At the risk of re-starting another "never-ending debate" I would like some advice on connecting wires at the wing root. And, yes, I've done the forum search, read the stuff and have decided I need connections. I don't have the luxury of working in a hangar. I have a good size double garage and plan to complete all sub-sections, wiring, plumbing, panel etc before going to paint and airfield for final assembly.
The obvious solution would seem to be Molex connectors for the higher power stuff like lights and pitot heat and D-sub for the autopilot and aileron trim. How do you then secure them to stop them rattling around? Could you use the nylon wire-mount bases that Avery sell and secure with Ziploc?
For the shielded wire for the strobe, is it OK to simply pigtail and insulate it and put it through the same connector? Will this cause a noise problem?
Since the wings will probably never (or very rarely) come off again, should I simply use a service loop and butt splice the heavier wires and solder/heat-shrink the lighter ones? Just seems a little inelegant and untidy! Probably more secure and reliable though - hmmm.......
Any thoughts greatly appreciated.
The obvious solution would seem to be Molex connectors for the higher power stuff like lights and pitot heat and D-sub for the autopilot and aileron trim. How do you then secure them to stop them rattling around? Could you use the nylon wire-mount bases that Avery sell and secure with Ziploc?
For the shielded wire for the strobe, is it OK to simply pigtail and insulate it and put it through the same connector? Will this cause a noise problem?
Since the wings will probably never (or very rarely) come off again, should I simply use a service loop and butt splice the heavier wires and solder/heat-shrink the lighter ones? Just seems a little inelegant and untidy! Probably more secure and reliable though - hmmm.......
Any thoughts greatly appreciated.