Thin wire joinning

[potentillaCO32]

I promise not to suggest solderseal thingies.

I have reformed.

 

[Poignard]

I've used 'Bootlace Ferrules' successfully in conjunction with good - quality screw terminal blocks.

Bootlace ferrules

 

[Refueler]

Being in RC .. you get to know about fine wire connections !! You say Crimp is not possible ? Maybe - but if you have the gear for RC ... then I suggest JST have various connectors male and female based in various crimp pin sizes.
Just saying ...

 

[thinwater]

I've used 'Bootlace Ferrules' successfully in conjunction with good - quality screw terminal blocks.

Bootlace ferrules

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"Good quality," as applicable to stranded wire (not solid or ferrules), means there must be a pressure plate, such that the screw does not bear dirrectly on the wire. This prevents strand mage. (ABYC requirement.)

 

[potentillaCO32]

This prevents strand mage. (ABYC requirement.)

I asked the doc about my strand mage and he thought the company i kept might be the root cause.

 

[thinwater]

I asked the doc about my strand mage and he thought the company i kept might be the root cause.

"Strand damage."

 

[PabloPicasso]

Being in RC .. you get to know about fine wire connections !! You say Crimp is not possible ? Maybe - but if you have the gear for RC ... then I suggest JST have various connectors male and female based in various crimp pin sizes.
Just saying ...

WHo are JST?

 

[Refueler]

WHo are JST?

JST are a range of plug connectors ....

 

[PabloPicasso]

JST are a range of plug connectors ....

Ok, thats great

Where do you get them?

 

[potentillaCO32]

Being in RC .. you get to know about fine wire connections !! You say Crimp is not possible ? Maybe - but if you have the gear for RC ... then I suggest JST have various connectors male and female based in various crimp pin sizes.
Just saying ...

In RC, Roman Catholic ???

 

[Refueler]

In RC, Roman Catholic ???

Spanish Inquisition.

 

[Sneaky Pete]

You could try WAGO inline splicing connectors. Work for me.

 

[PabloPicasso]

You could try WAGO inline splicing connectors. Work for me.

No space inside the light base.

 

[Refueler]

No space inside the light base.

can you replace the wire on the item so its longer and accessible outide the item ?

 

[PabloPicasso]

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can you replace the wire on the item so its longer and accessible outide the item ?

It is a sealed LED light so the wires will have to be joined somewhere.

Seems solder and heatshrink is the least worst option.

 

[lustyd]

Ok, thats great

Where do you get them?

Amazon have them and the crimp tools. Personally I prefer something more like this for inline connections but JST works
GTIWUNG 560PCS 2.5mm Pitch JST-SM 2/3/4/5 Pin Male and Female Plug Housing and Male/Female Pin Header Crimp Terminal Connector Assortment Kit : Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

 

[PaulRainbow]

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It is a sealed LED light so the wires will have to be joined somewhere.

Seems solder and heatshrink is the least worst option.

Would you have room to put both wires into one end of a red crimp connector, then cut it in half ? If so, seal it all with some CT1 or similar.

 

[PabloPicasso]

Would you have room to put both wires into one end of a red crimp connector, then cut it in half ? If so, seal it all with some CT1 or similar.

Yes, thay would be possible. I would worry that it was a less reliable join than solder/heatshrink.

Would you fill connecter with sealant before crimping?

 

[PaulRainbow]

Yes, thay would be possible. I would worry that it was a less reliable join than solder/heatshrink.

Would you fill connecter with sealant before crimping?

It will be no less reliable than crimping any other wires, provided it's watertight. Don't seal it until after it's crimped. If the join is in a watertight space, no need to seal it.