[Jukebox-list] Molex-ish connectors

[Ron Rich]

Wes,
  I am not sure that it cost less, at that time--they needed to purchase a flock of the crimpers, and crimp one wire at a time. Soldering a whole set of wires using a solder pot had to be faster--Perhaps, the parts cost less?? Don't know ! Ron Rich

Wesley Dean <wesleydean at cox.net> wrote:
  Ron, c'mon you know that on a production line its more economical to 
crimp than solder. And when it comes to cost (the bottom line) at any 
production facility (except when the government is involved) economy rules 
supreme over consideration of the lowly mechanic. Witness the complexity of 
all new gadgets. Most are throw away. I believe you were indoctrinated by 
the manufacturers and not allowed to think for yourself. I know I was until 
I liberated myself over thirty years ago and started marching to my own 
drummer. BTW, I also have one of those 'expensive' crimpers.Wes
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Rich" 
To: "Jukebox mailing list" 
Sent: Sunday, October 01, 2006 11:04 AM
Subject: Re: [Jukebox-list] Molex-ish connectors


Wes,
I agree that soldered connections are usually more reliable, and I much 
prefer the older ,"round","Amphonel" (SP?) type plugs. However, in the case 
of these connectors, crimp connections (if made using the correct tool) are 
just as reliable, and they have the advantage of better strain relief, due 
to the fact that the wires are not constrained at the junction. (at least 
that was the "selling point" for the connectors--I'm not sure, but I don't 
think cost was a factor, when you consider all factors). Ron Rich

The Jukebox Junkyard wrote:
Ron, I prefer soldered over crimped connections. They are more reliable. 
Why do you conform to a cost saving mode just to sacrifice reliability? Wes
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Rich"
To: "Jukebox mailing list"
Sent: Saturday, September 30, 2006 2:53 PM
Subject: Re: [Jukebox-list] Molex-ish connectors


Wes,
I have the correct crimper for that pin--was VERY costly, way back when--Ron 
Rich

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