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Title: Really silly question about wiring and quick disconnects.
Post by: KapnKerfuffle on May 23, 2009, 09:14:44 pm

So I'm trying to wire up my buttons and controls.  I'm using female quick disconnects.  I think the size is .250 that fits 16-22 guage, the red color (sound right?  Doesn't say on the bag).  The wire crimps just fine into the wire end, but the end that I stick on the microswitch terminals slips off too easily.  From what I gathered searching this site, the flat end should click into place when you connect them to the microswitch.

Do I have the right size?  Do I need to mash them down after they are on?  Can I crimp them before I put them on the switch to they stick better?  There seems to be a lack of detail on this subject or maybe I overlooked something.

Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: Really silly question about wiring and quick disconnects.
Post by: supadave on May 23, 2009, 09:53:19 pm

Just crimp them down slighty so they get a better bite onto to male connectors. I wouldn't crimp them down too hard. You still want them to be removable. 

I could be wrong but I think you got the wrong size. .187 I believe is the correct size. but you can make those work by crimping them a little.

Here is a Link to help out..
Link to .187 Connectors (http://www.jammaboards.com/store/187-quick-disconnect-terminal/prod_87.html?ccSID285e73f64c04744fc5f33ff68f529742=30f898ddb0bec26dad26ceeb360fc768)

Title: Re: Really silly question about wiring and quick disconnects.
Post by: maddags on May 23, 2009, 09:53:40 pm

had the same problem when I was using the Ultimarc Daisy chains connectors, so i just used a pair of pliers and crimped them a bit they sit nice and tight now.

Title: Re: Really silly question about wiring and quick disconnects.
Post by: bkenobi on May 24, 2009, 12:21:42 am

Pretty much all the micro switches I've seen (both leaf and micro actually) have been 0.187" (typically red).  You can buy them super cheap on ebay.  I think I got 100 for well under $10 shipped, but you might be able to do better.  And yes, they should not fall off.  Either manually tighten them (as others suggested) or if they are really bad (rusted, corroded, damaged, etc), just replace them.

Title: Re: Really silly question about wiring and quick disconnects.
Post by: KapnKerfuffle on May 24, 2009, 01:16:11 am

Thanks everybody.  I tried to go to the home improvement store and get some .187" size connectors but they only had the .250" size.  So I will make due with the larger ones.  I just mash the flat ends down a bit before connecting them and they seem to stay fine.  They are still wobbly and I'm hoping that I don't have any connection problems.  If they are a problem later I'll just order online or maybe look for the .187" at a dedicated electrical store.