Transducer cable

[GatorMike]

I accidentally cut my transducer cable, does anybody know if it can be spliced with good results?

 

[xtraham]

Re: Transducer cable

you shoud be able to get coax cable connectors and repair it, any electronic repair shop or radio shack

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: Transducer cable

I have read where others here have had good results. Solder the connections and use shrink tubing to seal them up good...If it was me, I'd swipe on some liquid tape and then shrink wrap them...

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Transducer cable

If the cable is shielded, the shield must also be repaired. No connector is required. Strip both ends of the cable to expose the conductors. Slip a length of heat shrink over one of the cable ends and slide it well up the cable. It must be long enough to cover the entire splice. Next, solder the conductors covering them with heat shrink. If the cable is shielded, try to bring the two pieces together. Then Solder in one or two places. Cover that repair with a layer of aluminum foil tightly wrapped. Then cover the entire repair with heat shrink. You might even cover the heat shrink ends with liquid tape.

 

[MASTER Brian]

Re: Transducer cable

I have an old Lowrance unit that the wire got chewed up on. I need to take out a good chunk of wire. Can I repair it using cable TV coax cable in the manner described above?

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Transducer cable

Depends on what type of cable it is. If its not shielded, use an equivalent size wire. Check if the cable is twisted and try to repeat the twisting. If its shielded, visit any electronics surplus store. There are other types of shielded cable besides bulky TV style coax. RGx cable is hard to work with and besides, it has only two conductors. The center and the shield. Your transducer cable, if shielded, has three conductors. Red, black, and the shield.

 

[MASTER Brian]

Re: Transducer cable

Silvertip, yes the RGx cable is bulky, but that actually makes my job easier, because it has to be "fished" from the console to the bow through a 1 1/2" tube. The thickness actually makes the job of "fishing" the cable easier.

The cable I'm trying to repair is shielded and I only see 2 conductors. I only see the black casing, the shield, then a clear casing and stranded wire. This is most likely original factory installed cable on a 1986 boat with Humminbird fish finders. Am I missing something?

 

[Gone]

Re: Transducer cable

RG/59 or RG/6 cable TV coax will present 2 problems.

1. The shield is aluminum and won't solder.
2. The center conductor is copper clad steel which will have to be sealed really well to keep from corroding.

Better yet, go to Radio Shack and get some RG/58A. It will have a copper shield and stranded copper center conductor.

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[MASTER Brian]

Re: Transducer cable

Thanks, I'll do that!!

 

[MASTER Brian]

Re: Transducer cable

I tried radio shack for that cable, but the ones here don't sell bulk cable any more. I also tried Lowes with no luck. Any more ideas??

What do they use it for? I did some searches online and it seems like they may use if for antennas... I figure if I could find what it's used for, I could possibly call places that carry that stuff or buy something premade with the cable, cut the ends and use the cable.

 

[Gone]

Re: Transducer cable

Most commonly used on CB or VHF/marine 2-way antennas. These cables are typically 40 inches in length. If you need more, try a 2-way shop. It's not that expensive. We sell 12 foot extension cables with connectors for $9.

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[Silvertip]

Re: Transducer cable

Check for pre-packaged cable with connectors. Cut the connectors off and use as much cable as you need.