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What brand of wire connectors do you use? #1769275 03/02/15 04:34 PM 03/02/15 04:34 PM
Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,521 Tacoma, Washington USA A Adam71Charger OP pro stock
Adam71Charger OP pro stock A Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,521 Tacoma, Washington USA	Im curious what everybody is using for butt connectors. I'm tired of the crappy ones Ive been using. I like the ones that come with the heat shrink tubing, but the Pico ones from summit are fairly expensive and come in small quantities. Im looking to buy a larger quantity of 250 to 500 of each 12g 14g 16g and 18g. who sells good quality connectors bulk?

Re: What brand of wire connectors do you use? [Re: Adam71Charger] #1769276 03/02/15 07:26 PM 03/02/15 07:26 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 28,068 Irving, TX feets Senior Management
feets Senior Management Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 28,068 Irving, TX	I have picked up a few from work when I was doing something important. The Mercedes connectors have solder in them. No doubt other companies make them but I haven't searched for any. We are brothers and sisters doing time on the planet for better or worse. I'll take the better, if you don't mind. - Stu Harmon

Re: What brand of wire connectors do you use? [Re: feets] #1769277 03/02/15 07:53 PM 03/02/15 07:53 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,894 Harriman NY 7 71GTX471 top fuel
71GTX471 top fuel 7 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,894 Harriman NY	The Mercedes connectors are called raycem connectors the have solder/sealer & shrink down when heated,no doubt the best type of connector when used properly,you need a heat gun with the deflector shield for proper heating,as far as crimp connectors there are some quality ones & the cheep crap ones wallmart/autozone,need to find a supplier usually for the quality ones Kent Automotive.

Re: What brand of wire connectors do you use? [Re: Adam71Charger] #1769278 03/02/15 08:32 PM 03/02/15 08:32 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 25,885 Rio Linda, CA John_Kunkel Too Many Posts
John_Kunkel Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 25,885 Rio Linda, CA	I prefer AMP solderless connectors but you really need the dedicated crimp tool for them. http://www.gen-aircraft-hardware.com/template.asp?pagename=amp The INTERNET, the MISinformation superhighway

Re: What brand of wire connectors do you use? [Re: John_Kunkel] #1769279 03/02/15 09:22 PM 03/02/15 09:22 PM
Joined: May 2006 Posts: 197 Milwaukee, WI M moparjimbo member
moparjimbo member M Joined: May 2006 Posts: 197 Milwaukee, WI	I use the GM/Packard Weatherpack - they are real common, sealed, work well, and can get em on ebay amazon jegs summit in big kits with multiple various connectors for cheap. When I worked at Komatsu/Dresser/International Harvestor we used em on a lot of our construction equipment and used em all the time in the shop when wiring up test setups. Some people prefer the Deutsch but I think they are more expensive and harder to get. 1996 Viper GTS - UGR Twin Turbo 1500RWHP, 9.02 @ 167 on pump gas and DOT tire 1973 Challenger - 572 Indy Hemi 860HP 1975 Trailduster Convertible, 440 1967 Plymouth Fury Police Pursuit 2DR 505 Stroker 2004 Neon SRT4 modded www.milwaukeemopar.com

Re: What brand of wire connectors do you use? [Re: moparjimbo] #1769280 03/02/15 10:00 PM 03/02/15 10:00 PM
Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 463 Rescue CA. joes68340s mopar
joes68340s mopar Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 463 Rescue CA.	Im spoiled spent 23 years in the airline industry and I no longer have my supply of the AMP connectors. I guess I will just have to brake down and buy them.

