Wire connectors

As one who never graduated from 'Crimper College' and seem to be forever re-doing connections, I was looking for alternatives.

I have used these "In-Sure" brand things after a recommendation from an electrician and like them:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ideal-10-Piece-In-Sure-Push-In-Wire-Connector-Set-30-1391S/202911032

But they are not ideal for every application so...
recently stumbled upon these online and wondering if anyone has tried them?
http://www.posi-lock.com/index.html

If you want to keep it oem and use the Lucas bullet connectors you really need one of these
http://www.britishwiring.com/Ratchet-St ... p/tt85.htm
I've found it just about impossible to crimp the Lucas bullets without it.
They also sell the bullets.

The "Home Depot" link didn't go anywhere for me, maybe a problem on my end. I have briefly used those Posi-locks but never realy liked them. Good concept, just seem like a pain & not so solid.. If you are going to crimp, for normal spades or especially for crimp type Lucas ones, like htown16 said GOOD crimpers, wire strippers, connectors and shrink wrap are a must... And make things easier. I've just had a lot of practice (I needed the practice) at this re-wireing & cleaning stuff up. I look at some of the wiring I did ten years ago & wonder how it lasted!!!

http://www.posi-lock.com/index.html[/quote]


Doesn't Hobot swear by these.

http://www.britishwiring.com/Ratchet-St ... p/tt85.htm

I have had and used the SCC1 type connecting tool since I was in the business 40 years ago. I still have it. I bought the Wurth equivalent of the PR4 about 20 years ago and I think it is a great tool. It was expensive @ around $110.00 NZ then but it was better than the other crap that was available.

The only real problem related to the SCC1 tool is that it is really good at pushing the connectors together, but the design of the connectors is bad from the point of view of pulling them apart. It goes against all good principles to grab the wires and just Yank them apart. Its like grabbing your extension lead and just Yanking it out of the wall socket. It is frowned apon. You are expected to hold the plug when pulling it out of wall socket.

Dereck

kerinorton said:

http://www.posi-lock.com/index.html


Doesn't Hobot swear by these?

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dunno - have not seen a reply but sure it will come sooner or later.

not thrilled with the idea of buying ANOTHER crimp tool.
already have two.
good, better, BEST?
but only BEST actually works?

kerinorton said:

http://www.britishwiring.com/Ratchet-Style-Bullet-Crimping-Tool-p/tt85.htm


The only real problem related to the SCC1 tool is that it is really good at pushing the connectors together, but the design of the connectors is bad from the point of view of pulling them apart. It goes against all good principles to grab the wires and just Yank them apart. Its like grabbing your extension lead and just Yanking it out of the wall socket. It is frowned apon. You are expected to hold the plug when pulling it out of wall socket.

Dereck

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I find it impossible to pull the connectors apart, and will not do it by the wires. My remedy is to replace the vinyl, nylon, or rubber connector shells with a soft insulation like thin wall vinyl tube, or heat shrink tube. Then if I need to remove the connectors, I slit the tube, use a tool to wedge apart the bullets, and replace with new soft tube when re-connecting.

The inner brass sleeve of most bullet connectors that I have found can be easily driven out of the shell.

Slick

A heat gun or hair dryer is a must when taking the Lucas bullet connectors apart. This softens up the black rubber sleeve. I use Kroil (penetrating oil) in stubborn cases too, like if there is any corrosion. Once you get one side out you can use a thin blunt instrument to push out the bullet on the other side.

Pulling them apart by yanking the wire does go against the grain for me too but those bullets are usually on there really good!

Any double or triple Lucas connectors need to be taken apart and inspected as mentioned in past threads on this. Usually the metal innards are cracked and/or just fall out so they don't grip the bullets anymore. You can count on finding most of them bad. New ones are available and they are much better.

I like soldering with heat shrink for stress relief.

I have been switching to weatherpac connectors for the important connections, i.e. alternator, ignition, etc.

I like Lucas bullets best except they don't fit everywhere so my favorite is Posti-locks screw together connectors [various sizes] in especially tight spots like under points cover or alternator terminals ya must part time to time but nil wire slack to keep renewing ends as their wear out. Peel will have so many wires may just low temp solder and skrink wrap a lot of em that are rarely parted. Maybe even smarter would be twisted wires held with a spot of conductive glue and slip cover over. Someday we will have wireless power transmission no wires needed.

Non-insulated crimps, with slide-on insulating sleeves.

Copy the Japanese!