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		AirMax98 on Nov 27, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Brother have gotten to where they are now by not i... I’m in automotive tech school right now and the advice in the context of the automotive sector (not electronics) is to always crimp where you can, and only solder if you absolutely must.

WalterBright on Nov 27, 2023 [–]

Crimping is quick and easy. My recommendation is crimp and solder, not just solder. Solder by itself isn't mechanically strong enough.

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