Re: Electrical wire terminals

[Jim500mopar@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]

If it hasn't been discussed already, getting reliable crimps is key to 
long-term reliability of your system.  Ideally, look for military-style ratchet 
crimpers that are specific to certain sizes of wire and terminals.  When I did 
electrical work in USAF and Beechcraft and Cessna aircraft factories with these 
devices, they regularly checked the crimps for pull strength.  The crimps were 
so good that small guage wiring often broke first.  

Generally, the mil-spec crimpers didn't vary much in crimp strength when in 
good condition.  At swap meets, take some connectors and wire and do test 
crimps before buying.

Whatever you do, don't mash 'em together with regular pliers, etc., it'll 
come back to haunt you (usually on a cold, rainy night).   </HTML>

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