Subject	Your sig says it all
Posted by	CoHPhasor on February 12, 2011 at 5:56 PM
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In Reply To	What's the stigma with crimping wiring connections? posted by J_Wright on February 12, 2011 at 09:52 AM
Message	Crimp connectors are helpful in situations where you want a quick disconnect. If that is the case, I usually crimp, then solder the crimp. Use an electrical lubricant like deoxit on the crimp connection at the least, or dielectric grease. If it is outdoor (like under the hood) there are connections that sheath themselves and usually have silicone in them. Always make sure the iron gets hot enough, as does the surface and do a thorough job.
Follow Ups	What's the stigma with crimping wiring connections? - J_Wright 09:52:09 02/12/11 soldering is an almost permanent bond.. - TeddyZ(SFC) 09:55:07 02/12/11 and try to use Shrink Tube instead of electrical tape (n/m) - TeddyZ(SFC) 10:23:02 02/12/11 2nd, I use heat shrink over the sodder joint then electrical - whip 11:08:01 02/12/11 solder (n/m) - whip 11:10:23 02/12/11 Better conductivity and normally the wire will break before - ShakaShaun(Denver) 09:58:47 02/12/11 Always solder if you can (n/m) - collegeboy 10:01:02 02/12/11 Crimping = Long-term corrosion = failure - cherryz 10:18:41 02/12/11 I have seen pretty bad solder joints in my days>> - Spectrum (WI) 10:50:15 02/12/11 Do whatever is most convenient for you - jkeyser14 11:20:50 02/12/11 Only other point to add to the posts below -- very - jzack 11:50:44 02/12/11 for connections in high vibration environments - Tektrader69 15:53:27 02/12/11 Solder if you can. Crimp if you can't solder or just want - DVDBURN (MD) 17:21:36 02/12/11 Your sig says it all - CoHPhasor 17:56:54 02/12/11 Crimp - freak152000 23:33:14 02/12/11 That's cost related, not quality related. - BigTDogg (MA) 09:08:23 02/13/11 Re: That's cost related, not quality related. - freak152000 11:24:10 02/13/11 Yes, it's definitely overkill, but I never have to worry - BigTDogg (MA) 13:47:46 02/13/11
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