REFLECTOR: Electrical Connections?

[Jim Agnew]

Kevin,
 
The navy uses crimp connections and so do I BUT!!  You should only use AMP PIDG terminals (they have annular rings in the wire portion and a copper tube for the wire insulation) with an appropriate dual jaw and a lock that prevents the crimper from opening before the proper pressure is applied.  The AMP Pro crimper has changeable jaws and I have done many crimps and the wire will break before the crimp gives up.  I also heat shrink over the terminal barrel and down an inch onto the wire.  Makes a great place to mark connection.
 
Jim
 
James F. Agnew
Jim_Agnew_2 at Yahoo.Com
Tampa, FL
Velocity 173 Elite Aircraft Completed & Flying 



----- Original Message ----
From: Kevin Baker <flykb at verizon.net>
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Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2008 4:10:26 PM
Subject: REFLECTOR: Electrical Connections?

Hi All,
Quick question..
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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