Many people don't know the right way to properly crimp an alligator (or crocodile) clip onto a wire. This blog post (and video) shows how to do it step-by-step.

Step 1: Strip the wire to about 3/8"

Step 2: Bend the stripped wire end over the outer jacket

Step 3: Insert the wire inside the jacket

Step 4: Crimp

It's important to fold the wire over the insulation before inserting and crimping because it prevents the wire from being pulled off. 

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To learn more about different types of clips, check out our clip guide.