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RE: connector blocks


  • To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
  • Subject: RE: connector blocks
  • From: "James Hoye" <yahoo@xxxxxxx>
  • Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2003 11:37:00 +0100
  • Mailing-list: list ukha_d@xxxxxxx; contact ukha_d-owner@xxxxxxx
  • Reply-to: ukha_d@xxxxxxx

> Has anyone got a better/smaller/neater solution to using standard
> 3A connector strips (the standard electricians ones) to
> extend/patch/terminate small wires in alarm enclosures etc. Needs
> to be insulated and free-standing or stick/screw downable.
>
> The standard terminal blocks are just too bulky when using several.

An alarm installer I know uses the automotive style red crimp barrel
connectors - twist the strands together and then crimp - he has never gone
back and found a fault due to this method yet (although the installer he
works for doesn't like him using them because they 'cost more' - go
figure!)

James H



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