Author Topic: FS: .187 Female Quick Disconnects (Read 19422 times)

SirPeale · « **on:** January 28, 2004, 12:56:57 pm »

Female quick disconnects, blue and red, fully insulated. I just found a great source on these. Finally! Back in stock on .187" and .250" red and blue!

Bag of 100 - $6.00 shipped.

You can order them online, here:

http://www.pealefamily.net/cgi-bin/closedShop/Item.pl?action=ShowCategory&category=parts

I accept Checks, money order and PayPal. But - no PayPal accounts that are funded with a credit card. This includes 'debit' cards that have the Visa or MasterCard logo on them. They still count as a credit card. I've only got a personal account.

If you're interested, PM or email me.

Edit: had to change the URL, it was letting people into a restricted part of the site!

GroovyTuesdaY · « **Reply #1 on:** February 03, 2004, 03:13:24 pm »

Ok, quick question. You mentioned that the red and blue are each for a different type of wire. Could you touch on what type of wire each are for and what you recommend for each?

Just a side thought. You should look into selling the wire with the connects. It would make it really convenient to order both in one shot.

groovy~

SirPeale · « **Reply #2 on:** February 03, 2004, 03:31:49 pm »

I'll think about the wire thing. Problem is I'm having problems finding it in the right types in the right amount.

The difference between the two colors is wire size. Red is for wire 18-22G, and blue is for wire 14-18G. A lot of people use the blues for grounds, and red for data. Some just use one color (be it red or blue)

GroovyTuesdaY · « **Reply #3 on:** February 03, 2004, 03:56:09 pm »

I know this is extremely basic to some , but i a, trying to understand this lol. Does the smaller the gage amount mean the smaller diameter of the wire? Now, does that have anything to do with how stiff the wire is? Also, does it really matter much rather you use 14 or 18 gage wire for the positive leads? I just see alot of people using different stuff, but what is "the norm"? It doesn't seem like it would matter much as its not sending alot fo current through the wire.

Just questions i have been wondering about for a while now.
groovy~

SirPeale · « **Reply #4 on:** February 03, 2004, 04:04:25 pm »

Quote from: GroovyTuesdaY on February 03, 2004, 03:56:09 pm

I know this is extremely basic to some , but i a, trying to understand this lol. Does the smaller the gage amount mean the smaller diameter of the wire? Now, does that have anything to do with how stiff the wire is? Also, does it really matter much rather you use 14 or 18 gage wire for the positive leads? I just see alot of people using different stuff, but what is "the norm"? It doesn't seem like it would matter much as its not sending alot fo current through the wire.

Actually, the bigger the gauge, the smaller the wire. Not sure why that is, but it is.

Stiffness can be cause by if the wire is multistranded or solid. Also by what kind of material the wire is made of (copper or whatever).

What's the 'norm?' Looks like most people use 22G. Some use 18. Some people even use 24, and some use the stuff from CAT-5 cable.

GroovyTuesdaY · « **Reply #5 on:** February 09, 2004, 07:28:14 pm »

did you have enough left of the red to fullfill the order i placed tonight?

If not , then the blue would be fine.

thanks again,
gary~

SirPeale · « **Reply #6 on:** February 09, 2004, 10:02:52 pm »

I did. You're fine.

RetroJames · « **Reply #7 on:** February 10, 2004, 11:14:53 pm »

Here is a really dumb question, yea you know you wanted to ask it but didn't have the guts.

Regarding the ".187" in ".187 Female Disconnects," what exactly does that number or fraction denote? Also what unit is that? I was poking around at home depot looking at the female disconnects and didn't see that fraction on any of them though I saw connectors that appeared to be the ones I should use.

Thus endeth my noob question of the day.

GroovyTuesdaY · « **Reply #8 on:** February 11, 2004, 03:00:19 am »

If i'm not mistaken, the .187 (or one hundred eight seven thousandths)
is the size of the clip in width for the female connector part that fits over the male pin on the microswitch.
Lowes only carried .250 size which is a little bigger , so i was screwed on that one. It seems that .187" isn't a real popular size at most do it yourself shops. Must not be a common size for electricians to use or something.
Thats why i just went ahead and ordered from peale. He's cheap, gives a good quantity, and hopefully hes fast with shipping lol.

Hope this helps

grooovy~:D

flampoo · « **Reply #9 on:** February 11, 2004, 11:12:29 am »

You can get them at Radio Shack, but they don't typically sell them in large quantities. They also package them with the male connectors so you end up with a bunch of crap you don't want. And it's far more expensive.

