Mini Solar Generator Project

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This group will have information on How we are sharing our science project in building a truly usable Mini Solar Generator. Fun for the family, child or adult to learn a... More

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William Middleton

August 29, 2022 12:39 pm

Illustration How to: Strip and Crimp a wire Now is a good time to illustrate, if your unfamiliar with wire stripping or crimping. We have included 2 small videos of us demonstrating how to use the w... View MoreIllustration How to: Strip and Crimp a wire Now is a good time to illustrate, if your unfamiliar with wire stripping or crimping. We have included 2 small videos of us demonstrating how to use the wire stripper, crimper for connections and the second video how to use lever type wire connecter. Prior to this post we had recommended a few tools which we will repost here again for this segment along with wire connecters as well. Lever wire connecter https://amzn.to/3yExufl All in one wire striper/crimper https://amzn.to/3a6NlJz If cost is an issue then the above is advised otherwise if a child will be doing this or cost is not much of an issue the below 2 recommendations will be highly advised Wire Stripper/Cutter https://amzn.to/39RiUXq Wire Connecter Crimper https://amzn.to/3lemgX6 Heat Gun https://amzn.to/3wijQx2 Wire Connecter Kit https://amzn.to/3Mpa020 https://amzn.to/3wqJsqh 10 awg wire https://amzn.to/3sBTtzJ need very little mostly using 12 awg 12 awg wire https://amzn.to/3FLeH3m The below procedures will be followed by a mini video to illustrate how to do it. Wire Stripping, the wire itself should display what gauge wire it is. Once you know, take your choice wire stripper and measure out 1/2 wire placing it into the slot the wire stripper states its gauge is meant for. If your using option 1 above the all in 1 tool you will need to clamp it down unto the wire and in a circular formation move the crimper from side to side holding the wire stationary as your making this movement. This will cut the wire insulation. Then, when the cut is complete, hold one end that is behind the one your cutting from and hold tight as you are pulling the wire insulation will be removed. If your using option 2 all you need to do is measure the amount of wire you wish to remove the insulation from and then make sure it is in the correct wire gauge slot and clamp down, it will make the necessary cut and remove the insulation. Next, take the bundle of lose wire from the bottom connecting to the insulating remaining wire and give a few tugs while gripping the lose wire with your fingers making sure there are no lose wire hanging downward toward and past the insulating part of the wire. Then with your forefinger and thumb grip the lose wire and give it several twists in one direction to tighten the lose wire into a small pointy bundle. Next, take an appropriate connecter being it a ring connecter M4 and M5 then place the pointy bundle of wire into the connecter end. The end is the one with the opening that looks like a sleeve which is for heat shrinking purposes and make sure it goes into the metal tube cleanly. Take your crimper and place it around the metal tube inside the sleeve. If your using the all in one tool be prepared to possible have to use both hands to give enough pressure to crimp the wire. If your using option 2 you will see in the video it is quite easy to crimp. I like to give a secondary crimp a little lower to be assured of a successful crimp. Next, we will take the heat gun and point it to the end where the sleeve is and the insulating wire and heat the sleeve so it tightly bonds with the insulation. Here is a Mini video to watch which will or should make it easier https://rumble.com/v1h7b66-how-to-strip-a-wire-and-crimp-on-a-connector.html Next, to illustrate how to use the lever connecter here is a mini video with the boys demonstrating how to perform https://rumble.com/v1h7b3o-how-to-use-the-lever-type-wire-connecter.html If you find the mini videos helpful please give a like and subscribe to the channel for more videos under mini solar generator project. If you think this was helpful please give a like on the post -- Much appreciated. Remember practice makes for perfection and it becomes easy peazy... If you can help, we would truly appreciate and need it -- Thank you https://gofund.me/5b4a16c6 Any little bit helps and we truly are grateful.

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Glutoad 40PCS Lever Wire Nut Connectors. Compact Splicing Wire Connector, 2 3 5 Port Electrical Connectors Assortment Kit for Quick Wiring 28-12 AWG: Amazon.com: Tools & Home Improvement

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Glutoad 40PCS Lever Wire Nut Connectors. Compact Splicing Wire Connector, 2 3 5 Port Electrical Connectors Assortment Kit for Quick Wiring 28-12 AWG: Amazon.com: Tools & Home Improvement

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