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Where to buy wire and spade connectors (Rancilio Silvia)
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I strongly disagree.
Jaycar used to be OK BITD but the crimp connectors in particular are now nothing but trouble. The industrial spec parts sold by RS and Element14 are more expensive but worth every cent, especially if you already have the right ratchet crimp tool.
To the OP: gauge = current carrying capacity, since you won't need more than 10 Amps you don't need fat cables, 16 gauge will carry that current for several metres without problem.
The main problem you face in coffee machines is that common cable uses plasticised PVC insulation which will not last very long in a high temperature environment: the plasticiser is a relatively volatile phthalate derivative and it will bake out* over time, causing the insulation to become brittle and crack. Fluoropolymer insulation is much better but predictably much more expensive and usually only available in full reels.
* this is the substance that creates the film on the inside of your windscreen on a very hot day if you have soft vinyl in your car.
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Where to buy wire and spade connectors (Rancilio Silvia)
I'm currently refurbishing my 10 year old Silvia. I opened it up because the pump had died, but while I'm doing this I want to do some preventative maintenance.
A few of the spade connectors covers have disintegrated and some of the wiring is looking dodgy as the insulation is broken. Where can I buy spade connectors in Aus? What gauge and spec wire do I need? Any ideas where to source it?
I already own crimping tools, soldering iron etc

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