GroovyTuesdaY · « **Reply #10 on:** February 11, 2004, 12:59:11 pm »

Quote from: flampoo on February 11, 2004, 11:12:29 am

You can get them at Radio Shack, but they don't typically sell them in large quantities. They also package them with the male connectors so you end up with a bunch of crap you don't want. And it's far more expensive.

Yea, i found that out the hard way recently. I had them in my hand and right when the guy was ringing them up, i noticed through the bag, that their were males in there. I told the guy " WHOA. Hold up, i'm not paying 1.70 for a bag of 16 connectors and only half of them are what i want."
best place i found is PEALE here for prices. At least so far as i have found lol.

groovy~:D

flampoo · « **Reply #11 on:** February 12, 2004, 12:27:57 pm »

How's Fort Wayne doin'? Ever since they got rid of Aladdin at Southown Mall and Tilt at Glenbrook I hated living there.

Well, not really, but life wasn't as fun. Maybe it was just me but those two were kickass arcades.

GroovyTuesdaY · « **Reply #12 on:** February 12, 2004, 12:40:46 pm »

Quote from: flampoo on February 12, 2004, 12:27:57 pm

How's Fort Wayne doin'? Ever since they got rid of Aladdin at Southown Mall and Tilt at Glenbrook I hated living there. Well, not really, but life wasn't as fun. Maybe it was just me but those two were kickass arcades.

Yea, your right, those WERE kick ass arcades! I remember going to the alladins castle arcade back when southtown mall was really roaring,now the whole mall sits empty and vacant. SAD indeed. Glenbrook mal l had two arcades at one time. One above and second down below by the ice rink, but even those are now gone. I imagine glenbrook wanted to much rent and since the arcades don't seem to make as much nowadays, the had to cloesem.
About the only place left in fort wayne now to play mass arcade games is at PUTT PUTT North. If there is anywhere else, i've never heard of it, but putt putt is still pretty cool. Its just not a big enough place really. The town where i live, Bluffton,in there aint squat! The bowling alley used to have about 15 games and a couple pinball machines, but now even it has abandoned us arcaders, it just sucks. I walked into a really BIG arcade while traveling in michigan last summer and it housed at least 50 games in there not to mention all the stuffed animal machines and skeeballs and the like. I was in total AWE! The arcade was busy at the time too and man oh man, it was definatly a moving moment for me. Can't explain it, it just felt like......well, like home lol. Might sound dumb, but its how i felt.

Sorry for the thread hijack lol.

groovy~

froggerman · « **Reply #13 on:** March 23, 2004, 01:48:21 am »

Do you ever get the small yellow ones (24-26 AWG)?

SirPeale · « **Reply #14 on:** March 23, 2004, 07:46:34 am »

No, and I won't unless there's enough interest.

crashwg · « **Reply #15 on:** March 29, 2004, 11:15:40 am »

I haven't tried the quick diso's I got from you yet on microswitch buttons or any type of joys, but I have tried them on leaf switch buttons and had to crimp every single one just so gravity wouldn't take it off.

Is there a reason why it is like this? Will it be the same with things other than the leafies?

SirPeale · « **Reply #16 on:** March 29, 2004, 11:31:00 am »

Interesting! First problem I've heard of them yet. I've tried them on microswitches without issue.

Psychosylph · « **Reply #17 on:** March 29, 2004, 11:43:54 am »

I would be interested in getting fifty red and fifty blues, as well as 2 of those 7/8 barrel locks. Would that be alright? What would the total cost be? How long would it take (I think that the locks have to be ordered, right?)?

SirPeale · « **Reply #18 on:** March 29, 2004, 11:47:24 am »

Sent PM

Psychosylph · « **Reply #19 on:** March 29, 2004, 02:37:23 pm »

Thanks! You have Paypal...

SirPeale · « **Reply #20 on:** April 05, 2004, 12:39:59 pm »

Just received a package, and now have many MANY disconnects.

CitznFish · « **Reply #21 on:** April 05, 2004, 03:42:43 pm »

Quote from: Peale on April 05, 2004, 12:39:59 pm

Just received a package, and now have many MANY disconnects.

I'll take a package of Blue. Can you add it to my lock order?

SirPeale · « **Reply #22 on:** April 05, 2004, 04:16:51 pm »

Of course!

lokki · « **Reply #23 on:** April 05, 2004, 06:29:16 pm »

Quote from: Peale on April 05, 2004, 12:39:59 pm

Just received a package, and now have many MANY disconnects.

Peale would you say you have plethora of disconnects?

