That's been suggested before and as long as it doesn't stop the slight movement of the contacts, is ok.
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On 18 Mar 2008, at 23:30, KBG Luxford wrote:

This may be a dumb thing to do, but after crimping (using the more expensive ratchet type crimper) and inserting the connectors into their housing, I run some hot melt glue around the conductors where they enter the housing. This IMHO provides support to the conductors where flexing may tend to cause failure after a time.

I would be pleased of anyone could provide reasons why this is a stupid idea to put their argument on the reflector. We learn by mistakes and by discussion!
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