Before you start digging in to a pile of connectors, crimp terminals, and wire, it’s a good idea to know what you’re getting into and Gogo:tronics has a great tutorial on how to crimp ...

Precision crimping techniques prove crucial to the optimal performance of heat-shrink electrical connectors. A poor crimp can lead to a loose wire that draws excessive amps and overheats. A punctured ...

Crimp-style electrical connectors, commonly called "butt-connectors," have always been prone to failure. While easy to install, there are two basic problems with the butt-connector.