[TowerTalk] Crimped Electrical Connections

[Lux, Jim]

On 11/17/21 8:32 AM, Paul Christensen wrote:
>> "For instance T&B CTL "copper one hole lugs, short barrel" are for "AWG stranded, flexible cable, welding cable, and portable cord."  You have to hunt way down to find something designed for solid conductors."
> Good point, Jim.  Yes, #10 solid-wire Romex.  See links below.  This is what I recently ordered from Mouser.  These lugs have a tongued body which mate nicely with the prop pitch's electrical barrier strip.  However, not sure if it's rated for solid or stranded #10 AWG.
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> https://www.mouser.com/datasheet/2/418/7/ENG_CD_327960_K3-2062872.pdf
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> https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/571-2-327960-1
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> Paul, W9AC
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TE doesn't actually say whether it's solid or stranded in the catalog.  
I'd call them or email their help line.

https://www.te.com/usa-en/product-CAT-P592-R472A.html?q=&n=546245&d=752395%20549470&type=products&samples=N&inStoreWithoutPL=false&instock=N#mdp-tabs-content


But, in general, connectors designed to crimp stranded are different 
than connectors designed to crimp solid. My practical experience is with 
smaller gauges though.