On 28/04/15 01:45, Charles Craft wrote: > I think last time around someone mentioned there was a mil-spec or aircra= ft spec that said to use mechanical splices. > =20 And probabally specified specific splice models, crimp tools and cable=20 types. AIUI crimping can be very good if done right but outside of=20 manufacturing and specialist repair it's rarely "done right". Soldering=20 tends to be more forgiving if you want something that will join random=20 wires to random wires with a good degree of reliability and longevity. --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .