Reliable crimp connectors

http://www.calcentron.com/Pages/elektralink/elektralink_sealed_crimp_solder_connectors.php

 

http://www.cesco.com/b2c/product/37...1_a_7c371593&gclid=CMW6_-_T674CFeY-MgodnT4Ahg

Just discovered these last week. Pretty nice already filled with dielectric grease and all. Different type of connector then above, just thought I would throw this out there.

I do like the ones above though especially because of the heat shrink!

 

the adheasive lined shrink crimp connectors are the only type of crimp connectors i will use otherwise its solder rtv adhesive and heat shrink.

 

I use the ones that Fastenal sells, they are the best price I have found for a quality connector. They are the heat shrink kind that the inside melts a bit and oozes out as it shrinks down, have never had one of these fail.

 

I use the ones from Fastenal also but on top of that, I also coat the entire thing with liquid tape to further seal the connections.

 

Any butt connector that has the clear plastic either bluish (which is for cable up to 12 gauge from 18 ) can be shrunk.
Pinkish which is best for 16 or 18 gauge.
Yellowish for 14-12 gauge.
The butt connectora with the solid colored plastic break whenever they're crimped.
Get a lighter and rub the flame on these clear connectors after crimping and the ends will shrink. Good to keep moisture out, I personally roll tape like a mofo over it, we all know how bad our trucks fight the elements and for how long.

 

I use them all the time

 

This truck I bought is littered with those hard blue plastic ones. I kid you not when I say that every non factory connection has them. And it seems the previous owner had lots of connectors but very little wire because it's common to see 3-4 of them in a 12" length of wire. I replaced 14 this weekend and probably 50 before that. Ugh.

 

Dont kid yourself, I see trucks daily that " were just fixex by another shop" and they are littered with no shrink connectors. Or my favorite, twist the wires together and tape.

I have always used the heat aheink crimp style and never had a problem. Many fleet trailers and trucks I DOT and connectors are solid years later.