Higher Quality Wire/Connectors

[Akash Rastogi]

What are a couple good sources for flexible and higher quality wiring for FRC bots at an affordable price? Last season we just used spools of wire another mentor had laying around, but it was not very flexible and hard to route (some Home Depot wire).

I've been to Powerwerx only so far. I'm told that speaker wire works well also. (and it looks great!)

In addition to this, what are characteristics of good quality crimped connectors (ring terminals mostly). Are nylon connectors better for stronger connections?

What is a good brand of heat shrink?

What about other ways to protect your connections than just heatshrink?
http://www.quickcable.com/products.php?pageId=462

I wanted to get something like this ^ to protect connections in certain areas. What do other teams use for something like this?

I know the answers to a couple of these questions but I'm hoping this thread can help out newer teams as well.