Found out the cable I got is this type you were discussing in an old thread back then. Pre bond!
That's why I want to use it. It was screaming quality from distance.
Super excited I found out how it's called.
Amazing place here.
Now, I don't want to be too annoying but G9 project is so nice I really care to put my best's in there. Besides saw some old posts from PRR in el34world concerning this matter I'll talk below (I'm sure you Jacob & other old dogs have been there too) so I guess I'm not the only crazy guy here.
So, talking about this wiring area (from PT & filter caps to PCB // spaghetti harness )what connection options I have (meaning western union splice, tag strip, terminal/screw block, nuts or other) knowing that :
• PT's leads are common copper stranded for HV (common PVC ins.) & "two strand" twisted solid (fiber gloss kind of ins.) for 15V windings
• I'll use that quality old pre bond double ins 22 awg wire
• Don't own a proper ferule crimping tool , never liked the idea. Old good 60/40 Fluitin & Magnastat lover. Those old wires will be soldered straight to PCB too. I'll remove the PCB terminals I had used when I first built it back then.
Pros/cons
• was about to use western union splice but then I realized PT leads are stranded & two twisted solids..
• tag strip/eyelet/turret is what I'm using right now but the tag strip board I'd used was sourced from eBay (those cheap yellow phenolic kind of) & noticed tarnishing on eyelets plus it's pretty hard to source new quality ones here. Actually it's more easy for me to find "true" old eyelets etc in fleas / e-waste but I'll have to be patient.
• terminal block. If pre bond wires can safely go in there (screw connection) & ferrules are not necessarily needed then I'll go for it.
I've been reading on this since two days. Unable to make a clear decision. I'm not planning to open G9 for a loong time so I want to be sure.
Any ideas?
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