Saturday, December 7, 2013
How to Connect F1 Terminals
Strong connection points between electronic components will help reduce the likelihood of malfunctions and failures within an electrical system. Certain types of batteries and wire connections may feature "Blade" type F1 terminals. Terminals such as F1 connectors feature a rectangular shape with a width of 4.8 mm and allow a convenient way to connect circuits without the need for hardwiring. Connecting F1 terminals is an easy task with the right tools and supplies available.
Instructions
- 1
Strip 1/4-inch of insulation off the wire that will connect to the F1 terminal, using a pair of wire crimpers.
2Twist the exposed wire strands to avoid fraying. Insert the bare wire into the barreled portion of the female quick disconnect terminal. Hold the wire and connector together with your fingers, ensuring the exposed strands of the wire do not slip out of the connectors barreled end.
3Place the barreled end of the connector into the corresponding color-coded notch featured on the crimp tool. With the connector properly in place, crimp the connector by squeezing the handles of the wire crimper together.
4Check the quality of the connection by attempting to pull the wire from the quick disconnect terminal.
5Slide the quick disconnect terminal onto the rectangular portion of the F1 terminal. Check for a snug connection between the F1 terminal and the quick disconnect. Tighten the connection by carefully squeezing down the rolled edges of the female terminal, using a pair of needlenose pliers if necessary.
Sunday, November 3, 2013
How to Connect an Impact Gun to a Compressor
Removing rusted bolts can be a frustrating and time-consuming task. Sometimes, no matter how much penetrating oil you use, you just dont have the leverage to remove the bolt. For those really stubborn bolts, an impact wrench can make all the difference. An impact wrench turns the high pressure air from your compressor into high torque for removing the most stubborn bolts. With the proper hose and fittings, connecting an impact wrench is quick and easy.
Instructions
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Connect one end of a properly-rated air hose to the compressor by pulling back the release collar on the barrel connector attached to the end of the hose, sliding the connector over the air-outlet nipple on the compressor and releasing the collar.
2Connect the other end of the hose to the impact wrench by pulling back the release collar on the barrel connector attached to the end of the hose, sliding the connector over the air inlet nipple on the wrench and releasing the collar.
3Turn on the compressor and adjust the air pressure setting to the appropriate level for the tool that is connected to the compressor. Open the cutoff valve (if any) on the air outlet of the compressor.
4Pull the trigger on the wrench briefly to check for proper operation.
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
How to Connect an Auto Volt Meter
An auto voltmeter is a device that monitors the condition of the alternator and the battery. The voltmeter measures and displays the voltage output of the alternator when the car is running, and the voltage output of the battery when the car is at rest. The cars battery should put out approximately 12 volts. If the voltmeter is showing less than 10 volts, the battery may need to be replaced. If the alternators output exceeds 16 volts, this could indicate a regulator failure, and should be fixed immediately to avoid damage to the electrical system.
Instructions
- 1
Mount the voltmeter to your cars dashboard. Use the screws and mounting brackets supplied with your voltmeter. The position of the voltmeter is unimportant, as long as you can mount everything securely and have enough wire if you are not mounting it into a space in the dash that has been set aside for a voltmeter.
2Access the wiring harness underneath the dash. This is a bundle of wires that runs down the steering column and into a rectangular connector.
3Unplug the wiring harness from the rectangular connector and use a multimeter to find a wire that has power when the key is off, but also does not drop power when the engine starts. To do this, touch the multimeters positive probe to the wire in the harness, and the negative lead to ground, and take note of the voltage measurement. Its best to use the accessory wire or the main power wire. The accessory wire is usually brown and the power wire is usually green or blue, though the colors vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.
4Cut the wire approximately four inches away from the connector, between the steering column and the connector. Use a pair of wire strippers to remove approximately an inch of insulation from both sides of the wire.
5Attach the voltmeters negative lead to the power wire that is leading toward the steering column and attach the voltmeters positive wire to the power wire leading to the connector. Attach the negative lead of the voltmeter and the power wire to an electrical ground, such as the frame of the vehicle.
