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What is this part? (Crimp terminal)
- Thread starter VeeMonroe
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Essentials Insulated Red 6.3mm Push-On (F) Crimp 100 Pack - Screwfix
Order online at Screwfix.com. High quality copper. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.
there is also an electrical wholesalers near you V - walk over the footbridge over the A2 and it’s in the main road there just before screw fix. Prob better quality - but it does depend on the quality of the crimp tool you have / need / will use - they will also sell them, generally a ratchet one is a win
Red is 1.5mm
blue is 2.5mm
yellow you won’t need and i suspect blue you won’t either
Prob get more help in the wholesalers over what you are buying too
Not that screw fix is bad. But given your experience , experience is helpfull ££
Red is 1.5mm
blue is 2.5mm
yellow you won’t need and i suspect blue you won’t either
Prob get more help in the wholesalers over what you are buying too
Not that screw fix is bad. But given your experience , experience is helpfull ££
I don't think those pink spade connectors are 6.3mm - they look smaller?Essentials Insulated Red 6.3mm Push-On (F) Crimp 100 Pack - Screwfix
Order online at Screwfix.com. High quality copper. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.www.screwfix.com
This type maybe:
We do have a crimper for re-pinning molexes. Not sure if that’s going to work?
I’d ordered those ones from Screwfix before everyone else replied, so I’ll see whether they fit and, otherwise, try the wholesalers
Ratchet Crimp Tool for Insulated Terminals
Crimps insulated terminals onto 10-22 AWG stranded copper wire
www.cef.co.uk
Ratchet crimper / You can buy for much less but cheap ones can make a simple crimp into a dogs dinner - same for poor quality crimps
All depends on how much your going to do
this might be your friend too - again cheap is not worth it. I’ve tried many and this is my preferred model
IRWIN VISE-GRIP Wire Stripper, Self-Adjusting, 8-Inch (2078300), Blue/Yellow https://amzn.eu/d/eAu2iNC
Don’t even bother with BQ home brand
We've got a crimper, but it was less than £38.50 and, as you point out, getting a decent crimp from it is an art. I usually do about 3-4 pins before I get a decent non-messy lock onto the wire. We recrimp a lot because there's been a bunch of occasions where we've needed to re-pin a molex. I just wasn't sure if the same crimper worked for the female terminal ends as did for the molex plug pins?Ratchet Crimp Tool for Insulated Terminals
Crimps insulated terminals onto 10-22 AWG stranded copper wirewww.cef.co.uk
Ratchet crimper / You can buy for much less but cheap ones can make a simple crimp into a dogs dinner - same for poor quality crimps
All depends on how much your going to do
this might be your friend too - again cheap is not worth it. I’ve tried many and this is my preferred model
IRWIN VISE-GRIP Wire Stripper, Self-Adjusting, 8-Inch (2078300), Blue/Yellow https://amzn.eu/d/eAu2iNC
Don’t even bother with BQ home brand
Our (cheap) wire stripper hasn't caused any issues so far
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You must have some monster wires underneath your playfield to use the one on the left
Bobbdobalina
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Heh, yeah i might need yours for my Sub and amp upgrade on my TNAYou could always borrow mine
Sounds like, if you can use it on anything, we can use it on both
Bobbdobalina
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I like it….. go big or go home!Heh, yeah i might need yours for my Sub and amp upgrade on my TNA
Molex and spade connectors are completely different crimps. If you are using a spade crimper on Molex you should redo your plugs. RS sells both a Molex prototype hand crimp tool, the “right” tool (expensive) and one with exchangeable inserts. I have the latter, really helpful.
We‘re using a Molex crimper on the Molex, I think. Our crimper has narrow slots.
https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/crimp-tools/7106499?gb=s is the cheap tool and works well if you do a few crimps every so often. Two crimps per contact for cable and insulation.
https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/crimp-tools/6634246?gb=s is the right tool...
And here is why it is important to use the right tool: https://docs.rs-online.com/6a65/0900766b814ad5da.pdf Very tight specification around how a crimp should look like - connection should be gas free after the crimp while not cutting off the cable.
https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/crimp-tools/6634246?gb=s is the right tool...
And here is why it is important to use the right tool: https://docs.rs-online.com/6a65/0900766b814ad5da.pdf Very tight specification around how a crimp should look like - connection should be gas free after the crimp while not cutting off the cable.
That is a lot for a crimp tool. I think ours cost £15!
Dedicated crimp tools often are a shocking price. 30-odd years ago I had a temporary job making up wiring harnesses for custom-made control boxes to be used controlling an oil drilling bit. The gold-plated terminals (supplied in a small plastic tube, really handy for holding small screws, etc) used in the connector housings required their own crimp tool. Even then, this was priced in three figures.
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This is what I use, great tool!This is a really nice crimp tool and easy to use, treat yourself
The crimp lugs on the pinball are insulated all the way down. Not a biggy but you can find both types on amazon for next to nothing.