Why Crimp & Seal Butt Connectors FAIL!

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23 күн бұрын

In this video I bring you along to share with you the reason that I see crimp and seal butt connectors fail, especially here in the salt belt. As many of you know I really like using these connectors and I think and have found over time they do work really well. HOWEVER, if you crimp them wrong, they will 100% fail. Pay attention to the portion of your crimping tool that you are using, and you won't have an issue.
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@LouinVB 22 күн бұрын

I worked avionics for over 45 years before retiring. The avionics grade method was to use uninsulated butt end crimps with a separate piece of heat shrink such as the TE Connectivity D-436-37 Blue Environmental Butt Splice heat shrink. Using uninsulated crimps has two advantages. Firstly, it allows you to see the condition of the mechanical crimp prior to heat shrinking. Also, it eliminates the risk of damage to the heat shrink when crimping. It's a better method all around.

@michaelkrenzer3296 22 күн бұрын

It does have ONE limitation...you gotta have space for the separate heat shrink. I have seen a number of Eric O's repairs where that would be hard (rarely impossible) to come by.

@davidpotter7484 22 күн бұрын

I prefer that way, it looks cleaner. I personally do it both ways, but i wont fall out of the sky and die.

@KAMNC 22 күн бұрын

That's how Wrenching with Kenny does it.

@Jacksonkellyfreak 22 күн бұрын

I always used that method as well, and was taught that in A&P school, but now airlines are getting more and more approval to use these with the caviat of calibrating the crimp tools a little more frequently

@simpleman5238 22 күн бұрын

I solder all my connections then heat shrink it.

@JenkinsLocks 26 күн бұрын

Everything is junk if you don't use it correctly. Always appreciate your common sense approach.

@jamescaron6465 22 күн бұрын

100%

@RobertL78 22 күн бұрын

Every machine is a smoke machine if you operate it incorrectly enough.

@weldingjunkie 22 күн бұрын

@@RobertL78I don’t get it

@jormalonnberg1578 22 күн бұрын

@@weldingjunkie Short your weldingmachine, by stick rod and not taking it of, or in mig weld short nozzle , and let it be there, and you find out. And sorry if my writing is defeckt and incorrect, because english is my third language, and also not so much used in written mode.

@weldingjunkie 22 күн бұрын

@@jormalonnberg1578 that’s ok that’s why I asked. I get what you mean now. If you don’t take care of stuff def ends up having issues. I thought he meant making a smoke machine lol

@scubasteve06 22 күн бұрын

The ratcheting crimp tool is 100% worth the investment, easy on the hands and you get the correct amount of squeeze every time.

@billynomates920 22 күн бұрын

same as the knippex strippers. i mean i do fine with the basic tool or even a box knife and pliers but if you are doing a hundred a day instead of one or two the ratchet tools are like crack. once you try them, you ain't going back.

@302vettelife2 22 күн бұрын

Agreed and to Erics point, there is a reason they sell ones for insulated and non insulated connectors. Unfortunately, you either have to get two tools or the tool with the interchangeable dies.

@SirHeadly84 22 күн бұрын

I bought some racheting ones and I hate them. It's a dual jaw and should do the job. But it doesn't. Usually only gets one wire and then the crimp is trash😂.

@rbhe357 22 күн бұрын

I still prefer the Snapons, or in my case, the same thing for half price Carlyle. Especially when standing on your head trying to crimp something that's buried under a dash or in a door panel. Having the crimpers up front on narrow pliers is super useful. Just know what you're doing.

@scotts4125 22 күн бұрын

I don't see a die for smaller gauge white connector. I looked on their site and the kit doesn't seem to have one. I have one of these not sure of the brand but never used it. I have all the dies and bought an extra one for the 90* flag connectors. You see those on 24v HVAC applications. I haven't used butt connectors in years. I'm a solder and heat shrink guy. Going to order some of these. If anyone finds a die for the smaller gauge please point me to it. Most of these tool less interchangeable crimpers can use the same 1 of 2 die styles.

@nickvogel7934 22 күн бұрын

Every car audio "installer" needs to watch this.

@volvo09 22 күн бұрын

Oh God. Nothing like pulling a radio out and seeing a massive was of 20 of those tulip / "princess dress" style crimp connectors, and those blue squeeze style instant wire taps.

@OtisFlint 22 күн бұрын

And every company that builds trailers. Every trailer I've bought here in the rust belt is with the t-taps and open connections. It lasts a year before you have to go through it and make proper connections.