Re: What brand of wire connectors do you use? [Re: feets] #1769281 03/02/15 10:43 PM 03/02/15 10:43 PM
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,592 None 71rm23 master
71rm23 master Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,592 None	Quote: I have picked up a few from work when I was doing something important. The Mercedes connectors have solder in them. No doubt other companies make them but I haven't searched for any. If you need something like what Feets posted, its good stuff. Been using this kind for many uses in aviation for years

Re: What brand of wire connectors do you use? [Re: 71rm23] #1769282 03/02/15 11:00 PM 03/02/15 11:00 PM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7,664 IN A ahy master
ahy master A Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7,664 IN	I have had/seen many issues with butt connectors... loose, high resistance, corrosion. Perhaps because I do not have the good ones and matched tool. In any case, it only takes a minute longer to solder and heat shrink so that's what I do. I keep a few around for emergency road repairs but that's it.

Re: What brand of wire connectors do you use? [Re: ahy] #1769283 03/02/15 11:44 PM 03/02/15 11:44 PM
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 14,889 up yours Supercuda About to go away
Supercuda About to go away Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 14,889 up yours	When I learned soldering in the Navy I was taught that solder is for a good electrical connection and a crimp is for a good mechanical connection, never substitute one for the other. I know Chrysler just used crimps but they were building to a price, you shouldn't be. They say there are no such thing as a stupid question. They say there is always the exception that proves the rule. Don't be the exception.

Re: What brand of wire connectors do you use? [Re: John_Kunkel] #1769284 03/02/15 11:45 PM 03/02/15 11:45 PM
Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 4,785 Utah and Alaska astjp2 master
astjp2 master Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 4,785 Utah and Alaska	Quote: I prefer AMP solderless connectors but you really need the dedicated crimp tool for them. http://www.gen-aircraft-hardware.com/template.asp?pagename=amp I am impressed that someone on moparts is using aircraft quality anything on their cars. These connectors require a good quality insulation or it will burn or melt. I have about 80# of tefzel wire so I am covered for the next decade....Tim 1941 Taylorcraft 1968 Charger 1994 Wrangler 1998 Wrangler 2008 Kia Rio 2017 Jetta I didn't do 4 years and 9 months of Graduate School to be called Mister!

Re: What brand of wire connectors do you use? [Re: Adam71Charger] #1769285 03/03/15 12:44 AM 03/03/15 12:44 AM
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,001 Coram, NY Pool Fixer master
Pool Fixer master Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,001 Coram, NY	I'm not a fan of anything with a sleeve on it. even with good crimpers I always have a little doubt in my mind whether or not I really got it. I prefer to use non insulated connectors and then cover with heat shrink. You can get a very good crimp on these with even the worst pair of crimpers. Granted, using this method on butt connectors doesn't look that great then again I'd rather run a whole new longer wire than butt anything together.

Re: What brand of wire connectors do you use? [Re: Pool Fixer] #1769286 03/03/15 01:08 AM 03/03/15 01:08 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 12,043 State of Confusion hp383 Just a normal tag again
hp383 Just a normal tag again Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 12,043 State of Confusion	You can get a wide variety of good quality heat shrink connectors here. http://www.delcity.net/store/Terminals/r...tor&mp_mt=e

Re: What brand of wire connectors do you use? [Re: hp383] #1769287 03/03/15 10:02 AM 03/03/15 10:02 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,736 North Dakota 6PakBee I Live Here
6PakBee I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,736 North Dakota	I use a common crimp connecter, solder it, and then cover it with the adhesive type of heat shrink tubing. Low cost, waterproof, and ultimate flexibility. "We live in a time when intelligent people are being silenced so that stupid people won't be offended".

