Re: catalina27-talk: Tool reccomendations

[Port Huron Freecycle]

Another way to get a gas-tight crimp is by using self solder/shrink tube 
connectors. They are connectors that use a low temp solder. They are 
placed over the connection, then heated, preferably with a heat gun, but 
even a butane lighter in a pinch. This solders the wire, and shrinks the 
tubing around the wire, forming a complete seal. These can be used in 
very high moisture areas without failure. Not only do you have a nice 
tight complete connection, but you do not have to crimp in awkward or 
tough to access areas. There are even crimp/solder/shrink tube 
connectors for those who still want to make sure. They are all more 
expensive compared to regular crimp connectors, but I personally don't 
like to fix things twice.

If anyone is interested, I can post a link or two on where to find them. 
I have scads of them from a previous job (I sold maintenance items, so I 
have all the toys), and they are very nice.

Steve Bayless
#3491 "Liebchen"
Port Huron, MI