Caution: Always unplug or disconnect the power before working on electrical devices.
Many devices use slip-on electrical connectors, as shown below. These connectors eliminate the need to solder a connection each time a part is removed or replaced. However, these connectors sometimes break off or become corroded and require replacement.
There are two basic types of slip-on connectors, those that must be soldered to the wire and those which can be crimped onto the wire.
The crimp-on connectors are faster and easier to install. They are a perfectly good alternative to soldered connectors although they are slightly more likely to come loose or make poor contact with the wire.
Soldered connectors have the best contact and rarely come loose. Soldering contacts requires the use of a soldering iron and take more time to install.
Caution: Always unplug or disconnect the power before working on electrical devices.
