What is the best was to splice electrical wire to power two components? (Arcade power supply and LCD

[SparkyChick]

Ideally, if you're removing the plug (which contains the fuse) then yes, provide it with a fuse. It's just taking precautions. As for the IEC socket... you should only fuse it at 10A IF the socket itself can cope with 10A. Not all IEC sockets are created equal If it's got a built in surge/noise filter, it's more likely to have a lower rating as the components that make up the filter will have maximum current ratings which will be the primary limiting factor.

This is why I suggested you over spec the socket inlet. May cost a little more, but if it can handle 13A, then it's going to be good and more than happy to be fused down.

 

[Jackson Greaves]

Cool thank you, I'll put an inline fuse in for both. As an IEC socket I was looking at this:

https://uk.rs-online.com/mobile/p/iec-filters/5393638/

So IEC socket fused at 10 amp and then both monitor and PSU with 5 amp inline fuses? Does that sound ok considering:

"This is from the manual for the monitor:

AC input voltage/frequency/current 100 to 240 VAC/50 or 60 Hz + 3 Hz/1.5A (Max.)

Inrush current 120V:42A (Max.)
240V:80A (Max.)

The recommended fuse size for the PSU is 5a I'm pretty sure."

 

[Jackson Greaves]

Cool thank you, I'll put an inline fuse in for both. As an IEC socket I was looking at this:

https://uk.rs-online.com/mobile/p/iec-filters/5393638/

So IEC socket fused at 10 amp and then both monitor and PSU with 5 amp inline fuses? Does that sound ok considering:

"This is from the manual for the monitor:

AC input voltage/frequency/current 100 to 240 VAC/50 or 60 Hz + 3 Hz/1.5A (Max.)

Inrush current 120V:42A (Max.)
240V:80A (Max.)

The recommended fuse size for the PSU is 5a I'm pretty sure."

 

[Jackson Greaves]

Cool thank you, I'll put an inline fuse in for both. As an IEC socket I was looking at this:

https://uk.rs-online.com/mobile/p/iec-filters/5393638/

The IEC socket fused at 10 amp and then both monitor and PSU with 5 amp inline fuses? Does that sound ok considering:

This is from the manual for the monitor:

AC input voltage/frequency/current 100 to 240 VAC/50 or 60 Hz + 3 Hz/1.5A (Max.)

Inrush current 120V:42A (Max.)
240V:80A (Max.)

The recommended fuse size for the PSU is 5a I'm pretty sure.

 

[Jackson Greaves]

Cool thank you, I'll put an inline fuse in for both. As an IEC socket I was looking at this:

https://uk.rs-online.com/mobile/p/iec-filters/5393638/

The IEC socket fused at 10 amp and then both monitor and PSU with 5 amp inline fuses? Does that sound ok considering:

This is from the manual for the monitor:

AC input voltage/frequency/current 100 to 240 VAC/50 or 60 Hz + 3 Hz/1.5A (Max.)

Inrush current 120V:42A (Max.)
240V:80A (Max.)

The recommended fuse size for the PSU is 5a I'm pretty sure.

 

[Jackson Greaves]

Cool thank you, I'll put an inline fuse in for both. As an IEC socket I was looking at this:

https://uk.rs-online.com/mobile/p/iec-filters/5393638/

The IEC socket fused at 10 amp and then both monitor and PSU with 5 amp inline fuses? Does that sound ok considering:

This is from the manual for the monitor:

AC input voltage/frequency/current 100 to 240 VAC/50 or 60 Hz + 3 Hz/1.5A (Max.)

Inrush current 120V:42A (Max.)
240V:80A (Max.)

The recommended fuse size for the PSU is 5a I'm pretty sure.

 

[Jackson Greaves]

Cool thank you, I'll put an inline fuse in for both. As an IEC socket I was looking at this:

https://uk.rs-online.com/mobile/p/iec-filters/5393638/

The IEC socket fused at 10 amp and then both monitor and PSU with 5 amp inline fuses? Does that sound ok considering:

This is from the manual for the monitor:

AC input voltage/frequency/current 100 to 240 VAC/50 or 60 Hz + 3 Hz/1.5A (Max.)

Inrush current 120V:42A (Max.)
240V:80A (Max.)

The recommended fuse size for the PSU is 5a I'm pretty sure.

 

[Jackson Greaves]

Wow, sorry about the duplicates

 

[GeorgeCooke]

With regards to the fusing, it depends entirely on what is being connected and the ratings of the components involved. So if your monitor requires 1.5A and the PSU for the board requires 5A, then a 6A rated fuse/socket inlet is a little undersized and you'd be advised to get one rated at 13A and use say a 7A fuse in the inlet fuse holder.

But the power supply requires 1.3 amps (it says so on the back of it). So power supply plus monitor is only 2.8 amps.

They should both be internally protected or fused so no further external fusing should be required apart from to protect the cables. The 6 amp fuse in the inlet is all that is required.

 

[ruston]

What version of Firefox? I'm on 56 (resisting the nag screens telling me to upgrade to the latest version as I've got some add-ons I use for web development that I'm not sure are compatible with the latest version).

I am not sure what version I am on , but I was getting messages that informed me that something was slowing my pc down , also to consider upgrades.
Since I posted I have successfully reloaded an Opera update and it is ok now so I will have to wait and see if it continues to be.

I see @Jackson Greaves is having similar problems.

 

[gnuuser]

Some great advice,here,but the solder is not necessary,if the crimping is suitable. Indeed,depending on the conductor type,and machine operating conditions,it could be detrimental.

I've got the loud,vibrating type of arcade machine,in mind

when using din rails in a machine with a lot of vibration, always torque the terminal screws down to the proper torque rating, and add a drop of enamel or thread lock to the top of the screw, use a sharpie to mark the position on the screw! (this can help in diagnosing possible issues with loose screws)
as others have stated din rail terminals are widely diverse and suitable for many applications.
but they do need to be in an enclosure.