Hi,
I'm not sure how everyone else is doing it, but with the last rolls of wire
I bought (which seemed to be the proper fit for the MTA-156), I didn't strip
the wire at all. I think the insulation serves as sort of a minimal strain
relief, and also helps to keep the wire in place.
Previously, with smaller gauge wire that I used, I soldered the wire into
the connector to be sure of a good electrical and physical connections. It's
difficult to do this though without melting the connector.
Hope that helps,
Andrew
In a message dated 3/24/04 5:28:26 PM Central Standard Time,
z_flash_ram@... writes:
I'm not sure how everyone else is doing it, but with the last rolls of wire
I bought (which seemed to be the proper fit for the MTA-156), I didn't strip
the wire at all. I think the insulation serves as sort of a minimal strain
relief, and also helps to keep the wire in place.
Previously, with smaller gauge wire that I used, I soldered the wire into
the connector to be sure of a good electrical and physical connections. It's
difficult to do this though without melting the connector.
Hope that helps,
Andrew
In a message dated 3/24/04 5:28:26 PM Central Standard Time,
z_flash_ram@... writes:
> Ok, I received the MTA156 connectors/dust covers and the 18AWG from
> Mouser- I also bought the plastic $22 "tool" to aid in stuffing the
> wire into the plug.
> A first attempt, I stripped an end of wire, twisted it a bit, and was
> able to place it (by hand) into an MTA slot fairly easily - a little
> snug, though can be easily removed.
> Is this all there is to it? How much of the wire do you usually
> strip to place in the "slot"?
>
> Thanks for all the help, I've only seen these Pconn wire setups over
> the internet, not in person.
>
> Chris
>