@volvo09 22 күн бұрын

@@OtisFlint yes, trailers are terrible! Even from the factory.

@billynomates920 22 күн бұрын

maybe not exo contralto 😄

@chuckmiller5763 22 күн бұрын

I went to Rockford Tech. 1991 and were taught how to connect wires, there are no solder connections on vehicles from the factory, Were were never allowed to use scotch locks. Sometimes an equipment manufacturer recommended soldering and we would follow their recommendations.

@ghodgeco 22 күн бұрын

And if you wanna make your life even easier, put the connector in your pliers FIRST, grip lightly, insert wire and squeeze. It's a lot less fumbling around.

@comporangegt 22 күн бұрын

The way we were taught at Ford training is the way you described in the video. We would use the bare barrel connectors and use the ratcheting crimpers from OTC. Then we would slide the heat shrink over the splice. The trainers at Ford said that this is the best way to go and if you ever get any pigtails from Ford, they send it with the barrels and heat shrink.

@MitzvosGolem1 22 күн бұрын

As a salt water marine mechanic since 1979 I agree 👍💯 I put anticorrosion compound on copper in crimps before crimp and shrink Put liquid electric tape over it Best is to solder and shrink wrap critical connection like bilge pump wires etc . Also in crimp place metal seam in correct position in tool so connector metal folds in to itself during crimp . Usually seam goes away from point on tool

@jerryfaircloth 22 күн бұрын

I would have to second that. On salt water boat connections I always solder and use marine grade heat shrink with the interior adhesive coating. Otherwise eventually they will fail.

@snapperboat25 22 күн бұрын

As a former marine surveyor and someone who has spent a good bit of time in the rust belt there is little difference between the marine environment and the salt issues in snowy areas. In fact the salt issues in the rust belt are probably worse due to the salt being pure and being forced throughout the vehicle due to road spray. Following marine procedures in the rust belt is a good idea. Soldering on boats is a big point of contention in the marine industry due to vibration of boats under power causing failure due to the hardness of the solder. I personally never found a failed solder connection on any boat in 25 years of surveying.

@TheOtherBill 22 күн бұрын

NO-OX-ID A-Special. Coat it good, then heat it up and let it flow. Good for 40 years IME. Also prevents any sort of corrosion on battery terminals.

@okopnik 21 күн бұрын

Ha - another salt water mechanic! 😉 Yeah, the ocean teaches you to do it the right way, every time.

@okopnik 21 күн бұрын

@@snapperboat25 Oh, DUDE. I could tell you endless stories about soldered connections gone bad - including a Gozzard 50 where I had to rewire *the entire panel* precisely because those connections (all soldered) had broken loose. Poor soldering, unsecured harnesses, no drip loops... that boat's electrical system was a nightmare (well, mostly for the owner.) We were both headed for the Caribbean, and in every harbor where I crossed paths with this guy, he had yet another job for me. ☺

@upptowne 22 күн бұрын

This is a good how-to. As an older self taught hot rodder, my test was, "pull on it" if it did not come apart it was good to go. Thanks again.

@paulnease7077 3 күн бұрын

I have learned the value of a good wire repair crimp. I had an issue with my 2017 suburban the temp sending unit went out. The plug broke trying to remove it. So i found these wire connectors with low heat melt solder inside. We i thought this is going to be easy to replace the plug. I was wrong it made a horrible connection and caused more issues. Driving me to go back in and repair my work. When i went remove the harness tape the connector came apart. This was causing an intermittent signal for the temp sending unit. Driving the computer insane. Do it right the first time, that is my new Moto..

@802Garage 7 күн бұрын

I use Haisstronica crimps as well. They are greay. I crimp with an IWISS/iCrimp ratcheting crimper specifically for insulated connectors. The crimps can always hold up to significant pulling force. So far, I have never had a failure. The crimpers with square flat jaws are the best for this style of crimp. It's all about using the right tools for the job as well as having a well tested and repeatable process.

@SouthMainAuto 7 күн бұрын

Exactly

@ShainAndrews 21 күн бұрын

That's why I use non insulated terminals, and quality lined heat shrink. Full control over the entire process.

@PhillipBailey 28 күн бұрын

Ive been using the shrinkable but connections for years and i agree its all about the crimp. Ive seen many fail due to piercing the insulation during the crimp. On most current situations i find the red are too big. Pico makes a smaller clear one but its quite delicate. Ive switched to seamless uninsulated but sleeves and heat shrink for more critical circuits. They are also less bulky. Good video!

