I've come to the point of wiring the Firewall Forward components. My goals are:
I've reviewed numerous web sites, blogs, etc. and find that there seem to be as many ways to connect wires firewall forward as there are builders. Each connection creates a potential failure point yet we need to have serviceability. I've seen some really nice wiring jobs and some that have connections that look like a snake that swallowed a mouse.
I'm looking for feedback on what the brain trust here likes for wire connections firewall forward. Note: I'm talking about the wiring for the used for engine monitoring. In my case, this is a Garmin GEA-24.
My idea was to use D-sub pins covered with high temp shrink tubing (PTFE) that has a 500F degree temperature rating (655 to shrink). However, I don't like the idea of hitting the surrounding wires/materials with 650+ degree air. In addition, I'm not sure this is an accepted way of joining wires firewall forward.
I had the good fortune to visit with a frequent poster on this board this week and saw his beautiful wiring job. He used Raychem D-436 series connectors and they look great, are small, and very weather/water/chemical resistant. I love them. However, they have a maximum temperature rating of 302 degrees F. I think I'd prefer to have something has a greater working temp rating.
What did you use or what do you recommend?
Thanks,
Fred
- Safety
- Longevity
- Serviceability
- Neatness
I've reviewed numerous web sites, blogs, etc. and find that there seem to be as many ways to connect wires firewall forward as there are builders. Each connection creates a potential failure point yet we need to have serviceability. I've seen some really nice wiring jobs and some that have connections that look like a snake that swallowed a mouse.
I'm looking for feedback on what the brain trust here likes for wire connections firewall forward. Note: I'm talking about the wiring for the used for engine monitoring. In my case, this is a Garmin GEA-24.
My idea was to use D-sub pins covered with high temp shrink tubing (PTFE) that has a 500F degree temperature rating (655 to shrink). However, I don't like the idea of hitting the surrounding wires/materials with 650+ degree air. In addition, I'm not sure this is an accepted way of joining wires firewall forward.
I had the good fortune to visit with a frequent poster on this board this week and saw his beautiful wiring job. He used Raychem D-436 series connectors and they look great, are small, and very weather/water/chemical resistant. I love them. However, they have a maximum temperature rating of 302 degrees F. I think I'd prefer to have something has a greater working temp rating.
What did you use or what do you recommend?
Thanks,
Fred
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