$19 VS $499 Crimper! Professional VS DIY! Hammer VS Crimper! Who will win?!

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0:27 Test Setup
1:08 Loose Connection Test
1:26 Torque Test
1:41 Washer Test
2:11 Washer Overheating Test
2:46 How to Apply This In Your System
3:44 Professional Cables VS DIY
7:05 Crimper Showdown!
14:07 4/0 VS 2/0
14:37 10AWG Pliers VS Crimper
16:04 Test Results!
19:37 Final Challenge!

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