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Message: [QUOTE="91turbogsx, post: 180251, member: 14"] This is purely debate. There really isn't a right or wrong between the two. Let's face it solder is hot. Even with a heat sink, solder may seep into areas beyond the intended joint or may cause damage to adjacent wires and components. Solder may trap moisture that eventually may corrode a connection from within. Too much solder may reduce the electrical conductivity of the stranded wires. Too little solder may cause the joint to fail. A soldered connection will be less flexible than the original stranded wire, and may weaken over time due to vibration. A soldered connection is permanent and cannot conveniently be disconnected. Whereas crimp connections are inexpensive, make a secure mechanical connection, retain the flexibility and electrical conductivity of the wires to which they are crimped, are resistant to vibration, allow for visual inspection, do not damage adjacent wires or circuits. A proper crimp “cold welds” the wires to the connector. A weld is stronger than solder. And to the guys that crimp AND solder if the crimp was done poorly, solder won't save it. And if the crimp was done properly, solder is unnecessary. In fact, soldering a crimped terminal may weaken the connection, may reduce electrical conductivity, and may damage the terminal. You should not solder a crimp terminal. Again purely debate. Not a pissing match. They are both effective yet have different pros and cons. As long as one or the other is done properly you should be fine. Crimping is my preferred method that is all. [/QUOTE]

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