Are terminal Blocks always this loose?

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NVZN1

Joined Dec 17, 2016
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Why are you carrying this around? Terminals blocks like that are to be used 'stationary', for other uses get the type of connector shown by Lo_Volt.
okay... so Terminals are designes for stationary, fixed place.... hmm i gotta think how to make these portable.
 

nsaspook

Joined Aug 27, 2009
16,353
anyway how these get in terminal screws? that looks long, maybe will expose some metals oputside the box terminal
It's hard to judge the scale from just a picture of the ferrule:

Here are a few examples of terminals and ferrules. You can nip the end if it's a bit too long (mainly the smaller gauge ferrules).
IMG_20190811_074832113.jpg IMG_20190811_074815888.jpg
 

MisterBill2

Joined Jan 23, 2018
27,683
Why are you carrying this around? Terminals blocks like that are to be used 'stationary', for other uses get the type of connector shown by Lo_Volt.
That looks like a coaxial power connector, probably used to repair a power module that had the molded on connector fail from use. Connectors like those terminals must be sized for the wires used. My cheating trick for small wires in big terminals is to skin the insulation back farther and fold the wire over before inserting it. And sometimes to fold the wire back over the insulation and then insert both wire and insulation and tighten the screw. But that only works well for low-power applications.
I have never seen an adapter like that, so I am interested in the source, because they could be very useful to me at times.
 

shortbus

Joined Sep 30, 2009
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That looks like a coaxial power connector, probably used to repair a power module that had the molded on connector fail from use.
If that is the case, they are available with soldered connections and strain relief. Just one example - https://www.alliedelec.com/product/...VgYbACh3JcA_6EAQYBSABEgKkH_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

I have never seen an adapter like that, so I am interested in the source, because they could be very useful to me at times.
Ask and you shall receive - https://www.digikey.com/product-det...MIkeax-Pz_4wIVgYbACh3JcA_6EAQYASABEgIdufD_BwE
 
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