Which crimper tool?
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Topic: Which crimper tool?
Posted By: mascip
Subject: Which crimper tool?
Date Posted: September 19, 2015 at 12:42 PM
I bought a cheap crimper tool with "ratchet action" ("continuous crimping at preset tension") and it doesn't work great. For 2.5mm2 cable and blue crimp connectors, the connections are very good. But for 1.5mm2 cable and red crimp connectors, the connectors often come off, so I end up having to re-crimp them with a simple manual crimper.
Are there better crimper tools out there? Is it really just a matter of "you get what you pay for"? Any recommendations for a good crimper tool?
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Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: September 21, 2015 at 5:02 AM
You get what you pay for.
If you're in the UK, try Facom, think they are sold here via MAC tools, they do a nice ratchet crimper, £30-40.
Else look at what RS does.
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Posted By: mascip
Date Posted: September 21, 2015 at 7:23 PM
Facom, thanks :)
RS have this one for example, for about the same price. I'm guessing it's similar quality? https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/crimp-tools/0533279/
Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: September 22, 2015 at 2:09 AM
That's OK, my one has mysteriously doubled in price!
https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/crimp-tools/5043260/
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Amateurs assume, don't test and have problems; pros test first. I am not a free install service.
Read the installation manual, do a search here or online for your vehicle wiring before posting.
Posted By: mascip
Date Posted: September 22, 2015 at 3:33 AM
Thank you howie II :)
Same question for a multimeter: I bought three £10 ones, and they indicate different voltages, pretty much 0.1v apart from each other, which makes a significant difference for assessing battery charge.
The Facom one costs £200 though, which is too much for my budget. I'm guessing that if I get any £50 multimeter, it will be good enough precision.
Any other reliable brand than Facom?
Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: September 22, 2015 at 4:22 AM
More than, just use a £30 Maplin unit, more than adequate. If you're worried about 0.1 volt you'll never finish a job.
The answer to your next two questions are Weller Pyropens and Milwauki 12v compact drill and driver.
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Amateurs assume, don't test and have problems; pros test first. I am not a free install service.
Read the installation manual, do a search here or online for your vehicle wiring before posting.
Posted By: mascip
Date Posted: September 22, 2015 at 4:32 AM
Haha, thanks for your help :)
It's hard to know which level of tool quality you need, until you've tried and reached the limit of cheaper tools and gotten a chance to compare them with better ones.
Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: September 23, 2015 at 11:31 AM
If this is your living, provided you don't lose them cheap tools are a waste of money.
I use Snap-On for 1/4" drive sockets and all my spanners, Tong for 3/8" because infrequently used.
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Amateurs assume, don't test and have problems; pros test first. I am not a free install service.
Read the installation manual, do a search here or online for your vehicle wiring before posting.
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