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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 27 2013, 07:45 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 |
my guess is tom just dripped a little molten solder down into the crimp area to enhance the electrical contact, not to enhance the mechanical contact.
that said, if solder is to be used, it is best suited for a non insulated connector that has first been crimped, to provide a bit better electrical contact but not for the purpose of improving the mechanical contact, or in lieu of a mechanical contact, at least not in automotive applications. though I did run across the - fully insulated heat shrink connectors that mikesmith mention that have a blob of solder already in them. the one's I found had a ring of low temp solder in them, over the connector but under the heat shrink. the males are not as fully insulated as the 3m type, but when coupled appear to offer a full insulation. $0.70 each or so depending on qty bought. http://www.delcity.net/store/Heat-Shrink,-...minals/p_801913 I am sure most would be fine using a correct ratchet crimp tool (ie: waytek mentioned and pictured above), and fully insulated 3m heat shrink connectors without the low temp solder feature. and as for size, I believe much of our harness are within the 22-18 size, except for yellow starter wire which falls into the 16-14 size, I believe. guys, I appreciate all your contributions and thoughts (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) , to this thread. |
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