Post 12 made on Monday February 14, 2005 at 19:08 |
2nd rick Super Member |
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I use Dolphins too... but I strip CAT5, and use them as a tiny crimp-cap. I don't think the bed-of-nails spikes do to well with wire this thin, I think the insulation moves just enough sometimes to zig-zag between the piercing spikes and not make a solid bite.
Note, I crush Dolphins flat with the inner crotch of a set of diagonal cutters, but an installer of mine likes to use his crimpers which have slightly curved jaws and leave a tiny gap. I use that crimp method for butt splices and crimp caps (and I dont really use those anymore) but I was taught to use the diagonal cutters on dolphins.
Any feedback on which way is "proper" in your company?? Larry should have a definitive answer to post...
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Rick Murphy Troy, MI |
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