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April 26, 2015, 05:14:52 PM
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Big Bad Blue Connector
« on: April 26, 2015, 05:14:52 PM »
I want to replace it ... what are the recommendations to do this?


April 26, 2015, 07:57:23 PM
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Re: Big Bad Blue Connector
« Reply #1 on: April 26, 2015, 07:57:23 PM »
Oh yeah, the big bad blue connector.  I replaced (removed) mine last year.  There is really no reason to have a removable connector there.  I cut mine out and crimped a butt connector where it used to be.  The wires are different sizes, so get a step down butt connector if you can.  And use some adhesive lined heat shrink tubing on the connection.  I like to use non-insulated connectors, or remove the insulation if I can't find non-insulated.  And make sure you slide the tubing on the wire before you crimp both ends of the connector.
Craig

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April 27, 2015, 10:55:31 AM
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May 03, 2015, 07:36:58 PM
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Re: Big Bad Blue Connector
« Reply #3 on: May 03, 2015, 07:36:58 PM »
As per the recommendation of many, I did the replacement and all is good.



Here is the corrosion:


And here is the finish product:


May 04, 2015, 09:26:51 AM
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June 23, 2015, 09:20:03 AM
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Re: Big Bad Blue Connector
« Reply #5 on: June 23, 2015, 09:20:03 AM »
nice work on the connection, looks clean.  You have any ground issues?  :shocked: :greygrin:

 


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