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submitted 1 week ago by Grass@sh.itjust.works to c/ece@lemmy.world

I'm connecting 10 awg to 16, for testing I just used knockoff wago but I don't trust it long term

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[-] gastroglizzy@piefed.social 5 points 1 week ago

Heat shrink is my go-to for permanent work. If it's really important, melt some solder on it, then heat shrink it.

[-] ianhclark510@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 1 week ago

As long as you’re not wiring up a bridge you should be fine

Stranded or solid wire?

[-] Grass@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 week ago

stranded. I was thinking of just putting the ends together in a ferrule

[-] ianhclark510@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 1 week ago

Heh, fer-rule

I’m not an electrical engineer but that should work fine!

A name brand Wago would go a long way. They're quality connectors as long as the environment is appropriate

[-] jet@hackertalks.com 3 points 1 week ago
[-] Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafe 2 points 1 week ago

Wow, thanks for that.

I can see why it would be so strong. Plus it makes a joint that's not terribly bulky. Add some heat shrink and you're done.

this post was submitted on 07 Oct 2026
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