Crimping vs. Solder

[Motovet 10+ year member]

Found a little with the search...But my question is will solder make any difference in overall system quality vs. standard butt connections and spades?

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[AJ²06 5,000+ posts]

umm... Im no expert, but crimping is my choice.. more convenient/faster/ for me.

 

[dleccord 5,000+ posts]

if i had a torch, i would definitely use that to solder bigger wires, but other than that, i just crimp. just go with whatever you have, there shouldnt be a that big of a difference. if anything, i'd say solder is better.

 

[johnecon2001 5,000+ posts]

solder equals a better connection over time and better connectivity in general.

Crimps are for those in a hurry and those who do not know how to solder.

 

[supa_c 5,000+ posts]

Dont forget those who dont have small girlish hands that dont fit inside dashboards either //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[dleccord 5,000+ posts]

solder equals a better connection over time and better connectivity in general.Crimps are for those in a hurry and those who do not know how to solder.

yeah that's it.

 

[AJ²06 5,000+ posts]

solder equals a better connection over time and better connectivity in general.Crimps are for those in a hurry and those who do not know how to solder.

Dont forget those who dont have small girlish hands that dont fit inside dashboards either //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

Ooops... //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif that would be me... LMAO!

 

[boulderbronco 10+ year member]

For you main connections I would definatly go with solder. PM me if you would like some help with it. It's quite easy.

 

[KaeZoo 10+ year member]

A properly crimped connection works just as well as a soldered one. I'll always use solder if the connection might be exposed to moisture; ie, connections in doors or running under carpet. For most head unit wiring, there's no real advantage to soldering.

 

[phogstenjr 10+ year member]

I think soldering is the way to go from the sandpoint that if done correctly there is no chance for the wire to come apart. Nothing worse than a two wires coming a part because of a bad crimp.

Paul

 

[CBFryman2 5,000+ posts]

^x2

Soldering doesnt take that long if you have a decent iron and you keep it clean and free of oxidation on the tip. It offers a lower resistance connection, prevention of corrosion, and a more reliable connection over time.

 

[explorer2 10+ year member]

I solder and heat shrink everything, the only type of crimp on connectors I will use are the sealed shrinkwrap covered style, and usually only on a power wire.

 

[snoopdan 5,000+ posts]

I solder and heat shrink everything, the only type of crimp on connectors I will use are the sealed shrinkwrap covered style, and usually only on a power wire.

Definately the proper way!

 

[johnecon2001 5,000+ posts]

Dont forget those who dont have small girlish hands that dont fit inside dashboards either //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

I don't have girlish hands.. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif

Those are mine in the big three thread.

 

[Ignatowski 5,000+ posts]

Solder is the only way for me.....not because of any sound differences because there is none but because crimp connectors,splicers etc all **** and eventually loose thier connection..... - I use the plastic junkie things when Im in a hurry and its not my ride

PLUS,Solder is neater and cleaner which shows a more professional install and that goes for

my car audio as well as my drag car