Off topic: Crimp connectors

[Dave Edwards]

Troubleshooting the valves for my sprinkler system this weekend. This job 
was "professionally done". The wiring for the control solenoids was simply 
two wires twisted together, and wrapped with a big wad of electrical tape. I 
have no idea if this is standard procedure, but unwrapping the electric tape 
yielded green dusty rusty blobs, held together with wet, brittle tape with 
no stick left.  So....I'll have a fun weekend coming up with wire cutters, 
strippers, soldering iron, and shrink wrap tubing to fix the mess left by 
the pros.
Yes, I would say soldering is always better than pressure-fit connection.
PS....does anyone know if that is standard practice for outdoor wiring 
(sprinkler valves)???
....Dave
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Kramer" <kd6edv at GMAIL.COM>
To: <HEATH at LISTS.TEMPE.GOV>
Sent: Monday, May 24, 2010 3:51 PM
Subject: Off topic: Crimp connectors


>I am using crimp connectors in wiring up solar chargers to solar
> panels. Would it be better to solder the connector after crimping the
> wire or just crimp the wire only? The crimp connectors are screwed to
> barrier strips. The system is running 12v 1 amp.
>
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