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MaximRecoil:

--- Quote from: Chris2 on February 23, 2008, 02:18:12 pm ---I'm trying to wire up the ground on my CP, but the wires connected to the ground on the microswitch keeping coming undone. Right now, I'm usually tying the two wire ends together, sticking them both in a crimp connector, then attaching the crimp connector to the ground on the microswitch, yet this doesn't always work. Does anyone know of a better method?

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The best, most secure method for wiring a ground loop is to use a single long wire and cut off about half-inch sections of the insulation in each spot where a crimp connector will go. Then fold and twist the bare wire sections and crimp the connectors onto them.

I got the idea from someone else on this board who got the idea from his father. He also posted good pictures to illustrate, but I can't remember who it was.

It is the only way I would consider wiring a ground loop now.
TheShanMan:

--- Quote from: MaximRecoil on February 23, 2008, 06:26:27 pm ---The best, most secure method for wiring a ground loop is to use a single long wire and cut off about half-inch sections of the insulation in each spot where a crimp connector will go. Then fold and twist the bare wire sections and crimp the connectors onto them.

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That's a good idea, but what's the easiest way to get the insulation off in the middle, other than a lighter? ;)
MaximRecoil:

--- Quote from: TheShanMan on February 23, 2008, 06:31:55 pm ---That's a good idea, but what's the easiest way to get the insulation off in the middle, other than a lighter? ;)

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I just used a utility knife. I rolled the knife around the insulation (not too much pressure or you will cut into the copper wire strands) at the points where I wanted the bare section to start and end, and then layed the wire flat on the table and sliced down the center of the section of insulation, from the starting cut to the ending cut. The section of insulation will then pull right off.

Edit: Okay, I found the post with the pictures:


--- Quote from: MaMeNnO on January 03, 2007, 02:19:06 pm ---Here's a little update of the wiring job I did so far. I didn't want to solder anything as all switches can can take quick disconnects. This made it for me easier. It made it also more flexible if I want to change something.

I started with the ground (black wire). For the inputs I used red wire. My father in law sat down next to me when I did the wiring. I explained what my plan was (this used to be part of his job) and he said how I could do that the most easiest and cleanest way. I used little loops to wire the ground contacts. When you do it like this you can use one long wire without ever cutting it for except the terminating quick disconnect.

Make two cuts in the wire and remove the part between the two cuts...


Bend the cleaned wire and put it in the quick disconnect.


Finally, press the quick disconnect together and connect the quick disconnect to the contact.
For the next contact measure the wire that you need by dragging it to the next contact and
repeat it from picture one. Thatīs all! ;D
Here you can see the little loops. The starting point here is the top right quick disconnect (that was
changed later on for convenience).

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TheShanMan:
Thanks, but is that really better than just cutting the wire, stripping them as you normally would, and putting both wires in together and crimping them? Seems like that would be faster and less prone to cutting the wires.
MaximRecoil:

--- Quote from: TheShanMan on February 23, 2008, 08:18:52 pm ---Thanks, but is that really better than just cutting the wire, stripping them as you normally would, and putting both wires in together and crimping them? Seems like that would be faster and less prone to cutting the wires.

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It is better IMO. It allows for a greater margin for error when crimping, and ensures that one of the wires won't pull out of the crimp. It also is a better electrical connection by default. Continuous strands of wire are better than wire that is twisted together. Wires that have been twisted together can oxidize which affects the electrical connection. In most cases there probably won't be a problem, but if there is a cleaner, more secure method available, I'll do it just because I like the concept.

As to being prone to "cutting the wires", I assume you mean when removing the sections of insulation? I can remove the sections of insulation without cutting the wires. I don't know if you can or not.
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