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Double up terminations inq plug??
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It's not strictly necessary, but it does increase the CSA of the cable for the terminal screw to bite down upon.
If I am wiring up small conductors, then I will often double over and tin before making the plug top secure, but that is my personal decision and choice.
If I am wiring up small conductors, then I will often double over and tin before making the plug top secure, but that is my personal decision and choice.
Weelll. Its a good idea for smaller cables, but:
The 13A Masterplug has a maximum cable size of 2.5mm² , so I kinda think that doubling up 1.5mm² - including the loop - isn't going to be possible.
The 13A Masterplug has a maximum cable size of 2.5mm² , so I kinda think that doubling up 1.5mm² - including the loop - isn't going to be possible.
Somewhere in the back of my brain is a college lecturer says "do not tin flexible conductors"
It creates a hard edge to the multi strand flex and makes a place where the cable will break.
Probably why they invented these
But I'm getting old and may have forgotten some stuff....
If the cable grip has been securely tightened, the cable inside the plug top should not be able to move and break; if it does, then IMO the plug has been poorly fitted.
If I twist the strands and then double it. It is possible.
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If you've got ferrules handy, use them. If not, I wouldn't worry about it. You'd struggle to get a pin crimp in a plug top
Well in that case I'm forgetting the same stuffSomewhere in the back of my brain is a college lecturer says "do not tin flexible conductors"
It creates a hard edge to the multi strand flex and makes a place where the cable will break.
Probably why they invented these
But I'm getting old and may have forgotten some stuff....
in my old age
Then what?
Have you ever used a plug where the pins don't move?
It’s all a question of making a good electrical and mechanical connection.
A light twist and a doubling/trebling of conductors may get closer to the target of aiming towards maximum possible area of contact of a round tunnel terminal in contact with a conductor.
Connections should be tight enough to hold the conductor with minimum conductor damage.
Only a slight interference type of fit of the pin into the plug mould can prevent any movement (compare the length of the pin to its area of contact with the plug body).
In practice a very slight waggle is usual.
Always use a decent plug, there are plenty of carp ones around.
A light twist and a doubling/trebling of conductors may get closer to the target of aiming towards maximum possible area of contact of a round tunnel terminal in contact with a conductor.
Connections should be tight enough to hold the conductor with minimum conductor damage.
Only a slight interference type of fit of the pin into the plug mould can prevent any movement (compare the length of the pin to its area of contact with the plug body).
In practice a very slight waggle is usual.
Always use a decent plug, there are plenty of carp ones around.
Good quality plug tops such as the MK 646 has captive pins which is why they are my plug of choice.
Opt for the cheap Chinese crap and you get what you pay for, crap!
13 Amp Plugs & Fuses Tops
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