Hi,
I have six 18 gauge wire pairs I'd like to connect to a plug so I can disconnect them when needed. Can someone please recommend some alternatives? The wires into the plug need to be straight. I would think something like a PC cable with M/F Molex connector would work, but I haven't found anything like that at Home Depot or Wal-Mart. I only need one plug to handle the six wires so I don't want to buy something that has 10 different plugs.
On a related note, what's the best way to connect two threaded wires so they run straight? Wire cap won't do. I've seen where you twist the pair together, then make them flat and use solder and a heat shrink wrap. Are there other options like a connector where you can insert both ends for a good connection? I've tried using butt connectors and crimp them, but sometimes the wires fall out over time.
Thanks for the time.
- Ed.
I have six 18 gauge wire pairs I'd like to connect to a plug so I can disconnect them when needed. Can someone please recommend some alternatives? The wires into the plug need to be straight. I would think something like a PC cable with M/F Molex connector would work, but I haven't found anything like that at Home Depot or Wal-Mart. I only need one plug to handle the six wires so I don't want to buy something that has 10 different plugs.
On a related note, what's the best way to connect two threaded wires so they run straight? Wire cap won't do. I've seen where you twist the pair together, then make them flat and use solder and a heat shrink wrap. Are there other options like a connector where you can insert both ends for a good connection? I've tried using butt connectors and crimp them, but sometimes the wires fall out over time.
Thanks for the time.
- Ed.