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<blockquote data-quote="Channel Hopper" data-source="post: 1058219" data-attributes="member: 175144"><p>Most of the issues with crimp connectors revolve around the pairing of the connector to the type of cable, followed by the preparation (cutting back and the insertion of the sleeve). I only really use crimp when I have a complete installation to carry out and even then I rarely put crimp on anything less than CT125.</p><p>The failures I have seen with other installs are in the main where the sleeve is not pushed far enough down the outer braid before crimping.</p><p></p><p>Screw on also has a knack to the preparation but the advantage is less force is needed to get the connector tight onto the cable, you will gauge when using too much as the cable 'gives' when twisting on.</p><p></p><p>Applying self amalgamating tape correctly requires a few goes (in warm weather) and never to have silicone grease anywhere near it.</p><p></p><p>Get screwed.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Channel Hopper, post: 1058219, member: 175144"] Most of the issues with crimp connectors revolve around the pairing of the connector to the type of cable, followed by the preparation (cutting back and the insertion of the sleeve). I only really use crimp when I have a complete installation to carry out and even then I rarely put crimp on anything less than CT125. The failures I have seen with other installs are in the main where the sleeve is not pushed far enough down the outer braid before crimping. Screw on also has a knack to the preparation but the advantage is less force is needed to get the connector tight onto the cable, you will gauge when using too much as the cable 'gives' when twisting on. Applying self amalgamating tape correctly requires a few goes (in warm weather) and never to have silicone grease anywhere near it. Get screwed. [/QUOTE]
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