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A couple of wiring questions
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Kaytrim:
I personally use 20 gauge stranded wire.  It handles crimping better than solid wire.  The solid wire can break if you crimp to hard.
stephenp1983:
The wire I bought on accident was around 18 and it seems to big.  It's also solid, and I can definately see how it could easily break.  I'm going to go to radio shack and look for either 20 or something around that.  I guess it won't matter if whats on the harness now is a little higher of a gauge will it.
stephenp1983:
Last question and I think I'll have everything covered.  When crimping do I just want to smash together quick connect from end to end, or should I only be crimping it one time?
Kaytrim:
One time should be enough as long as you squeeze hard enough.  Also make sure you use the crimp setting that is the same or slightly smaller than the wire gage.  A little practice is necessary to get a good crimp.  Test the crimp by lightly pulling the wire out of the QD once or twice to make sure you have a good connection.  If the wire comes out you didn't crimp hard enough.

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