jimmyjoebob
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| posted on 27/10/12 at 09:22 AM |
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Source for decent electrical crimp connectors?
I have been using crimp connectors from a ten year old screwfix multipack. Really good quality with a secondary metal band around the crimp area. The
plastic surrounding this has a matt effect.
Ran out of certain sizes and types so bought some specific sets from screwfix and they are junk. The second metal ring has gone so the crimping
relaxes and the wire isn't trapped. The plastic surround is thinner and shiny.
Just bought a second batch from screwfix that were three times the price but they seem to be the same rubbish quality 
Any idea where I can get decent ones? Draper and Nielsen also seem to be naff quality 
If at first you don't succeed, hide all evidence you ever tried!
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tomgregory2000
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| posted on 27/10/12 at 09:47 AM |
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I know what you mean
Now I have NOT bought these but I have bought other products from them and have been very pleased with the quality of their products
Insulated connectors
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AntonUK
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| posted on 27/10/12 at 01:15 PM |
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I never buy the insulated type crimps for that (and other) reason...
Decent quality uninsulated crimps done correctly is a better alternative
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I predict a Riot
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| posted on 27/10/12 at 07:09 PM |
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Go to your local electrical wholesalers, such as City Electrical Factors, there you can buy trade quality crimps of most types in bags of 100. While
you are there pick up a proper crimping tool, the ratchet type.
"Honesty is a very expensive gift. Do not expect it from cheap people ". Warren Buffet on Expectation
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Confused but excited.
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| posted on 27/10/12 at 07:49 PM |
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I'll second the advice on the crimping tool.
Tell them about the bent treacle edges!
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jimmyjoebob
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| posted on 28/10/12 at 11:21 AM |
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Thanks for the recommendations - I'll try these places.
I use a ratchet type crimping device.
If at first you don't succeed, hide all evidence you ever tried!
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wilkingj
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| posted on 28/10/12 at 11:44 AM |
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+1 on the ratchet crimper. Its less than £20, and will do the job preoperly.
The £2.50 plier (non-ratchet) type will do the job. However, they do not consistently crimp to the same pressure, and they do not crimp over such a
large area (better connection overall with a ratchet crimper).
Using the cheapo ones, will get the job done. However if you keep the car for a number of years, these crimps will deteriorate, and you are more
likely to have have minor annoying faults appear over time.
Its not worth it, for the sake of less than £20.
I've had mine for 15 years, and they have more than paid for themselves. (2 complete Land Rover rewires, and the Viento, plus a host of other
minor jobs)
You know it makes sense
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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Dunbikin
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| posted on 28/10/12 at 05:10 PM |
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I always use CPC, good quality and prices and next day delivery.
Ron said it would cost 250 quid. My wife thinks it did.
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