this is probably old hat, if so sorry, but advice sought re connectors for my wiring, analogue. I have used the standard plastic, or nylon or whatever, terminal cable connectors for joining wires. Now it has become apparent that these do not winter well. Maybe it was because of a very low temp this year, but the things are falling apart, they have changed their molecularibility if you see what I mean. Should I be using something else?
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Do you mean these things.
I use them all the time with no problems. Mind you, Kent may be a bit warmer than your neck of the woods.
I use them all the time with no problems. Mind you, Kent may be a bit warmer than your neck of the woods.
stockers said:Do you mean these things.
I use them all the time with no problems. Mind you, Kent may be a bit warmer than your neck of the woods.
I've used some of these... Those with steel screws & parts rust and seize, while brass seem OK.
Like Stockers says, I've used those "chocolate block" connectors and they've withstood 3 fairly harsh Winters, although they are screwed to wooden supports so that they're off the ground. Nowadays all of my other connections are soldered and sealed with heat shrink from Maplins.
Glengrant said:
Terminal blocks (aka "chocolate blocks" have worked fine for me so long as all water is rigorously excluded. Otherwise rust and/or electrolytic action have rapidly killed the join. I exclude water by slathering silicone sealant into every crevice. If you want to take a more robust approach, I recommend standard UK 5 amp junction boxes. Bulky, but indestructible (so far!).
I would advise that the fewer connections you have, the better, as these are always the first point of failure.
Keep your wiring as simple as possible.
Better to use continuous lengths of cables with out joints....
Keep your wiring as simple as possible.
Better to use continuous lengths of cables with out joints....
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the old brittania joint is about the best, use tinned fuse wire to wrap the wires and solder
The block connectors are not Ultra Violet Proof so will go brittle outdoors in sunlight, plus the screws are steel into brass a bad idea outside unless weather proofed,, or use marine type brass with brass screws and some petroleum jelly
Sheesh!Glengrant said:cheez, now he tells me!!!!!!Gizzy said:
I would rip that all out and start again mate!
Even for me, as an Electronics Engineer, that is far too complex. Your average ATC tech would have a fit!
Remember KISS?
Keep it simple, stupid....
Good grief Cyril, are you trying to run trains or launch the space shuttle!!!!Glengrant said:cheez, now he tells me!!!!!!Gizzy said:
Errr, I should have added that the sphaggetti mess is temporary, it will be sorted out eventually, it's only been like that for three years.
hi cyril, the cheapest way like mel said is solder&shrink wrap. costs next to nowt,
and is neat and tidy.
failing that i know a good recipe for spaghetti!!!!!.
and is neat and tidy.
failing that i know a good recipe for spaghetti!!!!!.
Well (and with all due respect), it looks like a reet load of old bolognese to me sir!!Glengrant said: