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Wire by the metre for new loom

  • 13-05-2020 6:11am
    #1
    whoami1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 309 ✭✭


    I'm going to build a custom loom for my bike. Where can I get wire in lots of specific different colours sold by the metre? I don't necessarily mean right now, there's time enough when everything re-opens. I also want to get sheathing and connectors.


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  • #2
    H_Lime
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,925 ✭✭✭H_Lime


    https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_nkw=automotive+wire&_trksid=p2334524.m4084.l2632.R2.TR6.TRC2.A0.H0.Xautomotive+wire.TRS0&_osacat=0&_odkw=automotive+wire+bundle&_sacat=92074
    I really love delphi waterproof/weatherpack connectors. I've not done a whole loom (scary!) but have replaced parts of fried loom and regularly wire in mosfet looms on bikes.
    The yellow and black cheapo copies all over ebay are grand for accessories but that's all I'd use em for.


  • #3
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,907 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    Wire here:https://www.louis.ie/artikel/cable-kit-for-mo-switch-mo-unit/60180101?list=21defece16ec679d7677f426e7500bae&filter_article_number=60180101

    Connectors are a different story, what kind how many pins? waterproof or not?
    Bullet connectors are easy but if you need 3-4-5-6 way connectors then you have some research to do.
    Deutsch type are good but bulky, Superseal are also good for R/R connections to stator.
    R/R may need different styles depending on the unit.

    How are your crimping skills?
    https://www.louis.ie/produkte/electrics-supplies-for-motorcycles/472


  • #4
    ARGINITE
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,719 ✭✭✭ARGINITE


    I have gotten parts from both these place when doing a loom for a car:
    Autoelectricsupplies
    Vehiclewiringproducts

    I've used ebay for a lot of things but cable wouldn't be one of them I've had issues with cat6 cable bought from ebay and heard other stories where people bought cable from ebay and it didn't meet the spec it was sold as (example).


  • #5
    whoami1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 309 ✭✭whoami1


    Thanks for the suggestions. For connectors, I'll be looking to duplicate what I have. Attached (Hopefully) is part of what I'm working to replace. Crimping shouldn't be a problem. I've discovered these guys in Texas who seem to do some nice stuff for sheathing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3s2T9-fsNw.


  • #6
    H_Lime
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,925 ✭✭✭H_Lime


    whoami1 wrote: »
    Thanks for the suggestions. For connectors, I'll be looking to duplicate what I have. Attached (Hopefully) is part of what I'm working to replace. Crimping shouldn't be a problem. I've discovered these guys in Texas who seem to do some nice stuff for sheathing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3s2T9-fsNw.
    Loving that high density split loom!


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  • #7
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,907 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    Actually Kojaycat sells that Polyester tape.
    They are based in the UK.
    https://kojaycat.co.uk/epages/950000457.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/950000457/Products/CT514-Tape


  • #8
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,822 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    Tbh, you could do worse than visit a car scrapyard and pull the loom out of it. Hundreds of metres of cable, and in an array of colours.

    Connectors as mentioned above, need looking at. Superseal and Durite used here, but they can be bulky. Buy a proper F-barrel crimp tool and a range of heatshrink etc, so you can make it tidy.

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