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Lockwiring examples

A couple of recent minor jobs I've done, where lockwiring was indicated.

Securing battery isolator
As the ute is not in regular use, I've fitted a battery isolator [~$10, Jaycar Electronics] to it.
Had to fit it to the +ve terminal, due to space issues.
The clamp type design looked less than secure to me, as this is a 'rough road use' car.

Solution: run a loop of locking wire, through an existing hole in the isolator 'post' side, and twist it up.



Securing CB antenna
This was done with the intention of securing the antenna and base against unscrewing - either from rough road vibration, or casual 'hydraulic individuals'. Hydraulic? The buggers will lift anything they can, given the opportunity.





There are a few tricks to drilling the holes in this situation, which I won't go into just now.
And the twisting is best done using a pair of 'lockwiring pliers', like these ones. Can be had for <$30, via the Bay of Fleas.