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Dr Zero:
Get a good set of crimping pliers it really makes a difference I started with some cheap-o crimpers and they would bend and darn handles hurt.

I got some of these here

http://www.amazon.com/GB-Electrical-563250-Crimping-Pliers/dp/B001AH7ID4/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1280870895&sr=8-4



and one of these style for the stripping



I know you can crimp with the bottom one also but I don't like having the crimp part in the center its easier at the tip.

DashRendar:
IMO, needle nose pliers crimp just as well as an official crimping tool.  But do whatever you like.

Also, using .25 female quick disconnects will not only fit .25 microswitch spades, they also fit .187 microswitch spades.  They hold tight even with a little give.

My microswitches unfortunately are a mix of .25 and .187.  The disconnects I bought were .187 (bag of 100).  I ended up having to buy a bag of .25 to fit the rest, and wish I just bought the bag of 100 of those.

RandyT:

I also want to add some support for fully insulated connectors, instead of the ones linked to in this thread.  Yes, for pushbuttons it's not that critical, but it's one of those "good idea" things that prevent problems if a wire should vibrate off of a switch terminal.  Depending on where it lands, it could save the cost of an interface board, or something even more valuable.  Any wires carrying any real amount of power should absolutely use fully insulated crimp terminals.  Any pushbuttons with lighting should use fully insulated terminals for all connections, as the risk of damaging something, or even causing a fire, is much greater.

As for the crimpers, if this is likely to be the only thing you ever do, then do what you can to get by and be happy with your sore hand.  The sense of accomplishment will dull the pain  :).  But if you are the "handyman" type who collects tools to amass a "fixit arsenal" so as to face, head-on, any future repair challenges life may throw your way, don't be afraid to invest $30 on a cheap set of ratcheting crimpers.  You'll be surprised at how handy they can be to have around and how much better your hand will feel after using them compared to the cheaper options.  I used mine this weekend to get my RV running that had been "dead" for over two years (stupid corroded electric fuel pump connection...grrrr)

RandyT

Ginsu Victim:
The link I mentioned was just to see if that was what he was talking about. It was the first place to pop in my head. Insulated connectors are definitely recommended. :)

DeLuSioNal29:
I get most of my stuff here:
http://sherco-auto.com/wiring

The prices are cheap and they had what I needed.

*  Ratcheting Crimper (Part #: RIC1) A must have in my opinion... Ratchet function)  $24.95


*  18-22ga .187" Female Quick Connect (Part #:  FDV1-187) $3.50 per 100/pack - For Cherry™ Brand Microswitches or Groovy Game Gear's Versa Micro switch


*  8-22ga .110" Female Quick Connect (part #:  FDV1-110  ) $2.95 per 100/pack - For smaller microswitch connectors such as those on Groovy Game Gear's "Microleaf" switches.


*  18-22 ga. 1/4" Fully Insulated Female Quick Connect (part #:  FDFV1-110) $4.00 per 100/pack - For larger microswitch connectors such as those on Groovy Game Gear's new E-Switch™ brand microswitches.


Shown below: Cherry™ (same size as Versa Micro), E-Switch™, Microleaf


DeLuSioNaL29

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