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installing a Ray Allen Electric Trim w 24 gauge wire
Hi,
I am installing a Ray Allen Trim Servo c/w switch and indicator. The unit comes with 24 gauge wires grrr.
I used 18-22 gauge butt and spade connectors. I transitioned from the 24 gauge to 18 using butt connectors with shrink wrap over them. Everything passes the pull test, but I am not as happy as I could be knowing the connectors are a bit oversized.
Does anyone have any aviation worthy tips on how to handle connecting these small wires and transitioning to larger gauge where necessary.
Perry
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Permalink Reply by Ken Ryan
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What I have done is to crimp D-Sub pins (male and female) to each wire end. Then join the wires together by connecting the pins, and covering with heat shrink. The result is tidy and reliable.
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Permalink Reply by Arnie Minear
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the quality of your crimps usually depends on the tool you use. I prefer the crimp tool that leaves a little dimple in the center of the crimp. Something like the klein 1005 crimping tool.
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Permalink Reply by Bob Simmons
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Permalink Reply by John Burns
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I used the same technique as Ken Ryan. Here is a YouTube video link from Stein Air showing the process. They are also a good source for the supplies. 008: SIMPLE CONNECTION FOR AIRCRAFT TRIM WIRES
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That reminds me. I need a new heat gun.
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Permalink Reply by Clint L Gosch
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The D-Sub pin method is the most elegant, and is what I used. If you don't have access to D-Sub pin crimp tool, you could still use the standard butt connectors with an additional wire installed on the 24awg side to bulk up the cross-sectional area and provide for a better crimp.
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