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Soldering VS Disconnects
eds1275:
Which has the better electrical connection? For my buttons I will be using disconnects for maintenance. I'm currently looking at wiring 104 microphone jacks each with 3 wires [26 inputs, 26 outputs, and a snake to run from the wall to my equipment rack with 26 lines in it]. I'm not sure if it's a better electrical connection than disconnects though.
92greenyj:
In a cabinet disconnects will probably suffice. Coming from the automotive world though I tend to solder and heat shrink most of my connections as a solder connection holds up far better in a dusty, moist environment.
Another thing to consider would be Cat5/6 cable. inside a cat5/6 cable is typically 6 to 8 individual wires. I used some Cat6 in my Jeep to hook up my switch panel to activate my relays for all my various accessories. worked out great. I only have 1 "wire" running from the back of my switch panel to my relay bank under the hood
WhereEaglesDare:
If you find a Cat5 cable with only 6 wires in it get your money back.
92greenyj:
hey I did that project months ago. couldn't remember off the top of my head how many wires were in it exactly. it is a great option though and one I am going to use for my CP
Ond:
--- Quote from: 92greenyj on June 07, 2010, 08:22:36 pm ---In a cabinet disconnects will probably suffice. Coming from the automotive world though I tend to solder and heat shrink most of my connections as a solder connection holds up far better in a dusty, moist environment.
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+1 Crimp, solder and heat shrink = peace of mind.