@scubasteve06 22 күн бұрын

I agree on the red splices being too big in a lot of cases. Have you found any ratcheting crimpers that are specifically designed for the smaller clear butt splices?

@major__kong 22 күн бұрын

If you have length to spare, strip double or triple the length and fold the wire over once or twice to bulk it up for crimping.

@PhillipBailey 22 күн бұрын

@scubasteve06 no I haven't and as I said they are pretty easily damaged during crimping. I've started using uninsulated splices with heat shrink.

@PhillipBailey 22 күн бұрын

@major__kong yes good idea.

@MarcS-mp1je 10 күн бұрын

I frequent flea markets and garage sales . Many moons ago I found Thomas and Betts crimpers and wire strippers made in Elizabeth New Jersey, good ol ‘murica made stuff . From the first time that I put them in my hands, I knew right away that they were excellent quality tools.(we all know a good quality well made hand tool by the feel of it),years later and hundreds if not thousands of crimps later I haven’t looked back. Thomas and Betts combined with a pair of older Ideal stripmasters are basically all that I use now and never had a failure,

@shadowdog500 22 күн бұрын

I switched to Ancor marine grade wire and connectors decades ago when I saw how well it performed in my salt water boat.

@major__kong 22 күн бұрын

I use milspec aviation terminals and marine grade wire unless it's an airplane and then I use milspec wire. The terminals are probably the same, but the wire insulation is different for aviation being better in a fire and being mechanically tougher for abrasion resistance.

@jochenstacker7448 22 күн бұрын

I recently put a rearview camera, four new speakers and central locking in my car. If I didn't have a butt-load of butt connectors and crimper, I'd still be soldering wires. And that stripping tool is the absolute dog's bollocks. I could not live without it. I will never strip wires with a knife, my teeth or side cutters ever again.

@DaCoder 22 күн бұрын

I'm willing to bet most of the commenters who hate on crimp connections just have very little experience with wiring repair. They read it online or heard it from somebody. A good source to point them towards is NASA's guide on wiring repair. It says pretty much exactly what you said here. My personal favorite is a metal barrel, crimping, then heatshrink over it.

@shinyredcobra 22 күн бұрын

I love these educational workshops, keep them coming Mr O!

@bertoltb1358 22 күн бұрын

Thanks for the video Mr.O!

@Bearith 22 күн бұрын

Great video, Eric. Thanks for showing us how you do it! It's great that you show us the right way to do things. Love your channel!

@inmotion81 22 күн бұрын

Great video Eric thanks for the info ..keep up the really good videos like always

@toddhazell925 18 күн бұрын

I've been taught that when using crimp connectors or terminals is to look down into the terminal and see where the open end of the part to be crimped and have that facing either side of the crimping tool so that it flattens it out better and gives a tighter crimp.

@ronaldclark1178 22 күн бұрын

I really like the bare metal barrel crimps with marine grade heat shrink. They seem to work better for me. Thanks for the video because it's always nice to know how to do something correctly the first time!

@jenniferwhitewolf3784 22 күн бұрын

I agree... separately applied sealing heat-shrink over a proper crimp or soldered connection.

@Jimmyky77 22 күн бұрын

Educational as always. Thanks Mr O 🧐

@tv43405 22 күн бұрын

Thanks for your time sir

@AnthonySmith-hr2kp 22 күн бұрын

Thanks for the info Mr O.

@neiljuedes1661 22 күн бұрын

Great educational video. I’ve used these several times and you enlightened me. Thanks

@donniev8181 29 күн бұрын

Experience plays a factor in all of this as well. I used to do commercial electrical work, and you can physically gauge how hard you need to crimp something in order to not destroy the connection. However, youtube masters don't like talking about real-world experience. Thanks Eric, will definitely be buying some to add to my toolbox. Which color do you use the most for vehicles?

@SouthMainAuto 28 күн бұрын

Red and blue 👍🏼

@donniev8181 28 күн бұрын

@SouthMainAuto thanks! I recently purchased a brand new Toyota, so hopefully, I will not have to work on my own car for 6 or 7 years, which is weird to think about lol.

@goodcitizen64 22 күн бұрын

Great informative video Mr. O!

@seeya205 16 күн бұрын

The right tools and the right procedure makes all the difference! You can have the best parts and the best tools but if you install them wrong or use the wrong tools, it can fail.

