I am struggleing with the process of hooking up simple accessories since the wire coming of the accessory like light posts, or the light on top of a water tower, or lighted billboards is so small. What is the best way, or size of wire to hook up accessories with and is there any of those quick connectors that work with very small wiring. Thanks.
They can take rather fine wire and all the way up to an easier to handle #20 or maybe even #18. Plus if a light burns out you can just loosen the screws and remove the wires to pull it out.
Another trick that helps with fine stranded wire is, after you strip it, twist the strands together tightly and then apply a little solder. This keeps the loose strands from flying around and posisbly causing a short with the next terminal.
They’re usually referred to as ‘euro style’ barrier strips or terminal strips. Regualr ones just have exposed screws, that’s the difference between an ordinary terminal strip and the ‘euro style’.
Radio Shack used to have them, but only 8 position types. A better option would be a supplier like Mouser Electronics, they should have ones that are 2 position and be cheaper than Radio Shack.