On 25 Apr 2016 at 12:19, Lee Hart via EV wrote: > There are lots of BAD crimpers out there, too. Cheap, hardware-store > toys, and "hammer crimpers" that don't produce good crimps.
I agree that a hex crimper is better, and I recommend one if you're pulling currents upwards of 600+ amps. However, I've used a hammer crimper for years with currents <= 400a, and have never yet had a problem. YMMV of course. I think the trick is to use a heavy enough hammer - I use a small sledge - and don't be shy about it. I've seen recommendations to pinch it in a vise or press instead, but I see no advantage to that over a few good hammer blows. One downside of a hammer crimper is that you can't crimp a connection with the cable in the car. David Roden - Akron, Ohio, USA EVDL Administrator = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = EVDL Information: http://www.evdl.org/help/ = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Note: mail sent to "evpost" and "etpost" addresses will not reach me. To send a private message, please obtain my email address from the webpage http://www.evdl.org/help/ . = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = _______________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org Read EVAngel's EV News at http://evdl.org/evln/ Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
