VANAGON archives -- May 2012, week 1 (#501)

Date: Sun, 6 May 2012 19:51:36 -0700 Reply-To: Joe Fernandez <jfride@GMAIL.COM> Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> From: Joe Fernandez <jfride@GMAIL.COM> Subject: Re: source for solder-on quick disconnects? In-Reply-To: <998A9833-9D9C-420F-9278-3E813A0E839E@eoni.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1

Boaters have a similar perspective to the off-roaders-crimp only, heat shrink is worthwhile, no solder. And the quality crimper is very important. The link below is an excellent article on crimps and crimpers- aimed at boats but fully relevant to vans. Lots of other great info there for the DIY boater.

http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/wire_termination

Joe Cayucos, CA 90 Carat 86 Weekender

On Sun, May 6, 2012 at 6:58 PM, Jim Arnott <jrasite@eoni.com> wrote:

> FWIW, off-road racers rarely solder terminals to wiring. They have > found that the solder wicks up the wire and makes it brittle. > > > Typical: http://www.drillspot.com/**products/75912/Greenlee_45500_** > Ratchet_Crimper<http://www.drillspot.com/products/75912/Greenlee_45500_Ratchet_Crimper> > > Jim > >

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