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Twin Mains supply to double socket socket
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<blockquote data-quote="Speed" data-source="post: 521573" data-attributes="member: 33225"><p>I suppose it depends if they using the correct manufacturer's crimping tool. I seen a lot of people use the unapproved scissor type tools you get from Car Shops. I even seen people use Plyers or Cutters. However, as I hope you all aware. None of these methods conform to the requirements for an electrical crimp. It poor workmanship that causes problems, not crimping. A proper crimping tool actually cold welds the copper wire (or Aluminium if above 16 sq. mm) to the crimp. If crimped properly, when you hacksaw through crimp. You will not see the join.</p><p></p><p>However, most sparks don't or won't invest in proper crimping tools, as the can be hundreds of pounds each. With each crimp type requiring its own tool. You can easily rack up £1k buying 5 or 6 proper manufactures crimping tools.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Speed, post: 521573, member: 33225"] I suppose it depends if they using the correct manufacturer's crimping tool. I seen a lot of people use the unapproved scissor type tools you get from Car Shops. I even seen people use Plyers or Cutters. However, as I hope you all aware. None of these methods conform to the requirements for an electrical crimp. It poor workmanship that causes problems, not crimping. A proper crimping tool actually cold welds the copper wire (or Aluminium if above 16 sq. mm) to the crimp. If crimped properly, when you hacksaw through crimp. You will not see the join. However, most sparks don't or won't invest in proper crimping tools, as the can be hundreds of pounds each. With each crimp type requiring its own tool. You can easily rack up £1k buying 5 or 6 proper manufactures crimping tools. [/QUOTE]
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