Why I stopped using cheap D-sub backshells after getting roasted by a lead tech

I used to buy the $2 D-sub backshells from Amazon for all my bench repairs. Last month a lead tech at my hangar in Orlando saw my harness and told me the strain relief was garbage and would fail in 6 months of vibration. He showed me a $12 Amphenol backshell with a proper clamping mechanism, and after swapping it out I instantly saw the difference in how solid the connectors felt. I changed out all 15 of my builds that week and now I only use certified MIL-spec parts for anything flying. Has anyone else had a senior tech change their whole approach with just a 2 minute critique like that?

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uma_mitchell8311d ago

Honestly, a good tech calling you out like that can save you years of headaches. Ngl, I had the same wakeup call when a senior guy showed me how much tighter a proper connector felt after a few clicks.

brooke_walker2311d ago

Gotta agree @uma_mitchell83, that click difference is a game changer once you feel it.