Accessories

[Curt]

Hi,

I am struggleing with the process of hooking up simple accessories since the wire coming of the accessory  like light posts, or the light on top of a water tower, or lighted billboards is so small. What is the best way, or size of wire to hook up accessories with and is there any of those quick connectors that work with very small wiring. Thanks.

[rrinker]

 You can try somethign like this:

They can take rather fine wire and all the way up to an easier to handle #20 or maybe even #18. Plus if a light burns out you can just loosen the screws and remove the wires to pull it out.

 Another trick that helps with fine stranded wire is, after you strip it, twist the strands together tightly and then apply a little solder. This keeps the loose strands from flying around and posisbly causing a short with the next terminal.

                                                    --Randy

 

[Curt]

Randy,

Thanks for the help, What are those white hook-ups that you sent the picture of called and where is the place to get them.

[rrinker]

 They're usually referred to as 'euro style' barrier strips or terminal strips. Regualr ones just have exposed screws, that's the difference between an ordinary terminal strip and the 'euro style'.

 Radio Shack used to have them, but only 8 position types. A better option would be a supplier like Mouser Electronics, they should have ones that are 2 position and be cheaper than Radio Shack.

                                 --Randy

 

[jbinkley60]

rrinker

 They're usually referred to as 'euro style' barrier strips or terminal strips. Regualr ones just have exposed screws, that's the difference between an ordinary terminal strip and the 'euro style'.

 Radio Shack used to have them, but only 8 position types. A better option would be a supplier like Mouser Electronics, they should have ones that are 2 position and be cheaper than Radio Shack.

                                 --Randy

 

You can cut up an 8 position into 4 - 2 position barrier strips.  I do it all the time.  It is much cheaper than buying 2 position strips.