Crimping vs. Soldering

Monkman33 · 04-07-2013, 02:46 PM

I use crimps for connectors. I got ahold of lots of deutsch connectors and a crimper a while back. But I solder inline splices and use small zip ties over a protective wrap for stress relief (not that it should need it lol)

I have found that either will work when done properly. And a harness will last as long as it is protected and routed properly.

There is always a way to optimize for every last hundredth of a percentage of performance. However, life is a nalancing act of cost and labor versus time and money available versus results. If your results are satisfactory and it doesn't break your bank or require too much time, then I would call it successful. Regardless of which school of thought you used.

04-07-2013, 02:46 PM	#1
Monkman33 Still Building my FD Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pasco, WA Posts: 255 Rep Power: 17	I use crimps for connectors. I got ahold of lots of deutsch connectors and a crimper a while back. But I solder inline splices and use small zip ties over a protective wrap for stress relief (not that it should need it lol) I have found that either will work when done properly. And a harness will last as long as it is protected and routed properly. There is always a way to optimize for every last hundredth of a percentage of performance. However, life is a nalancing act of cost and labor versus time and money available versus results. If your results are satisfactory and it doesn't break your bank or require too much time, then I would call it successful. Regardless of which school of thought you used. __________________ Uh.... hi.