This picture sums it up pretty well. A well executed crimp termination is much stronger than most ever assume.


Clearly I got bored with the excitement level of just two anchors and decided to up the ante & try it with four anchors. Shown here is a Rocna 33 (33 pounds), Spade A-80 (16lbs.), Super Max 35 (35 pounds) and a Fortress FX-16 (10 Lbs.).


Yes, you read it correctly, that 12GA wire and crimped heat shrink connector are supporting approx to 95lbs.


As shown this crimped butt splice, made with a $50.00 mid-grade tool, is exceeding ABYC, UL and DIN crimp standards.


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CRIMPER SHOOT OUT / LOAD TEST RESULTS (LINK)