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Title: Broken Wires at Quick Connect
Post by: Jabba on April 25, 2004, 07:12:01 pm

Hi All,

I'm not sure if any of you have this problem but it has to do with the wires breaking off at the Quick connects. It's happened a couple of times now. I am using .22 guage stranded wires (7 wires per strand) and .167 quick disconnects. I crimped and soldred the ends (belt and suspender approach). I have to swing the control panel up to access the keyboard which exposes the wiring. Are the wires breaking because I crimped too hard? Is it the solder joints making the connect connection weaker? Is anyone using a different approach tpo wiring? I think the next control panel I make will be bolted down with a slide out shelf for the keyboard instaead. Maybe this will help. Any idas would be appreciated.

Cheers!

Garry

Title: Re:Broken Wires at Quick Connect
Post by: froggerman on April 25, 2004, 07:58:53 pm

I don't know the specifics of your situation but over crimping can cause wires to break. However, if the wires flex at the connectors each time you open the panel that could also cause your problem. Try to fasten the wires to your control panel with a cable clamp. This will stop the flexing at the connectors. Soldering a crimped connector is not necessary.