KRnet> wiring videos

2022-03-15 Thread Flesner via KRnet
EAA members can go to the EAA site and click on "hints for homebuilders", then under "videos" click on "electrical".  Two or three videos there on connectors, crimpers, etc.. Larry Flesner -- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet

Re: KRnet> Solder vs. crimp terminals.

2022-03-15 Thread Daniel Branstrom via KRnet
Off topic. What used to be known as a "sex bolt" (a bolt with the threads on the inside, to be mated with a regular screw or bolt), is now called a barrel nut, barrel bolt, 'Chicago screw' or post and screw instead of a sex bolt. *Dan Branstrom * On 3/15/2022 11:01 AM, Michael Quinn via KRnet

Re: KRnet> Solder vs. crimp terminals.

2022-03-15 Thread Michael Quinn via KRnet
I just cannot resist any further with a "Quinn" joke... What if my connectors are gender uncertain? I hear it happens a lot in today's world... M. From: KRnet on behalf of dennis lacy via KRnet Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2022 1:15 PM To: krnet@list.krnet.org C

Re: KRnet> Solder vs. crimp terminals.

2022-03-15 Thread dennis lacy via KRnet
Great insight, knowledge and information Daniel. Thank you for sharing. I also totally agree! Yours in Friendship and Flight, Dennis Steven Lacy  On Tuesday, March 15, 2022, 10:36, Daniel Branstrom via KRnet wrote: Years ago, i attended a seminar put on by Bob Nuckolls, who writes The AeroE

KRnet> Solder vs. crimp terminals.

2022-03-15 Thread Daniel Branstrom via KRnet
Years ago, i attended a seminar put on by Bob Nuckolls, who writes The AeroElectric Connection. He started out by taking a wire, crimping on a push-on connector, then connecting it to an item by pushing it on that had a little weight, then spinning it around by the wire. The push-on connector h

Re: KRnet> I chimed in..

2022-03-15 Thread dennis lacy via KRnet
A good crimper is key. I sell an American made brand for way less than the typical AMP crimpers. I also have the kits with multiple dies. Would love to help any of my fellow aviators out with special pricing if you are in need. Let me know. Here’s the link to my catalog: https://www.kimballmidwe

Re: KRnet> Crimping tools for wiring

2022-03-15 Thread dennis lacy via KRnet
A good crimper is key. I sell an American made brand for way less than the typical AMP crimpers. I also have the kits with multiple dies. Would love to help any of my fellow aviators out with special pricing if you are in need. Let me know. Here’s the link to my catalog: https://www.kimballmidwe

Re: KRnet> I chimed in. Solder terminals

2022-03-15 Thread Mark Langford
Gary Sack wrote: > I would like to see a better way to make terminals. I solder mine. I solder mine as well, despite all the admonitions NOT to solder. Why do they say not to solder connections on an airplane? Because if you apply too much solder, it will wick down the wire and create a

Re: KRnet> I chimed in..

2022-03-15 Thread Flesner via KRnet
On 3/15/2022 1:27 AM, Gary Sack via KRnet wrote: The surest way to make a great airplane not-so-great is to make everything "one size bigger" (including the pilot)    I would like to see a better way to make terminals. I solder mine.