Overkill?

[Guest]

Considering these to hook up my new R/R...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-Way-Waterproof-Weather-Proof-Sealed-Electrical-Connector-KIT-12V-24V-DC-/180734628306?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item2a149f91d2

http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-Way-Waterproof-Weather-Proof-Sealed-Electrical-Connector-KIT-12V-24V-DC-/170708473364?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27bf049614

[Testarossa]

I wouldn't think so. Go for it.

[Normk]

Are you intending to use those weatherpack connectors to connect the stator wires? If so, they may be on the small side as most weatherpacks are intended for sensor or low current acuators.

The info shows 14 amp. 60 volt maximum current but that sounds high for these types of connectors if they mean the rating to be 14 amps. per circuit......

0.6 mm is about 22 (AWG) guage unless I am off target. 22 guage would be far smaller diameter wire than I could recommend for this purpose.

I like 14 guage (or 16 guage if forced) for this type of circuit which is far larger wire size. You would be advised to use a heavier connector, IMO.

[Adler]

Are you intending to use those weatherpack connectors to connect the stator wires? If so, they may be on the small side as most weatherpacks are intended for sensor or low current acuators.

The info shows 14 amp. 60 volt maximum current but that sounds high for these types of connectors if they mean the rating to be 14 amps. per circuit......

0.6 mm is about 22 (AWG) guage unless I am off target. 22 guage would be far smaller diameter wire than I could recommend for this purpose.

I like 14 guage (or 16 guage if forced) for this type of circuit which is far larger wire size. You would be advised to use a heavier connector, IMO.

What would you think of this one? (yes, for the stator wires)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-Way-Waterproof-Weather-Proof-Sealed-Electrical-Connector-KIT-12V-24V-DC-/180734646777?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2a149fd9f9

Curiously, it has the same rating.

[Steve]

If you insist on sealed connectors, try THESE from Eastern Beaver.

They also have a bunch of other connectors that are not sealed, so browse around.

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[Adler]

If you insist on sealed connectors, try THESE from Eastern Beaver.

They also have a bunch of other connectors that are not sealed, so browse around.

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Shipping is $21.00 from Eastern Beaver, seems a little steep for my purposes.

I don't insist on sealed connectors but for roughly the same cost I figure it cant hurt.

[Steve]

I did not check on that part, but I have ordered from E.B. several times and never thought the shipping was out of line.

Maybe it's lower for larger orders?

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[Adler]

I did not check on that part, but I have ordered from E.B. several times and never thought the shipping was out of line.

Maybe it's lower for larger orders?

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According to this page the shipping works in ranges as follows;

under $20 - $5,000 (This is how they enforce a $20 minimum )
$20-$120 - $21
$120-$200 - $14
$200-$300 - $12
$300+ - $10

[Adler]

OOOHHH!!!

Hold the phone, I'm wrong...

its 21%!

So on an order of $20, shipping would be $4.20.
That IS reasonable!

I'd still need to find $20 worth of things to buy though...

[Adler]

Just put in an order for these....

Black Sumitube W3B2 1/4x4
Item# BSTW3B2144 $1.00 USD 1 $1.00 USD 3 Position Metri-Pack 280-1412 Connector
Item# MP280-3P-1412 $3.95 USD 1 $3.95 USD Metri-Pack 280 Female terminal for wire sizes 14-12AWG
Item# MP280-F-14-12 $0.24 USD 3 $0.72 USD Metri-Pack 280 Male terminal for wire sizes 14-12AWG
Item# MP280-M-14-12 $0.23 USD 3 $0.69 USD Metri-Pack 280 Seal for wire sizes 18-12AWG
Item# MP280-S-18-12 $0.16 USD 6 $0.96 USD Posi-Lock Blue PL1416
Item# PL1416 $0.75 USD 5 $3.75 USD Posi-Tap Blue PTA1416
Item# PTA1416 $1.00 USD 1 $1.00 USD M5 Hero 3mm Ring Terminal
Item# BLA-205 $0.35 USD 2 $0.70 USD Yazaki 2 sq mm Male Tab Terminal
Item# YMTT2 $0.12 USD 10 $1.20 USD Yazaki 2 sq mm Female Receptacle Terminal
Item# YFRCT2 $0.12 USD 10 $1.20 USD Yazaki 3-5 sq mm Female Receptacle Terminal
Item# YFRCT3-5 $0.13 USD 5 $0.65 USD Yazaki 3-5 sq mm Male Tab Terminal
Item# YMTT3-5 $0.13 USD 5 $0.65 USD Female .250 Receptacle Sheath
Item# F-250-RS $0.25 USD 10 $2.50 USD Male .250 Tab Sheath
Item# M-250-TS $0.27 USD 10 $2.70 USD ATM Cooper-Bussman Weatherproof Fuseholder
Item# ATMCBFH $2.49 USD 1 $2.49 USD 20A ATM Fuse
Item# ATM20 $0.25 USD 2 $0.50 USD

Took quite a while to find enough things to make my order over $20

[Normk]

I thought their rating must be for a generic ad.

2.5 mm wire should do nicely.

What would you think of this one? (yes, for the stator wires)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-Way-Waterproof-Weather-Proof-Sealed-Electrical-Connector-KIT-12V-24V-DC-/180734646777?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2a149fd9f9

Curiously, it has the same rating.

[Normk]

My gosh, the world has shifted! Someone from Toronto admitting to be wrong?

Running for cover!

OOOHHH!!!

Hold the phone, I'm wrong...

its 21%!

So on an order of $20, shipping would be $4.20.
That IS reasonable!

I'd still need to find $20 worth of things to buy though...