Power Connectors - What to use?

[joe4 0]

What does everyone use for connecting wire to wire?

 

For example, if you have to use a flying power lead and connect it to a Siamese cable.

http://vitekcctv.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductID=164

 

Just a butt splice connector?

Does anyone use a fork/ring connector for there box camera connections?

 

I was thinking of soldering it but I thought you should make a mechanical connection before soldering.

[rory 0]

Depends ... here are some post on power connections.

http://www.cctvforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=3708

http://www.cctvforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=21072

http://www.cctvforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=10640

http://www.cctvforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=8592

[joe4 0]

I am going to try the ideal In-Sure

 

http://www.idealindustries.com/IDEAL-EZ/products.nsf/ItemMasterLookup/p30-086J?OpenDocument

 

It looks fast and I can mix wire sizes.

The box says UL listed for grounding and bonding.

 

It also says 600 volts max building wire, 1000 volts sign or lighting fixtures. It looks much weaker than the spec.

[jeromephone 6]

We just used the ideal connectors but they are the 2 opening type they seem to be fast to install and give you a nice visual of the wire in its proper place