Microlighters

Hi Guys,

I'm just wondering what is the best practises method for running the wires and to penetrate the instrument Pod?

I have seen the use of round plugs, best described by me as microphone plugs with a positive nut to lock it in:


On the other hand some Trike Manufactures run the wires straight into the POD with only grommet to protect against chaffing, so no plug and no way to disconnect.

I like the plugs idea since you can then easily remove the POD, but then again it can be a source of a bad connection.

So what is the BEST PRACTISE and which plugs is best to get the job done?

Thanks
Rudi

PS: I'm thinking of Redoing my POD since the previous owner did a spider nest of it.

You may want to look at molex connectors, similar to the ones used in the automotive industry, ie. on the vehicles lights, you would need a suitable crimping tool to crimp the male and female terminals wich then clip into a housing available from 2way to 24 way depending on your requirement.

These are in-line connectors therefor by seperating the two housings from one another the whole pod is disconnected electronically.

HI Tobie, thanks for your input:

I know Molex connectors, they look something like this:


The problem is these are bulky and to get it out the pod hole where the wires pennetrate might be a problem. Unless you make the connection outside the pod and leave the wires dangling. I think it might be great for an external joint.

The micropohone connectors on top are surface pannel mount, so easy to insert and remove, but I'm not convinced it is the best practises method.

Regards
Rudi

Also rewired my trike a few months ago, the pod had a wide opening at the bottom making it more accessible for a connector like this just sitting on the inside if the opening. I used multicore cable of good quality with heatshrink sleeving tapping off the splits. Worked well and is as neat as a pin, but I do believe each project has its own demands and requirements.

Demon,

You seem to have a lot of time on your hands while waiting for your new plane. I am also in the process of redoing my Pod, after purchasing a second hand trike and now about to install new instrumentation.

I too like the idea of having a neat and tidy pod with decent connectors and minimal holes, which could result in fraying and water penetration. I am also not so sure that the best quality wiring has been used.

Any suggestions?

Hi Demon,

thanks a lot I'll PM you soon.

Regards
Rudi