"Alan" wrote in message
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1) Are these crimps the same blue ones as I use for auto electrical work?

No - those are for low voltage, multi-strand wire. T&E is not.

You'd need crimps designed for the wire size and current - probably the
yellow coupler type ones, and a proper (ratchet) crimp tool to close them
properly - not the el cheapo ones which cannot apply enough force.

Alan.
AFAIK there is no difference in contrsuction between the blue/red and yellow
bullets. The only difference is the size of them so I can't see how one
would be for stranded and another solid. Definatly agree that its worth
getting the proper crimpers if you are going to use them