Do you think that it's easier and cheaper to use a euro-terminal-strip with compression clamp connections to interconnect devices?
I was looking at Altech's Eurostrips for low cost & availability.
In my limited experiance with european electrical devices, they didn't seem very robust or sturdy.
I prefer screw terminals for a good connection over the long haul.
It looks like they are cheaper on ebay. Easier? I never thought screw terminals were difficult but if we were having a race, the european style would probably win. I don't expect to be fiddling again with the terminal blocks I have for years but if I do, a system that records what is wire goes where is more important that the type of terminal blocks.
Henry
COB Potomac & Northern
Shenandoah Valley
I use both.
I like to use the euro when I want to be able to undo the wires, but it won't happen very often. For example, connecting signals to signal drivers.
But for more robust work, I prefer the classic barrier strips:
Barrier strips (the "official" name) come in various sizes, based on the screw size. Easy to forget.
They make prefab jumpers that go between the barriers so that you can gang a whole buncha wires, if needed. I ALWAYS use crimp-on lugs, either forked or round, depending on how often I think I might want to disconnect the wires. If you put one connector on "upside down", you can put another on top if it. If you want.
I always use uninsulated crimp-ons because I believe you get a better quality crimp. There is a special tool to do the crimp. You should use it.
Ed