or RADIOSPARES.
impulse Posted 12 hours ago Posted 12 hours ago If you do decide to go with the ferrules, make sure you also buy a good crimping tool. Don't try to cheap it out using pliers. Personally, I would just strip back the insulation on both ends of a short piece of wire and call it good. That's what you'll need to do anyway, even if you do use the ferrules. The breakers are designed to accept bare wires. Ferrules (IMO) just add another potential failure point. It takes some practice (and the right tool) to get really good at crimping. Edit: Ferrules do have their place. I'm just not sure this is one of them... 1
Gsxrnz Posted 11 hours ago Posted 11 hours ago 35 minutes ago, impulse said: If you do decide to go with the ferrules, make sure you also buy a good crimping tool. Don't try to cheap it out using pliers. Personally, I would just strip back the insulation on both ends of a short piece of wire and call it good. That's what you'll need to do anyway, even if you do use the ferrules. The breakers are designed to accept bare wires. Ferrules (IMO) just add another potential failure point. It takes some practice (and the right tool) to get really good at crimping. Edit: Ferrules do have their place. I'm just not sure this is one of them... I agree, this type of connector just add an unnecessary point of weakness or potential failure. Cable connections (especially in the switchboard) require a firm mechanical connection. There are even specifications for the necessary torque needed depending on cable size and connection type. Crimping is common on large cable installations, but the pro's use the proper tools that deliver the required torque. I might use these small crimped ferrules in a 12V situation, but not in a switchboard. EDIT: Call me anal - but when twisting wires together in this situation, I tend to also solder the joint to achieve the aim of keeping the wires joined when servicing, and ensuring a sound electrical connection.
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