[PSUBS-MAILIST] MK-101 Connectors

Tue Jul 29 13:42:21 EDT 2014

Cut the MK tube socket down to a half inch or so, then turn a filler piece tapped to match the MK threads and machined to take the Subconn. With a compensated motor, you could do the adapter with PVC or delrin.
Vance

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> On Jul 29, 2014, at 1:22 PM, Jon Wallace via Personal_Submersibles <personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote:
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> How will the penetrator connect to the MK housing?  Do you mean having subconn manufacture that end of the cable with threads to match the MK stub?
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>> On 7/29/2014 11:49 AM, Alan via Personal_Submersibles wrote:
>> More connector thoughts.
>> Would we be better off having penetrators rather than connectors?
>> I believe they taylor make these connectors / penetrators, so why not have a
>> penetrator for the through hull & a penetrator on the other end of the cable for 
>> fitting straight on to the thruster. Perhaps a combination of penetrator &
>> connector to get through any exostructure that might be in the way.
>> I am not hot on this subject, just learning.
>> Alan
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