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jimkelly |
Nov 25 2013, 01:58 PM
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Delaware USA Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I am starting to think these may be the best way to go.
insulated heat shrink connectors along with one good ratcheting insulated connector crimper, for all male, female and butt connectors 22-18, 16-14, 12-10. vs bouncing from tool to tool, depending on size of connector and style of connector. pic is of an low dollar partially insulated connector, not a fully insulated heat shrink style connector. also good to know that the bump on the crimper should be on the opposite side of the seam on the connector. but you guys already knew this : ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CS_YS-F9Z2E this also looks like a handy tool to have as well for the heavy guage stuff. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxavPsio2iw Attached image(s) |
Mike Bellis |
Nov 25 2013, 08:04 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
I just looked at their website. It is pretty much low end stuff. The shrinkable crimp connectors are a step up from regular crimp connectors but still low end and should be used for emergency repairs. I even have some for such an occasion. In the Marine Corps we had crimpable, solder shrink tube connectors. You crimped first and then hit it with a heat gun. The heat melted the solder, shrinked the tube and some even had a heat reactive glue that would push out the ends of the shrink tube. We would use these on $20M aircraft.
If you want a decent connector at a good price point go with Weather Pack. They are weather resistant and standard equipment on a lot of GM vehicles. Molex no makes some weather resistant connectors that are cheap. Deutsch makes some higher end connectors. They are expensive and a PITA to put together but they are a better choice than crimp spades. Here is a link to weather pack. You can use the blue crimper you have. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Compact-97pc-Delph...ebf&vxp=mtr Solder and shrink tube are still the best for splicing a wire together. It all depends on what you want the final product to look like. BTW, throw away the crimper/striper in the middle. Buy a good pair of strippers... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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