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Before I purchase any wires...
vitaflo:
That's definitely you're problem then. You should be able to fit two wires into the disconnects in order to make your grounding loop. If you can't even fit one in w/ the plastic on, you probably need smaller wire.
Justin:
The insulator (red) is made of very hard plastic (not rubber). How am I meant to crimp the wire? It will definitely crack the plastic!
Sasquatch!:
--- Quote from: Justin on June 01, 2003, 11:20:41 pm ---The insulator (red) is made of very hard plastic (not rubber). How am I meant to crimp the wire? It will definitely crack the plastic!
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Didja read Bob Roberts' article on crimping?
http://www.dameon.net/BBBB/crimping.html
Also, the quasi-standard for wiring is:
- 20 Gauge for Low voltage/amperage DC.. e.g. Controls, coin door, etc.
- 18 Gauge for medium voltage/amperage DC. e.g. lamps, +5/+12 volts, etc.
- 16 Gauge for 120 volts AC wiring.
vitaflo:
It won't (unless you have some weird disconnects). I just use a wire stripper/crimper. On the end there's marking for "Insul Closure", w/ three numbers. I use 2.5 (the middle one) for the disconnects. Just put it around the middle of the red plastic and squeeze. It just makes an indentation in the red plastic and really locks the wires in there good.
Also I agree w/ a previous poster that stranded wire is the way to go. Much more flexable.
dhansen:
My friend, it's as easy as 1, 2, 3!! ;D
Get some 22 guage wire, a crimper, and some quick connects and voila!