Date:         Fri, 8 Feb 2013 21:17:52 -0500
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Electrical "Locking" Terminal Info + Question
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It is extremely important for these terminals to be matched to the wire size
and that the correct crimping tool is used. Particularly on high current
circuits. If installing new wireing in damp or outside areas tinned wire
will resist the elements a lot better than copper. Shrink tube sealing the
wire crimp area also helps longevity.

Dennis

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neil n
Sent: Friday, February 8, 2013 8:35 PM
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Subject: Electrical "Locking" Terminal Info + Question

Hi all.

This may also apply to Pico US, but for Pico Canada, these locking type push
on connectors:

http://www.picocanada.com/en/product/134.php
http://www.picocanada.com/en/product/135.php

appear to be the same dimension as an OEM terminal from an older style VW
Vanagon fuse panel.  The Pico fits and locks in that fuse panel. I can check
it against other of same from elsewhere in an '85 harness if need be.

The only real caveat I can think of , is that the Pico part is possibly not
as strong (as thick a gauge or work hardened from manufacturing?).

For any newbs out there, this may be an option. Had I known of these I
wouldn't have bothered salvaging the VW parts from a headlight socket.
(I cleaned them then re-crimped and soldered them on new slightly larger
wires for a headlight upgrade to H4)

Question: if a #12 wire crimps properly onto the #14 (max) Pico terminal, is
there any reason not do do this?

Thanks,

Neil.



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