@Huffy_Turns_a_Wrench 20 күн бұрын

great info! Thanks Dr. O.....

@richard1835 27 күн бұрын

Thank you SMA

@sarge4000 21 күн бұрын

Belt and suspenders guy here. I always use a piece of heat shrink over these sealed butt connectors, just for peace of mind. Some wiring repairs are waaaay down deep in the nooks, crannies, and dark abyss of of crossmembers/brackets, etc where access with various crimpers is a struggle to get it positioned correctly. *nods towards that Freightliner M2 with the Cummins*

@user-pu7ds6pm1k 19 күн бұрын

Thank you SMA. Wish I'd learned this years ago but happy now to understand.

@greggc.touftree5936 22 күн бұрын

Hey Mr O, this is a great pointer this morning. Thanks for the tips I'm definitely going to take this to heart for my electronic repair where I just use the cheapest crimper tubes.

@ernestimken6969 8 күн бұрын

I bought a boat that had old wiring. I rewired it with crimp, soldered the crimp, and heat shrink. In 4 years, fishing on the salt water ocean, I never had an electrical problem.

@gregorythomas333 21 күн бұрын

I used to hate crimp connectors for the exact reasons Eric mentioned...until I purchased proper crimper tools...now I love them :)

@glenharper3136 22 күн бұрын

Thanks for the video Eric.

@pro272727 9 күн бұрын

I started using the butt connectors with low melt solder in them. Those also have their drawbacks, like if you seal the ends before you do the middle you can get a bubble that pops the heat shrink. I do find they hold better, especially for smaller wires.

@robc5955 20 күн бұрын

Thank you Mr O I’ve rarely had to do them, but knackered them every time, now I know why.

@dennisgundlach87 22 күн бұрын

Thank you, Eric, nice class on crimping 101

@JRBRestorations 22 күн бұрын

Thanks for the education!

@anthonymarino4260 18 күн бұрын

So true thanks for sharing

@yarpos 22 күн бұрын

the issue with crimpers is can you get the crimper into the work location. That would lead me to the snap on style by default

@jacobgreen1884 21 күн бұрын

I appreciate your video Mr Eric. Have a good day yourself sir

@hypocrisyrulessociety 18 күн бұрын

Very helpful! As always, you the best.

@stationaryenginesworldwide 21 күн бұрын

Proper use and procedure is key ...thanks Eric !

@tracydiller9378 22 күн бұрын

Great video Eric as always, and great tip on the crimpers. I use the Snapon crimpers and I have made the same mistake.

@bobweiss8682 22 күн бұрын

Using the proper tooling is the key to making proper crimped connections. I work in the electronics field, and have accumulated an entire toolbox drawer full of nothing but various crimping and pin extraction tools for all the different types of connectors I work with.

@tywebb355 22 күн бұрын

Lesson learned !! I've been doing it wrong for a long, long, time. Thanks !!!

@phillully4472 22 күн бұрын

Great tip Eric O. I use the soldiering method with heat shrink tubing.. its all good.

@chrisforker7487 20 күн бұрын

Great educational content today!

@louisvillalba7695 22 күн бұрын

Wow Thank you Erik

@stevenclaeys6252 20 күн бұрын

Thank you for another great video. Cheers

@michaelbrady9056 14 күн бұрын

Very good video! I do these the same (marine work) and have found that a tiny bit of schmoo (dielectric grease, Corrosion-X, etc) on the wire end before sliding the crimp on improves your chances even more. The crimps must have adhesive shrink tube, ie seeing a little ring of goo around the edge once you've heated. Also - I vote for a heat gun with the curved deflector attachment - good if there's wind involved, and helps protect adjacent wiring and other surfaces.

@paulhammond7489 21 күн бұрын

Some budget crimps have a barrel with a seam, those are highly prone to failure. Use good quality seamless crimp terminals, and use a ratchet action crimp tool that ensure the tool closes fully before releasing the crimp.

@oscarjones5773 22 күн бұрын

I actually really needed this right now. Thank you for this video! I’m the worst with this type of repair!

@frankstavalo5788 19 күн бұрын

At this shop we use uninsulated barrels and use glue tape heat shrink over by it and 3 foot lengths and cut it to the size that best works for that application. When properly done there are no issues.

@jeffbeard395 22 күн бұрын

It shows that you care, and your quality repairs are even in the little details.

@tiredagain6722 22 күн бұрын

Thomas Betts makes great crimpers!

