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Re: [DFTF] Motor & wires...

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Originally Posted by Bill_B View Post
Guess: The cut PVC slides part way onto the terminals' end of the motor, leaving part of it in contact with the case and the rest forming a cylindrical barrier to accidental contact with the terminals. The slot allows the PVC ring to get past the soldered wires and then expand slightly for a friction fit with the motor's case.

If my guess is correct, is 1" of pipe enough for this?
Yep. We fold our wires over fairly hard so they don't stick out more than about 3/4" from the motor (or so).