REFLECTOR: Electrical Connections?

[Al Gietzen]

Kevin;

 

My opinion is that it is not all one way or the other.  On any connection
that carries relatively high currents, lets say above 1 or 2 amps, I like to
crimp and solder; especially for the spade or loop connectors; it gives you
the lowest resistance connection.  Of course, use good electrical solder and
good technique - flow just a bit of solder in from the connector end - you
don't want it flowing up the wire.

 

In any critical system connector using something other than gold plated
connectors, I like to solder if there is access for good technique.  For
most instrumentation and avionics where you are using gold plated d-subs or
the like, do a good crimp job and it can't get any better.

 

I'm sure you will also get other opinions.

 

Al

 

I've heard the following from both camps and wanted to know what you 

guys thought.

 

1) Crimp electrical connections - Some say the only way and others 

say it will corrode and cause issues and soldering is better.

 

2) Solder electrical connections - Some say this is better, but 

others say the acids will breakdown the connection over time and the 

connections will deteriorate.

 

What do you guys think?

 

Thanks,

Kevin Baker

 

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