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Dont crimp solid wire.

I dont care if someone says it is right or ok... crimp on wire
terminals just dont hold up well on solid wire.

Ive been working with electrical machinery all my life and while some
will say that its the tool or the person doin the crimping it still
isnt right.

even the 4 way crimpers will loosen up over time...all electrical
connections do.

If you want a round connector on the end of a solid wire get you a pair
of round nose pliers and form your own connection. I can make a round
"terminal end" on any wire that is far superior to any crimp on
connector...cause there is no joint.

Make the "hole" a tad bigger than the thread portion of the screw so it
doesnt twist when you tighten the screw, its the best electrical
connection you can get.


In an environment where vibration is an issue, screws will loosen over time,
just as you say crimps will.