Electrical connector
Discussion
For mains. I would use fully shrouded connectors, rather than partially shrouded.
They are also known as spade terminals. And crimp spade terminals for more detail.
They sre a lot easier to use with a ratchet crimp tool, but you can get a cheap crimping tool that's a bit like a pair of scissors.
Eta: whoever wired that up was a bit of a wally - the colours of the spade terminals denote the wire thickness (which then corresponds with the current). So you would generally use red for 5A, blue for 10A and yelliow for 15A.
The person who wired it seems to have matched the colours to the wires.
One thing to be aware of is that there are different spade sizes. The size that is normslly used is 4.8mm, but you might find 3.2mm in some cases. Use a ruler to fond the right size.
They are also known as spade terminals. And crimp spade terminals for more detail.
They sre a lot easier to use with a ratchet crimp tool, but you can get a cheap crimping tool that's a bit like a pair of scissors.
Eta: whoever wired that up was a bit of a wally - the colours of the spade terminals denote the wire thickness (which then corresponds with the current). So you would generally use red for 5A, blue for 10A and yelliow for 15A.
The person who wired it seems to have matched the colours to the wires.
One thing to be aware of is that there are different spade sizes. The size that is normslly used is 4.8mm, but you might find 3.2mm in some cases. Use a ruler to fond the right size.
Edited by tribbles on Sunday 24th July 03:21
NMNeil said:
tribbles said:
For mains. I would use fully shrouded connectors, rather than partially shrouded.
For mains I wouldn't rely on the crimp. Solder and shrink wrap for safety.Edited by tribbles on Sunday 24th July 03:21
Open up your washing machine, tumble dryer, oven, you get the picture. Almost zero soldering and all spade crimps on all the 240v.
Op, this is for you, though check yours are around 6mm as there are also smaller 4mm versions
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291532251997
Griffith4ever said:
NMNeil said:
tribbles said:
For mains. I would use fully shrouded connectors, rather than partially shrouded.
For mains I wouldn't rely on the crimp. Solder and shrink wrap for safety.Edited by tribbles on Sunday 24th July 03:21
Open up your washing machine, tumble dryer, oven, you get the picture. Almost zero soldering and all spade crimps on all the 240v.
Op, this is for you, though check yours are around 6mm as there are also smaller 4mm versions
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291532251997
I wouldn't mess around with cheap cruddy crimpers though, go ratchet or go home.
Teddy Lop said:
I've hooked up transformers in the megawatt range requiring parallel runs of 630mm tails. Didn't realise until now I'd bodged it!
I wouldn't mess around with cheap cruddy crimpers though, go ratchet or go home.
Cheap as chips even at TSI wouldn't mess around with cheap cruddy crimpers though, go ratchet or go home.
https://www.toolstation.com/minotaur-ratchet-crimp...
I get through 10,000's of crimps - I manufacture on a small scale.
These days for a pro-ish looking finish I crimp and then cover the crimp and some of the wire with adhesive lined heat shrink. Ive defo found the supplier of the crimp terminals makes a BIg difference in terms of quality. "js-tradinguk" on ebay always supply me with good ones. Some ebay stuff has met the bin after the 1st use.
Griffith4ever said:
What nonsense.
Open up your washing machine, tumble dryer, oven, you get the picture. Almost zero soldering and all spade crimps on all the 240v.
Op, this is for you, though check yours are around 6mm as there are also smaller 4mm versions
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291532251997
True, but I was thinking more of DIY crimping.Open up your washing machine, tumble dryer, oven, you get the picture. Almost zero soldering and all spade crimps on all the 240v.
Op, this is for you, though check yours are around 6mm as there are also smaller 4mm versions
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291532251997
Can't remember how many times I'd traced a cars electrical fault down to a poorly applied crimp connector.
NMNeil said:
True, but I was thinking more of DIY crimping.
Can't remember how many times I'd traced a cars electrical fault down to a poorly applied crimp connector.
That wasn't done with a ratchet crimping tool, as the top bit (which should grip the wire sleeve to some extent) hasn't been crimped. it was also done not tight enough.Can't remember how many times I'd traced a cars electrical fault down to a poorly applied crimp connector.
Also, fullly shrouded connectors are a little harder to pull in that manner.
NMNeil said:
True, but I was thinking more of DIY crimping.
Can't remember how many times I'd traced a cars electrical fault down to a poorly applied crimp connector.
You can't reduce your way out of incompetence. It'll fight you all the way down to where everyone has nothing and then does it matter if you won or lost?Can't remember how many times I'd traced a cars electrical fault down to a poorly applied crimp connector.
Although, the people writing the electrical regs have yet to figure this out - that's what happens when desk jockeys decide everything.
tribbles said:
NMNeil said:
True, but I was thinking more of DIY crimping.
Can't remember how many times I'd traced a cars electrical fault down to a poorly applied crimp connector.
That wasn't done with a ratchet crimping tool, as the top bit (which should grip the wire sleeve to some extent) hasn't been crimped. it was also done not tight enough.Can't remember how many times I'd traced a cars electrical fault down to a poorly applied crimp connector.
Also, fullly shrouded connectors are a little harder to pull in that manner.
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