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mark from the f

08-19-2006 21:02:31




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Are there connectors made specifically for the thinner "htt?" wire used for electrical. I have bought up MANY 10, 12, and 14 guage cut-offs at the local hardware--problem is, when I crimp the appropriate size connector on, the collar? or ferrol? is sooo big that it looks terrible.
I use heat shrink on everything and by the time I put a piece of shrink on big enough to go around connector--it doesn't even come close to shrinking tightly around wire. Just wondering about connectors with thinner profiles where the wire goes into connector.Thanks Mark

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Brimo

08-20-2006 12:06:28




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 Re: wire connectors in reply to mark from the fort, 08-19-2006 21:02:31  
When I want a nice looking connection I join the two lengths of wire like tying a shoe bend the ends back the opposite direction twist around the wire then solder the connection followed by the shrink. Looks very nice and stronger than a crimp.



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Cliff Neubauer

08-20-2006 06:22:16




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 Re: wire connectors in reply to mark from the fort, 08-19-2006 21:02:31  
Check this link to Waytek Wire and order one of their free catalogs. They have just about any type of electrical connection for 12v wiring and they aren't bad on price at all. I've been buying non-insulated crimp connector's from them and covering them with my own heat shrink wrap to make factory looking connections. I also got a set of the ratcheting crimper's from them and they make a much stronger crimp than the standard crimpers make.

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PaulW_NJ

08-20-2006 06:15:20




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 Re: wire connectors in reply to mark from the fort, 08-19-2006 21:02:31  
Wire crimp connectors are available in many combinations of "end sizes". There is a range of "crimp ends" based upon wire size, and a range of "termainal ends" based upon the size bolt you want to attach the wire to. Check out the McMaster-Carr site (mcmaster.com) - look up wire connectors. Sounds like the ones you purchased are too large on the crimp end. They"re so cheap it"s not worth having a sloppy looking connection.

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Ken L.

08-20-2006 05:40:20




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 Re: wire connectors in reply to mark from the fort, 08-19-2006 21:02:31  
Get the connectors with the heat shrink already on them instead of having the ones where you have to slip the shrink tube over it. This makes a much smaller connection. Just put it on and crimp it like a regular connector and just heat the ends. Not only makes a smaller, better looking connection but, saves time and I think that they seal better. One more thing, it saves a lot of swearing when you forget to put the tubing on before you crimp the connector.

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mark from the fort

08-20-2006 05:46:12




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 Re: wire connectors in reply to Ken L., 08-20-2006 05:40:20  
That was weird, I was replying to the other guy same time you were writing. YES, that is what I want..... ..... ..... where do you get these little jokers at>>>>>>????? ??Mark



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mjbrown

08-20-2006 06:53:00




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 Re: wire connectors in reply to mark from the fort, 08-20-2006 05:46:12  
I get them at a marine supply store. Obviously they are good in boats.



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Ken Crisman

08-20-2006 05:31:48




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 Re: wire connectors in reply to mark from the fort, 08-19-2006 21:02:31  
Use wire nts my man . What kind of hardware store is it that they don't have wire nuts . I believe what you are using is ground crimps used in house wiring .Go to an auto parts store or reidential wiring supply for them . You twist the wires together in a clockwise method & these nuts screw on tight . If used in an exterior or damp situation always put a dielectric grease on the wires before screwing the nuts on . Them wrap with good electrical tape . Good luck & God bless . Ken

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mark from the fort

08-20-2006 05:44:21




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 Re: wire connectors in reply to Ken Crisman, 08-20-2006 05:31:48  
Thanks Ken, My issue is with electrical connectors that crimp on the end--i.e. loops that go over posts and the forked ones--all those small automotive type electrical "ends" used when making your own wires. All the discussion boards boast about this wire being so oil and chemical resistant--but I just can't find "fittings" or "ends" that look decent when crimped on. Thanks very much--God Bless to you also..... ..... ..Mark

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Slowpoke

08-20-2006 11:18:33




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 Re: wire connectors in reply to mark from the fort, 08-20-2006 05:44:21  
Mark, I've seen the results of using THNN wire and the like to do auto wiring (if that's what you're doing). On tractors, it degrades in the sun and the outer covering comes off. On automotive use the insulation can't take the heat of the engine and could melt. Thats why there is different wire for auto use. Granted it's more expensive than random lengths of house wire, but it's a better choice.

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