Wires and such

[tom cloud]

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>> Really ought to avoid crimp connectors.  Should solder all connections.
>
>Have to draw the line here. In aircraft, which usually have higher
>vibration levels than cars and electrical failures are _much_ 
>more serious, crimped connections are the norm. The problem with 
>soldered connections is the narrow trasition point from solder to 
>free strands. At that point, the wire can't flex very well, so 
>vibration tends to crack the strands. The point with crimp connectors 
>is to use high quality connectors (like Amp) and a good crimping 
>tool.
>
>---
>David Parrish
>Don't ask how much it
>costs to wire an airplane...

Okay, you said it, but did anyone get it?? If you're gonna crimp -- and
want it to be reliable -- hafta use the right tool!!  Trust me, it's
not the Champ or Klein you gots in your tool box.  A good tool that
works on most crimp-ons costs between $35 and $50.  Snap-ON sells one
(Forget who really makes it).