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Re: Power distribution
What are the electrical ratings on them?
If they are rated for 12+ Volts DC, then you're fine. Must be DC rated to at least the amps you are using them for. If it's for CIM's, thats at least 40 amps (breaker rating), preferably more.
You put your electronics in a drawer? I would generally put electronics on perforated aluminum and have no connectors between each end, except possibly spade terminals on motors with built-in leads (CIM's, the old Globe motors)
If those are the connectors I think they are, they are rated for 125VAC and are polarized with a center-pin ground. If they aren't, they are probably AC rated. I don't know what connector they are, so I am thinking of a connector I used to use in stage lighting (3-pin with offset center ground).
If you need to disconnect things, look into simple spade terminals. Keep everything labeled, and you will have no problems.
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