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PostPosted: Sat Jan 23, 2010 9:22 pm    Post subject: wiring Reply with quote

Since I'm deep into wiring, there's some things I do to make life
easier. I thought I'd share them. Wiring up my intercom I used some 4
wire shielded for each position. Stripping the insulation off the
braided ground is tough. My 'hint' is to use a razor blade just pressed
on the insulation .... don't 'saw' .... and bend the wire to break the
insulation all the way around. Keeps the braid intact.

The next 'hint' is to use an insulator from a full-size alligator clip
to capture the insulation and pull it off. You might have to flex the
insulation to break it loose from the braid.

There's also a nice EAA video on dealing with shielded wire.

Linn


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PostPosted: Sun Jan 24, 2010 7:04 am    Post subject: Re: wiring Reply with quote

Thanks for sharing the information Linn. I have a few months but plan on doing it all myself.

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PostPosted: Sun Jan 24, 2010 9:48 am    Post subject: wiring Reply with quote

Thanks for that. I've managed to avoid working with the multi-conductor
shielded stuff so far but know there's some ahead.

I just finished mounting my front seat headphone jacks. Though my panel
is a DIY effort, I used FastStack for a custom wiring harness including
the jacks for the PS audio unit. I had them wire both regular jacks and
Bose power jacks for the front seat. The problem was where to mount
them all. Didn't want to put it on the panel so ended up installing
them on the sidewalls just ahead of the seats. Came up with a little
bracket that should work with or without my Flightline interior. Just
posted here:
http://www.mykitlog.com/users/display_log.php?user=MauleDriver&project 24&category=0&log=96458&row=1

Bill "does the wiring ever end" Watson

Linn Walters wrote:
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Since I'm deep into wiring, there's some things I do to make life
easier. I thought I'd share them. Wiring up my intercom I used some 4
wire shielded for each position. Stripping the insulation off the
braided ground is tough. My 'hint' is to use a razor blade just pressed
on the insulation .... don't 'saw' .... and bend the wire to break the
insulation all the way around. Keeps the braid intact.

The next 'hint' is to use an insulator from a full-size alligator clip
to capture the insulation and pull it off. You might have to flex the
insulation to break it loose from the braid.

There's also a nice EAA video on dealing with shielded wire.

Linn


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PostPosted: Sun Jan 24, 2010 11:36 am    Post subject: wiring Reply with quote

I already had the pilot/co-pilot jacks mounted and wired .... and
changed my mind. I have a PS 3000 intercom going in ..... and decided
that hanging the headsets on my overhead console .... would drape the
headset wires across the cabin and I didn't want that. So, the headset
jacks will be mounted in the center console covers between the seat
backs to keep the cord yanking down to a minimum.. Goof plugs will fill
the old jack holes in the panel. I wish I had looked closer and taken
more pictures of flying 10s ..... but Sun-n-Fun is on the horizon. I'm
constantly amazed at the neat ideas that builders come up with.

I received my door latch SB kit yesterday. So sad that all the time and
expense of making up the SB kit just for CYA. The quality of the kit is
excellent .... the reason sucks.
Linn
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<MauleDriver(at)nc.rr.com>

Thanks for that. I've managed to avoid working with the multi-conductor
shielded stuff so far but know there's some ahead.

I just finished mounting my front seat headphone jacks. Though my panel
is a DIY effort, I used FastStack for a custom wiring harness including
the jacks for the PS audio unit. I had them wire both regular jacks and
Bose power jacks for the front seat. The problem was where to mount
them all. Didn't want to put it on the panel so ended up installing
them on the sidewalls just ahead of the seats. Came up with a little
bracket that should work with or without my Flightline interior. Just
posted here:
http://www.mykitlog.com/users/display_log.php?user=MauleDriver&project 24&category=0&log=96458&row=1


Bill "does the wiring ever end" Watson

Linn Walters wrote:
>
>
> Since I'm deep into wiring, there's some things I do to make life
> easier. I thought I'd share them. Wiring up my intercom I used some 4
> wire shielded for each position. Stripping the insulation off the
> braided ground is tough. My 'hint' is to use a razor blade just pressed
> on the insulation .... don't 'saw' .... and bend the wire to break the
> insulation all the way around. Keeps the braid intact.
>
> The next 'hint' is to use an insulator from a full-size alligator clip
> to capture the insulation and pull it off. You might have to flex the
> insulation to break it loose from the braid.
>
> There's also a nice EAA video on dealing with shielded wire.
>
> Linn









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PostPosted: Sun Jan 24, 2010 11:51 am    Post subject: wiring Reply with quote

One other tidbit .... if you plan ahead real good (sometimes I did) you
can use short pieces of heat shrink in place of lacing cord or ty-raps.
Makes pulling bundles easier. Just make the shrinking part the last
thing!!!
Linn


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