Couldn't help my self :-)

SirPeale · « **Reply #24 on:** April 06, 2004, 10:08:36 am »

Quote from: lokki on April 05, 2004, 06:29:16 pm

Peale would you say you have plethora of disconnects?

Couldn't help my self :-)

Hm...more like a cornucopia.

Psychosylph · « **Reply #25 on:** April 06, 2004, 11:19:29 am »

Thanks for the disconnects!

JesterDEV · « **Reply #26 on:** April 06, 2004, 05:03:55 pm »

Still have some? I'll have to send a money order as I have a credit card.

SirPeale · « **Reply #27 on:** April 06, 2004, 05:41:19 pm »

Quote from: JesterDEV on April 06, 2004, 05:03:55 pm

Still have some? I'll have to send a money order as I have a credit card.

I do! Use the online ordering system here: http://www.pealefamily.net/cgi-bin/closedShop/Item.pl?action=ShowCategory&category=parts

CitznFish · « **Reply #28 on:** April 06, 2004, 06:34:41 pm »

OK, so I made my default language Tongan. What the heck is it?

I didn't sign up yet, but can you accept CC this way? Otherwise it's snailmail with a check.

SirPeale · « **Reply #29 on:** April 06, 2004, 10:22:24 pm »

Quote from: CitznFish on April 06, 2004, 06:34:41 pm

OK, so I made my default language Tongan. What the heck is it? I didn't sign up yet, but can you accept CC this way? Otherwise it's snailmail with a check.

Damned if I know, it was part of the default package.

Can't take CC, can take check/MO/Non-Credit-Card PayPal. Haven't worked that last little ditty out yet, though.

MameMe · « **Reply #30 on:** May 14, 2004, 08:27:26 am »

Peale sorry for my noobieness...

1) I just bought a bunch of buttons from Happs with the cherry switches & some Super Joy's. Will these fit those switches & Joys?

2) I already purchased 18 gauge wire. Will 2 18 Gauge wires fit into one of those disconnects? I plan on daisy chaining my ground wires.

3) Do you ship to Canada?

Thanks for your time.

SirPeale · « **Reply #31 on:** May 14, 2004, 09:13:21 am »

Quote from: MameMe on May 14, 2004, 08:27:26 am

1) I just bought a bunch of buttons from Happs with the cherry switches & some Super Joy's. Will these fit those switches & Joys?

Measure the terminal on the switch with a ruler. If it's 1/4", then no.

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2) I already purchased 18 gauge wire. Will 2 18 Gauge wires fit into one of those disconnects? I plan on daisy chaining my ground wires.

It should if you get the blues. Red definitely won't work, it's too small.

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3) Do you ship to Canada?

I do! Email me privately and we'll talk. Email, not PM.

SirPeale · « **Reply #32 on:** May 22, 2004, 08:32:18 pm »

Back from vacation, and the site is up again.

MameMe · « **Reply #33 on:** May 24, 2004, 07:18:19 am »

Got my commectors and they are awesome...thanks Peale!

SirPeale · « **Reply #34 on:** May 25, 2004, 10:03:55 am »

Glad you're pleased!

I've only got a few more left. I'll reorder in the future, but it looks like everyone must be stocked up, because orders have slowed to a crawl.

SirPeale · « **Reply #35 on:** May 28, 2004, 12:49:45 pm »

I'm currently OOS on the red .187 and .250 disconnects. An order should be here within a week. Still have .187 and .250 blue.

SirPeale · « **Reply #36 on:** May 28, 2004, 03:19:00 pm »

I *just* received a message from my supplier, the part is backordered until mid June. I'll post here when they're back in stock.

Scoobie · « **Reply #37 on:** June 01, 2004, 11:12:51 pm »

Quote from: Peale on May 28, 2004, 03:19:00 pm

I *just* received a message from my supplier, the part is backordered until mid June. I'll post here when they're back in stock.

Peale,
I'm going to be ordering 2 T-stick pluses to go along with my Happ microswitch buttons. What size disconnect should I order?

Scoobie · « **Reply #38 on:** June 01, 2004, 11:15:32 pm »

I'm also using 22 gauge strand wire.

Thanks.

SirPeale · « **Reply #39 on:** June 02, 2004, 08:00:28 am »

Quote from: Scoobie on June 01, 2004, 11:12:51 pm

I'm going to be ordering 2 T-stick pluses to go along with my Happ microswitch buttons. What size disconnect should I order?

I'm not sure. It's likely on their site, either .250" or .187" (and I sell both)

Oh, and for that gauge of wire, you need red.


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