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06-02-2013, 01:50 AM
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Are MOLEX connectors good enough for use in homebuilts?
Well, are they (MOLEX connectors) good enough for use in homebuilts?
TNX and BSTRGRDS
Mike
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06-02-2013, 05:32 AM
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A quick search here on VAF will yield both sides of your question.
That said, the RV-12 has MOLEX connectores.
If you want something that provides a disconnect method and decide MOLEX is not your first choice, you might consider CPC (Circular Plastic Connectors).
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06-02-2013, 05:42 AM
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Molex & VPX
The VPX-Pro uses Molex MX-150 connectors at the unit. The only down-side I have seen so far is that the Molex crimper is $400.00  Fortunately Vertical Power has a rental program -they also sell a lower-priced crimper at a cost of $75.00 - still ouchy, but a bit better.
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06-02-2013, 05:47 AM
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I did not find any Molex connectors with the designations TNX and BSTRGRDS.
However, Molex power "wire to wire" connectors are used.
For instance, Whelen lights commonly come with the AMP version of the wire to wire power connectors. While they don't interchange, the basic functionality is the same.
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06-02-2013, 05:53 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rzbill
I did not find any Molex connectors with the designations TNX and BSTRGRDS.
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Umm,.... TNX is short for Thanks, and BSTRGRDS is short for Best Regards.  |
06-02-2013, 05:56 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sam Staton
The VPX-Pro uses Molex connectors at the unit. The only down-side I have seen so far is that the Molex crimper is $400.00 Fortunately Vertical Power has a rental program -they also sell a lower-priced crimper at a cost of $75.00 - still ouchy, but a bit better. |
Molex is a brand name and they make thousands of types of connectors. The ones on the VP stuff are very high end.
The typical plug that most call a Molex connector are very different. (Many different brands of what looks similar but may or may not interchange...) Amp makes basically the same thing. White/semi transparent connectors with stamped pins.
Lots of mixed opinions about the more common inexpensive ones.....
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06-02-2013, 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by craigvince
Umm,.... TNX is short for Thanks, and BSTRGRDS is short for Best Regards. |
Good grief. 
73s 
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ME/AE '82
RV-7A: Flying since April 15, 2012. 850 hrs
YIO-360-M1B, mags, CS, GRT EX and WS H1s & A/P, Navworx
Unpainted, polished....kinda'... Eyeballin' vinyl really hard.
Yeah. The boss got a Silhouette Cameo 4 Xmas 2019.
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06-02-2013, 02:13 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
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TNX everybody for the information
BSTRGRDS
Mike
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06-22-2013, 12:03 PM
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I always thought it was THX, and never heard of stripping the vowels out of Best Regards. :-)
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06-22-2013, 12:57 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by grayforge
I always thought it was THX, and never heard of stripping the vowels out of Best Regards. :-)
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You have to buy the vowels...Vanna.
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