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  1. 05-12-2021, 12:45 PM #1
    digirolad
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    Connecting those really small ethernet and heading sensor wires?

    I want to connect my heading sensor power cable and my ethernet power cable to my fuse box (#10 screw) but the wires are very, very thin, maybe 26 awg, not sure. How are you wiring these to your fuse box? I'm using spade connectors for my Helix's using 10awg.
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    #2 05-13-2021, 09:20 AM
    Strip the wire a little longer than normal and double it over. Use red ring connectors with 1/4in hole.
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    #3 05-13-2021, 09:26 AM
    So, the 1/4" connector will fit in the #10 screw?
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    #4 05-13-2021, 10:00 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by digirolad View Post
    So, the 1/4" connector will fit in the #10 screw?
    Red insulated terminal (spade or ring) for #10 bolt. Red does 20-18 gauge wire
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    #5 05-13-2021, 12:44 PM
    Thanks Wayne but the heading sensor and Ethernet power cable wires might even be smaller...like 24awg.
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    #6 05-13-2021, 01:26 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by digirolad View Post
    Thanks Wayne but the heading sensor and Ethernet power cable wires might even be smaller...like 24awg.
    Double em up and crimp em in then
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    #7 05-13-2021, 08:36 PM
    No place for spade connector in marine use. Nothing but trouble
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