2014Batteries/Power forum
Sources and materials for Fischer RS connectors and motor cable construction
12 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Fischer RS connectors were available from a surplus seller at approximately $20 per unit, significantly cheaper than standard retail pricing of $45 or more per unit in small quantities.
- Mogami W2789 eight-conductor wire is a commonly used alternative for motor cable construction, offering 5.6mm outer diameter, 26 gauge conductors, and is praised for flexible handling, color-coded wiring, and easy shield stripping.
Depends on
- The pricing and availability information is from 2014 and may no longer be current.
- The Mogami wire has eight conductors but only seven are needed for typical motor cables, requiring one to be unused.
- No definitive resolution provided on the best source for seven-conductor wire options.