Electrical Crimp Connections

Propress.

Searched compound crimpers-
There's a Klein model that ratchets at Depot and Amazing for $285
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Solder them ? Put ya some padded cheaters bars on the handles ? Weld on longer handles ?

getting old isn’t for pussycats, I’m right there with ya

I presume you're using the sleeved crimps that are typically red/blue/yellow plastic?

I have a pair of Channellock 909 crimpers that work quite well. I also have a crimper on my Knipex lineman pliers. There are a few compound leverage crimpers out there, but they tend to be pricey and only for specific connectors.

When I worked on big dc power we used ratcheting crimpers on uninsulated aluminum crimp connectors

Have you tried doing some grip strength exercises and stretching exercises for your hands? I know l it can be tough if it’s carpal tunnel symptoms you’re struggling with. I’m no spring chicken anymore myself. Allow me to take a moment to preach to the younger guys. Take care of your body! Wear knee pads, don’t lift with your back and all the other things you hear all the time!! YOU WILL GET OLD AND WISH YOU TOOK CARE OF YOUR BODY!!!!

I was just doing some digging on Amazon looking for a similar solution. There’s a few ratcheting crimpers out there, but anything under $50 is from some fly-by-night Chinese garbage company

breplum said:

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That’s just a fancy wire nut, I think he wants more variety terminations. Spade, ring, butt, etc.

I like wagos wire connectors rather than these push in type. The wagos have a locking lever.

I appreciate all the suggestions. Yes, it must be crimp because it will be used for sewage, effluent, and well pumps. Most of my crimps are submerged. Wire nuts or Wago connectors will corrode. Every once in a blue moon I will pack a wire nut with grease before screwing it on but that's just for inside junction boxes that shouldn't get submerged. In the case of a pump, the wire is sometimes pulled on to lift the pump.

I have looked at ratcheting crimpers and Greenlee seems to have what I want for ~80$ but I'd still have to buy the correct jaw(s) at ~40$ a piece.

Next time I crimp anything bigger than 12awg I might just use some cheaters on the handles!

Because we have so many propress tools we occasionally have to chuck out an old jaw. I may actually try to modify one.

I bought a Klein ratcheting crimp tool today. It came with the Dies for insulated connectors. It was 29$. I have to order the non-insulated crimping dies for another 18$.

Klein Tools 3005CR Wire Crimper Tool, Ratcheting Insulated Termil Crimper for 10 to 22 AWG Wire https://a.co/d/iJivC35

I think I'll save up and buy some nice Panduit crimpers. For those of you that use Viega pex fittings, Panduit makes their crimpers. Or at least they used to, the original Viega crimpers say Panduit on them.

Klein can go phuck. I noticed the crimpers I just got are made in China. I decided instead of buying their jaws I would get this set off the amazon. It comes with 6 different jaws and the crimper looks identical to the Klein labeled one I just got.


haisstronica Crimping Tool Set - 6PCS Crimping Die for Heat Shrink,Insulated Nylon,Non-Insulated,Ferrule Wire End,Open Barrel Terminals,Solar Connectors - with Wire Stripper Tool and Screwdriver https://a.co/d/bjiED6E

skoronesa said:

Klein can go phuck. I noticed the crimpers I just got are made in China. I decided instead of buying their jaws I would get this set off the amazon. It comes with 6 different jaws and the crimper looks identical to the Klein labeled one I just got.


haisstronica Crimping Tool Set - 6PCS Crimping Die for Heat Shrink,Insulated Nylon,Non-Insulated,Ferrule Wire End,Open Barrel Terminals,Solar Connectors - with Wire Stripper Tool and Screwdriver https://a.co/d/bjiED6E

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Keep me posted. I’m starting to get arthritis in my hands thanks to Lyme disease, so anything like this saves the hands for when I really need them.

skoronesa said:

Klein can go phuck. I noticed the crimpers I just got are made in China. I decided instead of buying their jaws I would get this set off the amazon. It comes with 6 different jaws and the crimper looks identical to the Klein labeled one I just got.


haisstronica Crimping Tool Set - 6PCS Crimping Die for Heat Shrink,Insulated Nylon,Non-Insulated,Ferrule Wire End,Open Barrel Terminals,Solar Connectors - with Wire Stripper Tool and Screwdriver https://a.co/d/bjiED6E

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Just ordered this set thanks I am rewiring a couple of trailers should work good, thanks

TerryTotoSucks said:

https://www.knipex-tools.com/products/crimping-pliers/crimping-pliers/locator-3/975206

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Thanks for the suggestion. That might be the first Knipex tool I ever buy. It looks extremely similar to the Chinese models but I appreciate that it should be better quality.