Ideal 32a inline connectors

[Brightspark2]

I think that's the first one I've come across that's failed. They are pretty solid when you pull the two connected ends but if the connectors spin then they can loosen off

But that's how you are meant to remove them, you twist them round the conductor and pull...

 

[7029 dave]

Never seen that type, not that I have used any, but seen the waggo type they look ok, crimps are my favourite.

 

[wildgoose]

Those Ideal in-line connectors are normally very good and should easily handle rfc loads. What's probably happened, is that he's pushed it into the little testing hole cavity instead of the hole for the cable. You need to look side on when the cables are loaded to see if they aligned and fully pushed- in.

 

[nickblake]

Used loads never had a problem with them what i would be more concerned about is weather there is a break in the ring and all the load has been on the connector ,
also as its been plastered over has it got wet

 

[polo1]

Used loads never had a problem with them what i would be more concerned about is weather there is a break in the ring and all the load has been on the connector ,
also as its been plastered over has it got wet

Likewise, used many times with no problem. Interested to see if Ideal come back with a view.

 

[wildgoose]

Even with a broken ring circuit, you would be hard pushed to cause that sort of damage to a 32 amp rated connector - assuming the rfc had a 32 amp fuse in it!

 

[telectrix]

my money's on the cable not being pushed fully home or possibly a faulty connector. let's face it. the titanic has thousands of dodgy rivets.