Crimp terminals tested

Paul Eastham · #1 02-16-2007, 12:53 PM

In case you didn't believe the Aeroelectric Connection's advice not to use cheapo hardware-store crimp terminals, check out these tests of cheap (StoreHouse) and not-so-cheap (ETC, Calterm) terminals. The difference is striking.

http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/16/tes...imp-terminals/

(SteinAir sold me ETC brand terminals, claiming they were similar to AMP in quality, and I am happy with them. I guess they carry all AMP now.)

Jim P · #2 02-16-2007, 04:45 PM

Good find Paul. I've used AMP terminals for mine (bought through Digikey). They're expensive but appear to be worth it! I wonder where they would potentially fail? I've always been kind of a "get what you pay for" guy and these seem to fall in that camp.

Jim