This is the opposite of what I've been hearing of late for high
vibration applications. (disclaimer, I am not a graduate of
engineering school). In fact, the FAA does not permit soldered
electrical connections in aircraft applications. (another disclaimer,
I could be all wet on this).
-Marc
On Mar 22, 2004, at 12:58 PM, <limprod@comcast.net> wrote:
> Soldering is always preferred over crimp/clamp on types. Even with the
> non-solder crimp and clamp on type lugs/terminals you should not avoid
> tinning the cable. It will work if not tinned but it is guaranteed it
> will haunt you some time down the road. Cables should be tinned so
> that all the strands are bonded together and no copper is exposed.
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