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longg(at)pjm.com
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 Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 11:55 am Post subject: Generally accepted wiring practices |
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Question: When attaching fast-on connectors to wire, is it generally
good to heat shrink every connector? Is there a standard for when I
should use heat-shrink and when I can ignore it? I understand the value
of labeling, but that is irrelevant for this question.
In practice I have also used liquid electrical tape to backfill
open connectors. It appears that has the same effect of keeping dirt
out, but may not have the tensile strength required if the squirrels get
busy.
Thanks,
Glenn
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nuckolls.bob(at)cox.net
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| Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 7:02 pm Post subject: Generally accepted wiring practices |
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At 09:37 AM 4/29/2008 -0400, you wrote:
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Question: When attaching fast-on connectors to wire, is it generally
good to heat shrink every connector?
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I don't think so. Closing things up without making
it a hermetic seal only encourages entrapment of moisture.
| Quote: | Is there a standard for when I
should use heat-shrink and when I can ignore it? I understand the value
of labeling, but that is irrelevant for this question.
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None I've seen. I leave them hanging out in the breeze
to get dry fast if ever subjected to drip, splash or
condensation. I've never seen anyone cover them in
a production environment either but it's a low-risk
concern . . . so if you like a more "finished" look,
it will probably be just fine.
| Quote: | In practice I have also used liquid electrical tape to backfill
open connectors. It appears that has the same effect of keeping dirt
out, but may not have the tensile strength required if the squirrels get
busy.
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??? If you have PIDG style terminals attached with the appropriate
tool, no further processing is needed.
Bob . . .
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longg(at)pjm.com
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| Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 10:25 am Post subject: Generally accepted wiring practices |
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Thanks Bob...
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