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Posted by Stephen Furley (Member # 1277) on 06-08-2007, 03:14 AM:
Somebody was asking about these recently. If it's of any use to anybody they're available in the UK from RS Components (nothing to do with Radio Shack) in left and right hand versions, with part nombers 423-504 and 423-510. I can't remember which is which, but in most cases it wouldn't matter. The difference is that each type has 12 tags, plus three 'empty' positions where extra tags could be, but aren't, fitted. This empty section of plastic is at the opposite end on each type. I'm not sure what this section is for, I can't think of any use for it, and it always seems to be cut off when the strips are used, so either type could be used. If anybody actually wants to know which type is which, let me know, and I'll post a picture.
Posted by Kenneth Wuepper (Member # 1174) on 06-08-2007, 06:06 AM:
Stephen,
In the "dark ages" before the invention of tie wraps, those blank holes would be used to secure the linen lacing cord we used to make wires into cables. The idea of attaching the cord to the strip was to form strain relief so the connections did not carry the cable weight or pulling.
KEN
edit: That is what we used to do in the 1960's for TV studio racks with RCA.
[ 06-08-2007, 01:04 PM: Message edited by: Kenneth Wuepper ]
Posted by Stephen Furley (Member # 1277) on 06-08-2007, 10:30 AM:
I haven't seen that done for quite a few years now Ken, it's usually cable ties and sticky bases now. I've never seen the 'empty' ends of the fanning strips used to attach the cord to; the most common way in the past seemed to be to tie it off to some of the mounting holes in the back of the rack.
Posted by Gordon Burke (Member # 3370) on 06-12-2007, 02:32 PM:
Wonderful! RS Components US customers are routed to Allied Electronics which doesn't carry this product. Americans would never want to buy 5 amp barrier strips when they could use 15 and 30 amp products to handle milliwatt signals. Just wonderful! ![[Razz]](tongue.gif)
Posted by Stephen Furley (Member # 1277) on 06-12-2007, 03:00 PM:
If anybody needs some of things and can't find a supplier let me know and I can send you some. A have a few in my desk, and can get more in a few days.
Posted by Louis Bornwasser (Member # 3063) on 06-12-2007, 08:20 PM:
I buy from Radio Spares on line. Their service to America is wonderful. Louis
Posted by Mark Gulbrandsen (Member # 72) on 06-12-2007, 08:32 PM:
I buy them locally at Ra-Elco for next to nothing. No need to order from over seas.
Mark
Posted by Stephen Furley (Member # 1277) on 06-13-2007, 04:39 PM:
I wouldn't have thought they'd be difficult to get hold of, but if anybody lives somewhere where they can't easily get hold of them, and needs some, I've got six in my desk at the moment
Posted by System Notices (Member # 2357) on 03-02-2014, 11:46 PM:
It has been 2454 days since the last post.
Posted by James Falloon (Member # 1933) on 03-02-2014, 11:46 PM:
Sorry to revive an old thread but it appears these are a discontinued product at Radio Spares. ![[Frown]](frown.gif)
I just need a few for a CP65 I've acquired, does anyone know of another source or suitable alternative?
Posted by Sam D. Chavez (Member # 1841) on 03-03-2014, 01:02 AM:
Odyssey make some PC board versions of these. I have a few in stock I could send by postal service if you send me an address.
Posted by Louis Bornwasser (Member # 3063) on 03-03-2014, 06:50 AM:
I have studiously saved every one of these not needed for the last 35 years. I have about 35 pounds of them. You just have to be flexible about the number of terminals you get; sometimes you have two sections to reach 16.
Oxidation is a small problem, but the flux in my solder usually removes it. Louis
Posted by Steve Guttag (Member # 268) on 03-03-2014, 06:51 AM:
AMP also makes a suitable spade crimp for the #2 screw. 328394
Posted by Mark Gulbrandsen (Member # 72) on 03-03-2014, 06:47 PM:
Expensive little bugers!
Odyssey also still lists their version of the fanning strips.
Posted by Steve Guttag (Member # 268) on 03-04-2014, 04:08 AM:
The significantly cheaper packaging form of the same AMP (TE) crimp:
Less expensive crimps
Posted by James Falloon (Member # 1933) on 03-04-2014, 04:40 AM:
Thanks everyone for the help and the links, sadly to get the crimps to will cost me more in postage than the crimps cost...
Sam /Louis would you be able to send some to New Zealand? I would very much like to 'do it right' with the proper terminals and am more than happy to compensate for shipping/ postage (not urgent as the projector still needs some work)
Posted by Ian Freer (Member # 1940) on 03-07-2014, 04:57 AM:
Hi James
If Sam and Louis cannot find theirs to send, let me know. I'm not sure where they are right now, but I think I have some in Wellington. I'm on the road servicing at the moment, but I'll be back in Wellington in the next few days so if you still need some I'll see what I can find in the box of old bits and pieces.
Cheers,
Ian
Posted by Mark Gulbrandsen (Member # 72) on 03-07-2014, 05:52 PM:
Steve G., Still $33.58 per 100. I'll stick with the Odyssey strips...