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Tim S
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      06-05-2009, 07:00 PM
Stephen coughed up some electrons that declared:

> Hello,
>
> I read the wiki section about crimping - very useful, thanks - and it
> said to use a ratchet tool to ensure the quality of the crimp. I have
> seen ratchet crimping tools that are colour coded for insulated crimps
> but I wonder, what are you supposed to use for non-insulated crimps?
> Is there a ratchet tool available for those, or do you have to use
> those multipurpose wire stripping, bolt cropping, pliers?
>
> Thanks,
> Stephen.


http://www.screwfix.com/prods/60547/...-mm-to-16sq-mm

are the ones I have - Davico are a decent make and the tool makes a very
convincing job of it.

HTH
Tim
 
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