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Unread 07-05-2010, 08:13
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Re: Electrical Connectors

Dale,
We have been using that arrangement for years with a few twists. We use the uninsulated female connectors and #10 wherever we can for high current loads. Once crimped we then solder the connection but adding only enough solder to make the connection with none flowing under the wire insulation. We then cover the entire connector with heatshrink right to the end. The heatshrink not only insulates the entire electrical contact but it also provides a little extra compression on the contact. We use perforated aluminum as an electrical base which allows a light mounting surface and something that allows tywraps to be used anywhere. As you described, pulling the wires down to the surface near the contact then allows the tywrap to hold the wire in place, prevent vibration and makes it look a little neater.
Why you ask? We never want to lose a Championship to Beatty because of an electrical failure, ever again...
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