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Source for decent electrical crimp connectors?
jimmyjoebob - 27/10/12 at 09:22 AM

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

tomgregory2000 - 27/10/12 at 09:47 AM

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

AntonUK - 27/10/12 at 01:15 PM

I never buy the insulated type crimps for that (and other) reason...

Decent quality uninsulated crimps done correctly is a better alternative

I predict a Riot - 27/10/12 at 07:09 PM

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.

Confused but excited. - 27/10/12 at 07:49 PM

I'll second the advice on the crimping tool.

jimmyjoebob - 28/10/12 at 11:21 AM

Thanks for the recommendations - I'll try these places.

I use a ratchet type crimping device.

wilkingj - 28/10/12 at 11:44 AM

+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

Dunbikin - 28/10/12 at 05:10 PM

I always use CPC, good quality and prices and next day delivery.