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VK2TV > TECH 22.03.08 03:30l 41 Lines 1505 Bytes #999 (0) @ WW
BID : 35459_VK2TV
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Subj: Re: UK 13A Fused Mains Plug
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# On : 3/22/2008 11:46:14
# UTC: 3/22/2008 0:46:14 A
>From: M1BYT@GB7FCR.#16.GBR.EU
>To : TECH@WW
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>G8MNY Opined with considerable skill:-
>> 3/ Offer up the lead & measure off each colour wire to the right
>> terminal & strip the wire insulation off, not damaging the wires.
>>
>> 4/ For thick wires just stripped wire to length & trim excess length off,
>> twist bare ends for stability. For thin wires consider twisting &
>> folding the wire to make it a suitable size to the terminal if needed.
>
>I'll just add to that, that I make the earth wire just a touch longer than it
>need be - that means it will likely be the last wire to pull out, rather than
>the first, should the flew come under tension.
>
>One thing I learned quite recently...
>
>Never solder tin the wire ends. The solder can creep under pressure in the
>terminals and cause poor high resistance connections. That applies to lots of
>similar connections, not just 13amp plug fitting. In the days before
>appliances came with plugs already fitted, you would often find the flex end
>ready stripped and the ready bared wires pre-tinned.
Another problem that arises from tinning the ends of wires is that it creates
a stress point where the solder finishes along the wire. In a situation where
flexing of the cable is encountered, this can lead to wire breakage at the
stress point.
Cheers ... Ray vk2tv
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