8 AWG cable connector
Submitted: Thursday, Oct 27, 2005 at 20:48
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Leroy
Hi Guys,
Decided to pull my finger out and organise the power outlets in the back of the truck. I have decided to install 4 outlets and each go to inline blade fuse. I want to then connect the 4 wires from the blade fuses to the 8 awg wire. I know I can solder and heat shrink but there will be a lot of heat involved and I dont want to melt the insulation on the wires. What is the best way to connect the two??
Leroy
Reply By: kev.h - Thursday, Oct 27, 2005 at 22:11
Thursday, Oct 27, 2005 at 22:11
Auto electrician is your answer heaps of terminal blocks available for that job can also get terminal blocks with blade fuses built in
Regards Kev
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Reply By: techie - Thursday, Oct 27, 2005 at 23:47
Thursday, Oct 27, 2005 at 23:47
If you want to solder, use a powerful soldering iron and resin cored solder.
The larger the iron, within reason, the quicker it heats the joint, melts the solder, and starts to cool before the insulation has a chance to get hot.
Techie
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Reply By: Member - Bradley- Friday, Oct 28, 2005 at 01:44
Friday, Oct 28, 2005 at 01:44
go to any car stereo
shop, heaps of different fuse distribution blocks available with different fude options - ie- glass tube, blade, wafer etc.
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Reply By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Friday, Oct 28, 2005 at 13:44
Friday, Oct 28, 2005 at 13:44
If you're against soldering, put round crimp connectors on the wire ends, and bolt them together with a 1/4inch stainless steel bolt. Encase it all in a plastic jiffy box from the electronics
shop.
I personally like the solder and heatshrink option.
Cheers
phil
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