Yet another Pmag question…solenoid terminal

[Clayvt]

I tried searching but just need a quick sanity check.
I’m running the 18ga wires from the master solenoid to the breaker switches and just wondering what folks use for the terminal at the solenoid.
I ordered some 18-22awg 5/16” terminals but they seem awfully thin and frail.
Is this what folks are using or is there a better way?

Use a 12-16awg terminal (slightly beefier) and fold the 18 over a few times to fill the gap?

 

[D-Dubya]

Are you using quality terminals, or ones from a hardware store? I've noticed a distinct difference between the terminals from Stein Air (and other similar suppliers) and the ones you can get at the local store.

 

[lipper03]

I have ring terminals from Stein and ACS, ones I have are "AMP" branded. They can be bent, so they aren't structural if that's what you are thinking. I'd use the correct size vs a larger terminal.

 

[Mark Dickens]

I'm sure you know this, but stress relief of the wire is critical, so a good length of heat shrink is recommended

 

[wirejock]

I installed a six position blade fuse block. It handles the circuits unsupported on my ACM. Two P-mags, regulator sense and a few extra.

 

[Clayvt]

I'm using terminals from ACS so if that's what folks are using then I'll press ahead.
I guess my concern was the ring being so thin possibly cracking and coming loose with vibration, taking the mag off-line.

Wirejock, I'm considering adding a small fuse block for additional/future powered items (camera, more usb etc.)

 

[bjdecker]

I'm using terminals from ACS so if that's what folks are using then I'll press ahead.
I guess my concern was the ring being so thin possibly cracking and coming loose with vibration, taking the mag off-line.

Uhm no -- The only acceptable terminals to use are "PIDG" by TE/AMP. All others, including some of the ones from ACS shouldn't be used...

Case in point -- this ring terminal [https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/elpages/ring320572.php] is not a real PIDG terminal, even though the description says PIDG.

 

[Clayvt]

Uhm no -- The only acceptable terminals to use are "PIDG" by TE/AMP. All others, including some of the ones from ACS shouldn't be used...

Case in point -- this ring terminal [https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/elpages/ring320572.php] is not a real PIDG terminal, even though the description says PIDG.

Well crap. Just curious, I know you don't know it's rhetorical , if it's a critical electrical component why would they lie on the description? One review said the pic looks like the crap automotive ones, but they got PIDG terminals. I'll cut em off and wait till i have another order from Stein.

 

[bjdecker]

Well crap. Just curious, I know you don't know it's rhetorical , if it's a critical electrical component why would they lie on the description? One review said the pic looks like the crap automotive ones, but they got PIDG terminals. I'll cut em off and wait till i have another order from Stein.

I didn't say they lied... The picture doesn't match the words. Supply chains are difficult to manage - they offer Ph.D.s in the subject

Caveat Emptor. If it doesn't "look" like a PIDG, and say "AMP" on it (get a loupe -- inspect it), then it's probably not a genuine TE/AMP "PIDG" terminal....

You can get the genuine article from Digikey or Mouser; no questions and no disclaimers ("Objects in picture may not be what you just bought.")

 

[dmattmul]

I tried searching but just need a quick sanity check.
I’m running the 18ga wires from the master solenoid to the breaker switches and just wondering what folks use for the terminal at the solenoid.
I ordered some 18-22awg 5/16” terminals but they seem awfully thin and frail.
Is this what folks are using or is there a better way?

Use a 12-16awg terminal (slightly beefier) and fold the 18 over a few times to fill the gap?

These are made by Burndy and very high quality. (Like all Burndy products) Also good for critical battery and B lead connectors. Burndy makes almost every combination of wire size, lug size and configuration (L, offset, strsight) you'll need.