Reply to "Fried Fastrack terminal section - Why?!?"

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Volphin posted:
John H posted:
If you solder, why use a connector? Having the dimple on the flat side improves contact by tightening it up.
The short answer is the inevitable track maintenance. .110 connectors are too loosey goosey for my taste. If you try the brass .080 you will see. I crimp the feeder into the connector then flow solder into the connection. (These connectors do not have the plastic base). You just have to keep the solder away from the female spade end and just where the wire crimps. Goes on right, holds tight. NEVER had one loosen up since I changed.
28-6082 - .080 Female Disconnect. MCM Electronics dot com

Hi Volphin, on the above 28-6082, what is the maximum gauge wire that you can crimp into the connector?

Thanks!

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