Re: What brand of wire connectors do you use? [Re: Pool Fixer] #1769288 03/03/15 01:57 PM 03/03/15 01:57 PM
Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 4,785 Utah and Alaska astjp2 master
astjp2 master Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 4,785 Utah and Alaska	Quote: I'm not a fan of anything with a sleeve on it. even with good crimpers I always have a little doubt in my mind whether or not I really got it. I prefer to use non insulated connectors and then cover with heat shrink. You can get a very good crimp on these with even the worst pair of crimpers. Granted, using this method on butt connectors doesn't look that great then again I'd rather run a whole new longer wire than butt anything together. the connectors above are not crimped, they are heated and the solder shrinks melts inside the heat shrink once you get them hot enough. They are really used on shielded wire to put a pigtail on the shielding to ground 1 end and have a nice finish. I have used the AMP brand for years with a calibrated crimper and if you give them a gentle tug and it stays on, its on. Tim 1941 Taylorcraft 1968 Charger 1994 Wrangler 1998 Wrangler 2008 Kia Rio 2017 Jetta I didn't do 4 years and 9 months of Graduate School to be called Mister!

Re: What brand of wire connectors do you use? [Re: Pool Fixer] #1769289 03/03/15 05:00 PM 03/03/15 05:00 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 25,885 Rio Linda, CA John_Kunkel Too Many Posts
John_Kunkel Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 25,885 Rio Linda, CA	Quote: I'm not a fan of anything with a sleeve on it. even with good crimpers I always have a little doubt in my mind whether or not I really got it. The AMP connectors I posted are translucent, you can look into them after crimping and see end of the (stripped to proper length) wire. Crimping using the proper crimper also crimps the insulation which provides strain relief for both the wire and its insulation. The INTERNET, the MISinformation superhighway

Re: What brand of wire connectors do you use? [Re: John_Kunkel] #1769290 03/03/15 08:02 PM 03/03/15 08:02 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,642 PA 7 70Duster top fuel
70Duster top fuel 7 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,642 PA	Quote: The AMP connectors I posted are translucent, you can look into them after crimping and see end of the (stripped to proper length) wire. Crimping using the proper crimper also crimps the insulation which provides strain relief for both the wire and its insulation. These are still made in south central Pennsylvania by TE Connectivity. Tyco International bought AMP in 1999. The tradename "AMP" remains. A spinoff years later changed the company name to Tyco Electronics which later became TE Connectivity. These are still made on some of the original machines that were designed and built in the 50's (with some major safety and productivity improvements) and are still specified in many aircraft and military applications.

Re: What brand of wire connectors do you use? [Re: Adam71Charger] #1769291 03/03/15 08:13 PM 03/03/15 08:13 PM
Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 156 San Diego Instigate member
Instigate member Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 156 San Diego	I don't use butt connectors. Just solder and shrink tube. Why are butt connectors better? OR just faster? I'd rather solder it and know it's legit.

Re: What brand of wire connectors do you use? [Re: Instigate] #1769292 03/04/15 05:44 PM 03/04/15 05:44 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 25,885 Rio Linda, CA John_Kunkel Too Many Posts
John_Kunkel Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 25,885 Rio Linda, CA	Soldering and heat shrink butt connectors are dandy on the bench but try it lying on your back under the dash. The INTERNET, the MISinformation superhighway

Re: What brand of wire connectors do you use? [Re: John_Kunkel] #1769293 03/04/15 07:08 PM 03/04/15 07:08 PM
Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,521 Tacoma, Washington USA A Adam71Charger OP pro stock
Adam71Charger OP pro stock A Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,521 Tacoma, Washington USA	Quote: Soldering and heat shrink butt connectors are dandy on the bench but try it lying on your back under the dash.

Re: What brand of wire connectors do you use? [Re: Adam71Charger] #1769294 03/04/15 08:52 PM 03/04/15 08:52 PM
Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 4,785 Utah and Alaska astjp2 master
astjp2 master Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 4,785 Utah and Alaska	Quote: Quote: Soldering and heat shrink butt connectors are dandy on the bench but try it lying on your back under the dash. Try doing it in a fuel tank! With Jet fuel or 100 octane.... 1941 Taylorcraft 1968 Charger 1994 Wrangler 1998 Wrangler 2008 Kia Rio 2017 Jetta I didn't do 4 years and 9 months of Graduate School to be called Mister!

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