@donwest5387 22 күн бұрын

thanks for the info Eric; I generally used the "pierce" jaws to be sure of the connection. lesson learned

@lamatrisefontain98 22 күн бұрын

Good information, thanks.

@jimssawsnstuff8903 9 күн бұрын

Great tip! Thanks Eric O 😉👍

@MountainSalsa 22 күн бұрын

Thanks Eric.

@SK-tr9ii 6 күн бұрын

Gosh, I've been doing it all wrong for years with excellent results. I use the cheap butt splices and fill them with rtv silicone. I dip the ends of the wire in di-electric grease and twist the grease into the wire without getting any on the wire insulation. Insert and crimp. Using a finger, clean up the silicone that squeezed out and if this is an outside in the elements connection, dab a little silicone in the crimp spot. Seldom, and I really do mean seldom, have I had a failure once I started doing it this way.

@thisoldjeepcj5 21 күн бұрын

It's the simple things and attention to detail. Thanks

@boondock6055 21 күн бұрын

Very good thanks, haven't even thought of damaging the insulation

@LouJustlou 22 күн бұрын

Thanks for crimp class and allowing me to bask in the glow of the internet on fire this morning. 😊 Going to be 96 here today....not blaming you though. 😊

@313_Darkside 21 күн бұрын

Ratcheting crimper with interchangeable dies for the win! I bought myself a set out of literally needing to put an injector pigtail on while on side of the road. Auto part store only had the ratcheting ones and they now rest in my box at work full time.

@jamesterrill1938 22 күн бұрын

Great video, use them very often Thanks..

@Stover1928 22 күн бұрын

Finally a clear how to video on proper butt connector installation! Thank you. I use the HF brand crimper, it works ok sometimes does not crimp fully and it may have to do more with different brands of connector.

@SimpleElectronics 20 күн бұрын

I used those for years but these days I find myself fixing a lot of 28 awg and even lighter on newer Fords - so I have switched to uninsulated butt splices and double wall 3:1 heat shrink with the resin seal - it ends up being cheaper and I only need to keep a few sizes of heat shrink in my kit now and I find I get a better crimp and don't have to be concerned about damaging the heat shrink. also if you need your repair not to chafe, you can put a large piece of heat shrink over it and then ziptie that. Either way, we're all working to the same goal!

@user-vi6bk8pn6v 16 күн бұрын

Being a master electrician for over 40 years the only crimper I would ever use is the T & B crimper with black and orange handles best secure crimper ever!

@martinsechrist1393 21 күн бұрын

Im glad I watched this. It makes me sad, but I am glad that I will be doing it right in the future.

@johncooper4637 21 күн бұрын

One of my jobs at one time was calibrating crimpers. Hand held crimpers were calibrated once a year and the test crimps were measured with special micrometers.

@harryworkshop4001 22 күн бұрын

Thanks for the information, never too old to learn something new. First time since using crimpers that I knew there was a right tool for the job, have always been using the crimpers that left the dimples. Thanks again.

@wbball15 22 күн бұрын

Great stuff, Mr. O.

@Codadams 22 күн бұрын

You rock - thanks for showing us. Of all people you deal with the green crusties up north and would know what works and does not. Others from the south such as myself we don’t have the same issues down here. I really do like to know what’s best and learning from you is undeniably one of the best ways to know what’s best.

@sfbfriend 22 күн бұрын

Here's my 2C, We used Butt connectors like that for years in aircraft harness's, we didn't crimp at all! But you were required to strip each end and tin the lead on both ends then clean off any flux residue, line up both ends inside the splice so the wires are on top of each other, then shrink with a heat gun that had an adapter on the nozzle, heat the piece till the solder flow's and the ends are sealed. This was an inspected piece conforming to the Weapon Spec, which I don't remember the number now, haven't done those in many moons. That is how, in manufacturing a harness we HAD to do it. Never had a failure that I am aware of! You do you, it works great.

@michaelkrenzer3296 22 күн бұрын

"We used Butt connectors like that" No, you did not. Those are not crimp and seal connectors. If you did the attachment as you described with crimp and seal it would fail. Solder and seal connectors are a whole different animal. The high spec ones are super convenient and nice to use, but near impossible these days to find . The retail ones are still convenient but few (so far) in my experience hold up in environments where temps are consistently over 130f.

@davidpotter7484 22 күн бұрын

@@michaelkrenzer3296 fastenal still carries the solder seal connectors. Bought them accidentally once.

