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I didn't want to hijack the LED thread, so I am starting this one.

 

I have a 3VDC accessory buss that I need to run throughout one side of the layout.  I will be attaching a set of street lights to it using a parallel arrangement.  I am looking for ideas for connectors to allow for relatively easy connection and disconnection.  The wire will probably be 30 AVG. 

 

Euro-style terminal strips are unwieldy in this setup.  Barrier strips really aren't built to handle wire that small.  Any suggestions?

 

Thanks,

 

George

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Originally Posted by Moonman:

gunrunnerjohn put me on to these, machined headers that you can snap off to get the number of connectors that you need. Get both the male and female on the auction site. I used the seller in NY, I didn't want to wait for the Asian sellers, but they are ok, too.

I'm probably missing your point, but I don't see how those machined heads solve the problem. 

 

And I probably wasn't very clear with what I need.  I have some very small wires (30 AVG) that I want to connect to a buss in such a way that I can quickly and easily disconnect them.  See diagram below.

 

 

Acccessory Buss

The wires are too delicate for a normal barrier type terminal strip.  The Euro style terminal strips don't allow me to jumper them easily.  So I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for miniature types of connectors that would accommodate this type of arrangement.

 

Thanks!

 

George

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Sorry, I was looking at the wrong end of the problem. The first was to provide a quick disconnect at the accessory end.

 

This model Molex connector is available with pins for wires sizes from 14awg to 30awg.

 

The connector housing and pin size are standard, with the wire size end attaching to it available in 14-30.

 

That should let you build a QD from the buss to the #30 accessory wire.

 

Now, to find it where you don't have to buy a 1000 pcs.

 

 

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