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| spunone |
 Apr 2 2008, 02:43 PM
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On electrical connections which one works best for hooking up MSD boxes and such. Thanks
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| geniusanthony |
Apr 3 2008, 02:59 PM
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For these (semi)permanent connections, does anyone use solder in addition to these connectors? It seems as though one should, maybe add a little heat-shrink also.?
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| jcd914 |
Apr 3 2008, 04:25 PM
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QUOTE(geniusanthony @ Apr 3 2008, 01:59 PM)  For these (semi)permanent connections, does anyone use solder in addition to these connectors? It seems as though one should, maybe add a little heat-shrink also.? I am sure some have strong opinions on solder VS crimp connections, I have seen long threads on other sites. I prefer to stay away from solder in general wiring for automotive use. A good crimp will have very close to the same electrical conductivity as a solder connection and most automotive systems will not be affected by the minor difference. With a soldered connection there is almost always some wicking of the solder up the wire that makes the wire stiff. Vibrations and movement in an automotive application can cause the wire strands to fail at this point in the wire. Soldering takes extra time, I don't see any advantage to the soldered connection and an increased chance of failure is means I will crimp my connections. Jim Low voltage, low impedance, electronics are probably and exception to this. |
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spunone Electrical connectors Apr 2 2008, 02:43 PM
sww914 I prefer spades, they work well and seem to be che... Apr 2 2008, 02:49 PM
SirAndy
A multi-pin connector would be better
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... Apr 2 2008, 04:33 PM jcd914 I am partial to spade connectors as well. I think ... Apr 2 2008, 03:14 PM geniusanthony I would think the situation itself should dictate,... Apr 3 2008, 01:30 PM SirAndy
Undersized or under-rated connections could be fi... Apr 3 2008, 01:44 PM Mark Henry I use a terminal block and ring connectors on all ... Apr 3 2008, 02:28 PM spunone Heh Mark That sounds pretty cool got any pics? sho... Apr 3 2008, 02:35 PM Mark Henry
Heh Mark That sounds pretty cool got any pics? sh... Apr 3 2008, 05:00 PM blitZ I like to tin the wire ends with solder prior to c... Apr 3 2008, 05:10 PM Mark Henry
I like to tin the wire ends with solder prior to ... Apr 3 2008, 05:21 PM McMark I use a double crimp connector. One crimp connect... Apr 3 2008, 08:25 PM jasons
I use a double crimp connector. One crimp connec... Apr 7 2008, 09:59 AM jkeyzer I agree with Mark.
You can get a lot of neat stuf... Apr 3 2008, 08:37 PM McMark I had to make another connector, so I took better ... Apr 5 2008, 02:18 PM jkeyzer Nice!
I am guilty of using the cheesy red/blu... Apr 5 2008, 02:56 PM SGB
Nice!
I am guilty of using the cheesy red/bl... Apr 5 2008, 04:29 PM bperry
Nice!
I am guilty of using the cheesy red/bl... Apr 6 2008, 01:25 PM Slider Remember if you Solder the wire right the wicking ... Apr 7 2008, 06:16 AM degreeoff
I like to tin the wire ends with solder prior to ... Apr 7 2008, 07:37 AM Wes V Here is my two cents;
SirAndy's usage of mole... Apr 7 2008, 10:38 AM jimkelly fwiw - the male spade has a different, double crim... Sep 17 2013, 04:54 PM |
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