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Subject:Re: Electrical "Locking" Terminal Info + Question
From:Jay Brown
Date:Sat, 9 Feb 2013 03:49:31 -0500

Hi Neil,

The Pico connectors are kinda crappy.  These Tyco/AMP terminals are just like what the factory used.  The part numbers I reference are the Tyco/AMP part #.  You should be able to find a supplier in Canada that has the same stuff if you look around a little bit.

1/4" Female 18-14AWG - 42281-2
http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/TE-Connectivity-AMP/42281-2/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMv9Q1JI0Mo%2ftfNCGPfydAxp

1/4" Female 16-12AWG - 60249-2
http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/TE-Connectivity/60249-2/?qs=%2fha2pyFadugst4yErqcGg%252bj6sruFd%2f76AKc2hbi%252bbM4%3d

White Nylon Female Housing for 1/4" Female Faston- 480054-3
http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/TE-Connectivity/480054-3/?qs=%2fha2pyFaduhKvyS96ld35%2falmcABPw07Au%2fEygWJc1I%3d

1/4" Male 18-14AWG - 42460-2
http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/TE-Connectivity-AMP/42460-2/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMv9Q1JI0Mo%2fte9Cl%2fSft5SY

1/4" Male 14-10AWG - 60701-1
http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/TE-Connectivity-AMP/60701-1/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMt24PW2WNEtLyX8WvijEP3k

White Nylon Male Housing for 1/4" Male Faston - 480053-3
http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/TE-Connectivity/480053-3/?qs=%2fha2pyFadui3VnsIFNgp8sMy85CKItjxlzufAF4MGpU%3d

Here is a good (and very affordable) ratcheting crimper that does both crimps at the same time.  Mine lasted for several thousand crimps before it failed.
http://www.amazon.com/Crimper-Ratcheted-non-insulated-barrel-terminals/dp/B002PIA85M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1360398007&sr=8-1&keywords=open+barrel+crimper

If you want to get a nice crimper with multiple dies, this one works well:
http://www.amazon.com/Tool-Aid-18920-Ratcheting-Terminal/dp/B0002STTTI/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1360398007&sr=8-5&keywords=open+barrel+crimper

While you are spending money, grab a good wire stripper if you don't already have one:
http://www.amazon.com/Ideal-Industries-Stripmaster-Wire-Stripper/dp/B000RFSWF8/ref=sr_1_27?ie=UTF8&qid=1360399083&sr=8-27&keywords=wire+stripper

That's some of the stuff I use to make my relays https://sites.google.com/site/vanagonheadlightrelays/.  I'm sure the same gear will work very well for you.

Jay Brown
'85 Zetec Westfalia
https://sites.google.com/site/vanagonheadlightrelays/

Date:    Fri, 8 Feb 2013 17:34:41 -0800
From:    neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Electrical "Locking" Terminal Info + Question

Hi all.

This may also apply to Pico US, but for Pico Canada, these locking
type push on connectors:

http://www.picocanada.com/en/product/134.php
http://www.picocanada.com/en/product/135.php

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