Return-Path: Received: from marvkaye.olsusa.com ([205.245.9.222]) by truman.olsusa.com (Post.Office MTA v3.1.2 release (PO203-101c) ID# 0-44819U2500L250S0) with SMTP id AAA16162 for ; Mon, 5 Oct 1998 08:33:21 -0400 Message-Id: <3.0.3.32.19981005083323.00e031b0@olsusa.com> Date: Mon, 05 Oct 1998 08:33:23 -0400 To: lancair.list@olsusa.com From: David Buckwalter (by way of Marvin Kaye ) Subject: Solder or crimp X-Mailing-List: lancair.list@olsusa.com Mime-Version: 1.0 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> << Lancair Builders' Mail List >> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >> A quick word on crimping. For aircraft, be sure to use the higher-quality dual-crimp terminals, such as the AMP PIDG (Pre-Insulated Diamond Grip). These connectors grip the wire conductor, and the insulator for stability. The terminals from Radio Shack, Trak Auto, etc. only grip the conductor. You can try to grip the insulator with the plastic portion, but it won't hold like a true dual-crimp terminal. David Buckwalter Avionics Systems