claycookiemonster
Well Known Member
Ok. Having gotten reasonably proficient at metal working, I guess it's time to move on to something I know nothing about. Wiring.
There aren't enough colors of wire to be able to code all components, so there seem to be standards: white is power and black is ground. (feel free to jump in any time) and then there are the other wires needed for various devices to control things.
So, theoretical question: Suppose I'm installing a wingtip light which requires a power and a ground and for the sake of argument, there are 3 additional wires required. Assume no local "airframe" grounding. Do I assemble my own twisted bundle with colors to suit me and drag the whole bundle down the conduit to the wingtip, and then leave a large loop at the root end of the wing for final connection to the electrical system?
Is it easier to simply use one gauge of wire, or to custom fit gauge to amps and length of run in every case? Weight versus complexity, right?
Out at the wingtip, when I'm connecting my bundle to the lights, does the ease of removing the wingtip completely justify the addition of a connector out there, or is a large installation loop sufficient?
That's enough for now. Thanks in advance.
There aren't enough colors of wire to be able to code all components, so there seem to be standards: white is power and black is ground. (feel free to jump in any time) and then there are the other wires needed for various devices to control things.
So, theoretical question: Suppose I'm installing a wingtip light which requires a power and a ground and for the sake of argument, there are 3 additional wires required. Assume no local "airframe" grounding. Do I assemble my own twisted bundle with colors to suit me and drag the whole bundle down the conduit to the wingtip, and then leave a large loop at the root end of the wing for final connection to the electrical system?
Is it easier to simply use one gauge of wire, or to custom fit gauge to amps and length of run in every case? Weight versus complexity, right?
Out at the wingtip, when I'm connecting my bundle to the lights, does the ease of removing the wingtip completely justify the addition of a connector out there, or is a large installation loop sufficient?
That's enough for now. Thanks in advance.