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| kmac Member Since: 07 Oct 2009 Location: Middlesex Posts: 1309   
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For the wiring try http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/sect...ddd4fac00d
These are single core thinwall wiring and the site has the AMP rating for each size (cross section) of cable. If there is a fuse on the device somewhere that should tell you the AMP rating, The wires should be a slightly higher rating than the fuse. For connecting the wires, you can solder and cover with heatshrink or you can use a heatshrink or crimp connector such as this (heatshrink buttocnnector with solder) http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/prod...-connector |
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19th Feb 2019 4:56pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20479
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As above, or if you want to use plugs that are waterproof I'm not sure what those type they are but you could swap over for Econoseal connectors or Superseal connectors.
These are readily available and plug and play. As well as the above seller I've also found AES Electrical and ALM Electrical to be really good, and as mentioned Thinwall is good stuff. ALM is my go to a lot if the time, but I have used VWP a few times with good success. (Delivery costs are a bit high though for small orders.) No Guts, No Glory. š¬š§š“ó §ó ¢ó „ó ®ó §ó æš“ó §ó ¢ó ·ó ¬ó ³ó æš“ó §ó ¢ó ³ó £ó “ó æš®šŖšŗšøā½ļøš¢ļøāļøš§°šŖ Last edited by custom90 on 19th Feb 2019 5:50pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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19th Feb 2019 5:08pm |
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| kmac Member Since: 07 Oct 2009 Location: Middlesex Posts: 1309
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(Delivery costs are a bit high though for small orders.)
Agree with this for Vehicle Wiring Products which is why I have not used them for some time now. I assumed the plug ends plugged into the DRLs and the ends with the little C clamps marked battery connect to the battery. It is these ends you will have to extend to reach the battery. ie cut off the C-clamps and use a butt connector of some sort (crimp or solder) Steve - I will check out those other vendors for electrical stuff. I have also used Polevolt in the past https://www.polevolt.co.uk/ |
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19th Feb 2019 5:16pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20479
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 Don't forget to fuse the power feed in-line too just next to the power source. No Guts, No Glory.
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19th Feb 2019 5:49pm |
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| petestaunch Member Since: 19 Nov 2016 Location: Wales Posts: 65 
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Thank you both very much for taking the time to help. I really appreciate it.
Pete |
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20th Feb 2019 10:52am |
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| petestaunch Member Since: 19 Nov 2016 Location: Wales Posts: 65
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So.....
I've fallen at the first hurdle. There is a fuse and i've taken it out but cannot make out any markings on it. I have however worked out that the unit is a rebadged one of these https://www.dectane-shop.com/schaltmodule/...-2816.html OBVIOUSLY it's in German, why wouldn't it be? Can anyone literally link me to the cable I need to buy because i'm blind in one eye, don't understand German and have never done this before!  |
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20th Feb 2019 11:26am |
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| rallysteve Member Since: 10 Feb 2014 Location: Cumbria Posts: 2237 
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well that link says maximum load 2A so most wiring shouldnt be challenged at that sort of current. If you are planning on using crimp terminals I would advise using 1mm2 thinwall cable as it is an easier size to work with and you will get a better crimp with it.
If you are soldering then you can use a 0.5mm2 cable which is probably what the unit you have uses. Steve 02' 110 TD5 Double Cab Rebuild Thread |
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20th Feb 2019 12:09pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20479
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^^^^ Funny you mention that. Iām much the same, under 1mm2 can be very difficult to handle I find and more prone to pulling out or damage too. No Guts, No Glory.
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20th Feb 2019 12:27pm |
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| rallysteve Member Since: 10 Feb 2014 Location: Cumbria Posts: 2237
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Even with proper crimpers I often find 0.5mm hard to crimp properly sometimes. I also find it often just snaps in strippers too.
Generally when buying thinwall cable I always go for 1mm2 anyway unless the circuit current requires more as it is available in a larger range of colours from VWP or Polevolt. 02' 110 TD5 Double Cab Rebuild Thread |
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20th Feb 2019 1:16pm |
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| petestaunch Member Since: 19 Nov 2016 Location: Wales Posts: 65
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Thank you again. I've ordered!
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20th Feb 2019 3:35pm |
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