crimp connectors. brass verses aluminum.
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crimp connectors. brass verses aluminum.
I needed a crimp-on connector for 16 gauge stranded wire, 110 volt connection. Ace hardware didn't carry them in the electrical isle. So I bought one from the Ace automotive isle. However, I later realized that the automotive crimp connectors are aluminum, while the electrical isle product is brass.
Hmmmmm? Am I going to start a fire? Are they interchangable? Both were rated and sized for 16 gauge wire.
Hmmmmm? Am I going to start a fire? Are they interchangable? Both were rated and sized for 16 gauge wire.
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Either way, in automotive wiring tinned copper crimps should be used when you have to use this type of connector. If at all possible an uninsulated type crimp should be used, the connection soldered, and self sealing shrink sleeve used over the splice, especially if this is on the exterior of the vehicle.
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