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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) |
jimkelly |
Nov 26 2013, 01:23 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 |
wow- so much to know - to do it right - never expected a tool specifically for heat shrink connectors.
thanks for the heads up!!! Attached image(s) |
mikesmith |
Nov 26 2013, 03:00 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 202 Joined: 5-September 13 From: SF Member No.: 16,354 Region Association: Northern California |
wow- so much to know - to do it right - never expected a tool specifically for heat shrink connectors. There is a specific tool for *everything*. It's a nasty, evil scam. Too many connector families, too many different approaches to making a gas-tight connection between bare copper and a huge range of terminal platings. At least the "licensed" tool vendors haven't had too much success blocking the import of affordable clone tools... Jim - there are variants of at least some of the heat shrink connectors that also contain a blob of low-temperature solder. With proper wire prep you can get crimp + solder + shrink in one connection - good for high current applications. Search for "solder shrink terminals". Also, in your sig block you should be telling folks to remove the *negative* battery terminal. If you start with the positive terminal, any contact between the wrench and the body risks shorting the battery - if you are lucky, you'll get a huge spark and the fright of your life; if you're unlucky the wrench will weld itself in place and you'll have shorted the battery; results can vary but there is a lot of energy in there, and it's all going to turn into heat. Expect to boil the battery, and possibly start a fire. |
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