This video details how I crimp electrical connectors. I also talk about, and demonstrate some additional methods for crimping electrical connections. I hope you find the information helpful.
Here’s a video I did on Soldering Wires that you might also find helpful: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ErNVJytyNs
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Info on wire gauges: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wire_gauge
Check out Painless Wiring: https://www.painlessperformance.com
Tools
Crimping Tool: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/sg-tool-aid-18980-master-quick-terminal-crimper-set#oid=1002_1
Crimping Pliers: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/sk-hand-tools-15011-terminal-crimping-pliers#oid=1002_1
Wire Stripper: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/sg-tool-aid-19000-wire-stripper#oid=1002_1
Wire Stripper (Green Handle): https://www.jbtoolsales.com/audiopipe-iws1626-mini-wire-stripper#oid=1002_1
Stripper/Crimper: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/k-tool-56209-heavy-duty-wire-stripper-9-inch#oid=1002_1
Weller Soldering Station: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/weller-wes51-analog-soldering-station-with-power-unit-pencil-new#oid=1002_1
Butane Soldering Iron: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/solder-it-es670ck-iron-workbench-kit#oid=1002_1
IsoTip Soldering Iron: https://www.iso-tip.com/product/quick-charge-soldering-iron-kit-boxed-7700/
Heat Gun: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/titan-tools-22400-vaper-heat-gun#oid=1002_1
Connectors
Shrink Tube Butt Connectors: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/k-tool-00004-butt-connector-kit-with-shrink-tube-60-piece#oid=1002_1
Shrink Tube Connectors 12-10 gauge: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/k-tool-04098-electrical-shrink-tube-butt-connector-heat-shrink-12-10-quantiy-5#oid=1002_1
Shrink Tube Connectors 22-18 gauge: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/k-tool-04095-electrical-shrink-tube-butt-connector-solder-seal-22-18-quantiy-5#oid=1002_1
Shrink Tube Connectors 16-14 gauge: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/k-tool-04097-electrical-shrink-tube-butt-connector-solder-seal-16-14-quantiy-5#oid=1002_1
Assorted Electrical Connectors: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/k-tool-04080-electrical-solderless-terminals-16-14-3-way-connector-qty-10#oid=1002_1
Related videos
Electrical Troubleshooting Basics (Part 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLVu2HYtOhA
Electrical Troubleshooting Basics (Part 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVSvA0y-peA
Automotive Electrical System Basics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAjM9Gk63M4
How To Test Relays: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWmt6gorzUg
Battery Care and Maintenance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhnVZ7ZPunw&t=13s
Ground Side vs Power Side Switching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlS56LkAukE
How To Check a Charging System: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuumBVz6WOM&t=7s
Voltage Drop Testing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ze7pzrhRIs
How To Perform a Parasitic Draw Test: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KF1gijj03_0&t=2s
Audio Speaker Replacement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THqr9rIvaTQ
How To Install a Trunk Mounted Battery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IF8cHIjmUY8&t=1073s
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Post time: Jul-16-2017