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Title: CRIMP OR CONNECTOR BLOCK
Post by watte on Jun 23^rd, 2009, 1:48pm

I'VE BEEN TOLD THAT IT IS BETTER TO CRIMP WIRES THAN USE CONNECTOR BLOCK. i AM THINKING OF PUTTING UP LIGHTS AND WONDER IF THAT IS CORRECT?

THANKS FOR ANY ADVICE. :)

Title: Re: CRIMP OR CONNECTOR BLOCK
Post by Lectrician on Jun 23^rd, 2009, 4:32pm

When putting up lights, terminal blocks would be preffered.

Crimp joints are good for joining one cable to one cable. You would also need a decent ratched crimper to ensure a sufficient joint.

Title: Re: CRIMP OR CONNECTOR BLOCK
Post by Twobarrows on Jun 30^th, 2009, 12:01pm

Lectrician wrote on Jun 23^rd, 2009, 4:32pm:

When putting up lights, terminal blocks would be preffered.

Crimp joints are good for joining one cable to one cable. You would also need a decent ratched crimper to ensure a sufficient joint.

And some decent crimps. I had to buy some in a hurry from BNQ a while back & they didn't crimp up tight, they were like a swivel!