5.5 Bullet Connectors Hole diameter??

[Drax21]

This may be one of the most unusual questions asked on here but here goes. I have bought some bullet connectors (5.5mm) off ebay. They have holes either side as I want to make a parallel connector out of them.

Can any one tell me what the diameter of the hole is going through each connector?????

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or just tell me in (mm) what size diameter this brass pipe is??

Thanks

[egneg]

The size of the tubing is 3/32" or 2.38mm.

[desmobob]

3/32" is .0938" or 2.381mm.

Take it easy,
desmobob

[Drax21]

Thanks now I can get my parallel connectors sorted.

[circus162]

I like your connectors. What are you using as insulation?
Thanks,
Rich

[egneg]

I like your connectors. What are you using as insulation?
Thanks,
Rich

Here is the thread the picture came from.

http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...ors&highlight=

[m4a1usr]

If you can find a solid conductor it would conduct amperage better than 3/16" tubing. The K&S tubing has a wall thickness of .010 and has the cross sectional capability of delivering current comparable to 12ga wire. Dont believe me? Here you go.



Use a solid piece of material, like a rod. Tubing has a very small cross sectional area and while it is easy to use because we have that material it does not conduct as well as a solid conductor does. Now if your happy with a 60 to 80 amp conductor then use 12 ga wire or 3/16 brass tubing. But if you are sure your drawing more,... then use whats right. Greater conductivity means lower connector temps.

John

[Drax21]

I have got a solid brass pole to go through the middle. Just typed in 3/32 brass. I will be using silver solder too so melting will not be a prob. Thanks for the advice John

[egneg]

If you can find a solid conductor it would conduct amperage better than 3/16" tubing. The K&S tubing has a wall thickness of .010 and has the cross sectional capability of delivering current comparable to 12ga wire. Dont believe me? Here you go.



Use a solid piece of material, like a rod. Tubing has a very small cross sectional area and while it is easy to use because we have that material it does not conduct as well as a solid conductor does. Now if your happy with a 60 to 80 amp conductor then use 12 ga wire or 3/16 brass tubing. But if you are sure your drawing more,... then use whats right. Greater conductivity means lower connector temps.

John

Apples and oranges. The tubing really doesn't carry the load, it is only used to hold the pieces together until they are soldered. There is more surface contact between the connectors than there is with the tubing.

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[Drax21]

Apples and oranges. The tubing really doesn't carry the load, it is only used to hold the pieces together until they are soldered. There is more surface contact between the connectors than there is with the tubing.

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True

[Drax21]

Wouldn't silver be the best instead of using brass. Best conductor anyway.