@robertheinkel6225 22 күн бұрын

As a retired crew chief in the Air Force, no butt connectors were allowed. We had to replace the wire or harness

@johnschreiber2504 22 күн бұрын

That is interesting, but not a butt connection, as the wires overlap. (a lap, rather than butt joint) Where soldering in aviation, such as terminals for a radio installation RE: solder, Tin conductor for about half its exposed length. This is enough to take advantage of the closed part of solder cup. Tinning or solder on wire above the cup causes wire to be stiff at point where flexing takes place. This will result in wire breakage. Today we mostly use crimped connectors.

@keithstudly6071 22 күн бұрын

@@robertheinkel6225 That's because you were a "Crew Chief" and not a repair depot. Depot or manufacturer will document damage and do an approved repair and tag part as repaired. Be glad you didn't have to do these things in the field.

@ronwatson4902 22 күн бұрын

Timely video. I'm doing some wiring on my boat. Thamks

@jordanthomas2210 22 күн бұрын

Good work!

@bulshavix6 10 күн бұрын

I take the connector and put it in the crimper first and hold it w the tool making sure I squish the metal part. Make sure to twist the wire first and don’t go through the insulation. The Klein 1005 doesn’t go through the insulation but w really small wire you have to squish it w the non insulated side a little sometimes and it will go through the insulation if you aren’t careful

@robertdavis6708 22 күн бұрын

Yep, this is the place to learn an everyday crimping experience. I learn something new everyday working with Eric.

@DIYDaveOK 29 күн бұрын

Educational as always. Thanks, Eric.

@ppeters480 29 күн бұрын

Great video, I actually just got that better crimper earlier this year, been using that red one for years

@jhaedtler 22 күн бұрын

Thanks for the great video!

@pipbernadotte6707 13 күн бұрын

The best stuff I've ever used, was working in aviation where the standard is DMC tooling and mil spec wiring and connectors. All of which are super expensive.

@johnbayne9200 22 күн бұрын

Got it, many thanks.

@farmermiyagi1338 22 күн бұрын

Little things like this make doing auto repair in the South glorious. No salt on the roads. We're lucky if they drop sand on the roads here. We don't have to deal with near the amount of corrosion that you guys up north have to. Respect.

@LuckyBaldwin777 22 күн бұрын

I lived in the Sierras and they use sand on the roads there instead of salt. The fact of the matter is, sand they use on the roads has a fair amount of salt in it. They have to put salt in it to keep it from freezing in the auger. So it is best to wash that sand off just like you would salt.

@frankielemonjello 22 күн бұрын

Beach cars are just as bad. So count your blessings.

@raymondhorvatin1050 22 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@crzy11000 19 күн бұрын

great tip thanx

@miles11we 13 күн бұрын

This is one of those things that gets me to read instruction even if im 98% sure it wont have any info i dont already know. Id totally crimp those wrong and not even think about it

@HotRod-wv4vm 22 күн бұрын

Thank you sir 😮

@artemdevo3161 20 күн бұрын

I've used the ratcheting crimpers and the pressure applied to the crimp definitely varies depending on how many conductors are inside the crimp in the first place. This can cause the crimp to pull apart if there aren't enough conductors inside the crimp. This is why I always do a tug test on the crimp before heat shrinking, and I stopped using the ratcheting crimper as well. With normal crimpers I can get a fairly consistent crimp pressure that works regardless of the fullness of the butt connector I am trying to crimp.

@montestu5502 22 күн бұрын

I was always using the non insulated crimping portion until you brought it up previously. I thought it would give a tighter crimp!

@laurenhoward8397 17 күн бұрын

I just learned something. Thank you. When a connector I spliced in the past goes bad prematurely, now I’ll know why. Going forward I will do it right.

@ismaelcarrerojr7124 22 күн бұрын

👏👏👏so well explain even a pre k can understand it, thank you Eric.

@beakerunrefined4230 22 күн бұрын

Carlyle, Performance Tool and OTC all make a crimper that is nearly identical to that Snap On crimper.

@williamfry6087 22 күн бұрын

Thanks.

@andygirke846 29 күн бұрын

Eric, Crimp and Seal always works half the time all the time. Its what I use all the time,Half the time Nailed It Brother!!

@MrAPCProductions 22 күн бұрын

Had good luck with the recent solder in the connector versions that I see advertised often from other channels. Hold up well and no crimp perforation to worry about.