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Twisted Pair Wire Repair

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  • Twisted-pair wires provide an effective shield that helps protect sensitive electronic components from electrical interference. If the wires were covered with shielding, install new shielding.  In order to prevent electrical interference from degrading the performance of the connected components, you must maintain the proper specification when making any repairs to the twisted-pair wires shown:
    • The wires must be twisted a minimum of 9 turns per 31 cm (12 in) as measured anywhere along the length of the wires
    • The outside diameter of the twisted wires must not exceed 6.0 mm (0.25 in)
Copyright 2008, by the Contributing Authors. Cite/attribute Resource. jfrank. (2008, February 12). Twisted Pair Wire Repair. Retrieved November 07, 2009, from WSU Web site: http://ocw.weber.edu/automotive-technology/ausv-1320-automotive-electronics/9-wiring-repair/twisted-pair-wire-repair. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Creative Commons License