Ground Molex Pin Broken

[codeman553]

So i have a pump that uses two pin molex connector. The Black Ground pin always seem to become unseated from the encasing resulting in my pump to shut off. I pulled the pin out of the casing to inspect it and realized that the two pins that hold the wire tot he encasing are no longer there.Without these pins should i replace the unit, just the ground pin or can i use electrical tape to hold the wire in place?

 

[MrBanger]

you can try and fix this, or take it to a professional i believe it can be fixed\switched without switching the whole unit...

 

[codeman553]

Well at what cost. Right now i have it rigged, not sure how safe it is but i wrapped the pin with electrical tape to a thickness that was enough to have it fit tightly within the encasing. With the vibration of the machine i think it will slowly slip out though. To replace the pin itself, is there a hardware shop locally i could buy the replacement pins, or is this something i would need to order online?

Thanks!

 

[MrBanger]

4 pin Molex connectors Black - 5 each male and 5 Each female + 40 pins

5 x 4 Pin Male Molex Plug Computer Case ATX Power Supply Connector Head + Pins

or you can take 4 pin connector that you don't use take to it pieces and use them

 

[codeman553]

Thanks, what type of tools would be required? Is my temporary rig safe enough to keep running while i order the replacement pins?

Thanks for all the help MrBanger!!

 

[MrBanger]

well i cant really judge if it safe, but i would check every hour or 2...
what tools? i guess a little leatherman or little pliers...

 

[codeman553]

Thanks for all your help MrBanger!!!