09-26-2023, 03:58 PM
It looks like we all have our favorite way to attach wiring.
I have tried the amazon crimp connectors....but most are thinner material and do not hold a crimp very well. I end up soldering after crimping to insure that I do not get pull out. But mostly I get from Delcity.net are much thicker and do not require any soldering.
For all connections that are tightened down by a screw I really like installing a ferrule on the end prior to tightening the screw. much cleaner. I buy from Ferrulesdirect.com of all places, they have all sizes and lengths
For all larger lugs I make sure to buy UL listed and hydraulically crimp to insure that I get a good connection then add a good shrink tube with adhesive.
I think many of us have an electrical panel with screw connectors in the engine bay passenger side with 50+ screw connections terminated there. I have not had any problem with losing connection, but it is very worrisome. Has anybody done anything to that area? I was thinking of cleaning the wire after removal, crimping on a ferrule on the wire then solder sealing the end, sealing the other end with adhesive shrink tube, somehow brushing the aluminum block that is oxidized and reassembling.
I have tried the amazon crimp connectors....but most are thinner material and do not hold a crimp very well. I end up soldering after crimping to insure that I do not get pull out. But mostly I get from Delcity.net are much thicker and do not require any soldering.
For all connections that are tightened down by a screw I really like installing a ferrule on the end prior to tightening the screw. much cleaner. I buy from Ferrulesdirect.com of all places, they have all sizes and lengths
For all larger lugs I make sure to buy UL listed and hydraulically crimp to insure that I get a good connection then add a good shrink tube with adhesive.
I think many of us have an electrical panel with screw connectors in the engine bay passenger side with 50+ screw connections terminated there. I have not had any problem with losing connection, but it is very worrisome. Has anybody done anything to that area? I was thinking of cleaning the wire after removal, crimping on a ferrule on the wire then solder sealing the end, sealing the other end with adhesive shrink tube, somehow brushing the aluminum block that is oxidized and reassembling.