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On Sun, 12 May 2013 12:52:22 -0700 (PDT), Tim
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though some here have disputed the practice, I still say that
solderless crimp connections always work best with a drop of solder on/
in them.


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The experts say no because the solder creates a "hard spot" which can
work harden and break after repeated vibration, same as using solid
copper wire instead of stranded. There is nothing wrong with a good
crimped connection if it is made properly and kept dry. One of the
secrets to keeping it dry are to always install them with the wire
pointed downward, and/or have a drip loop within an inch or two of the
connector.

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