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RandyT:

--- Quote from: lanman31337 on April 03, 2012, 09:23:25 am ---I hate ratchet crimpers because most don't have enough force for a good crimp.

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Ratcheting crimpers have a tension adjustment.  The ratcheting action, and the geometry of the parts, is what can actually provide more crimp force at the jaws than what you exert at the handles.  FWIW, I have several professional crimpers which run about $300 per.  They all ratchet.

Those who don't like the look of a crimped insulated connection need to keep in mind that it's always a matter of the correct tool of the job.  Inexpensive crimper, or incorrect dies, will give a substandard result.  But as long as there is a strong hold on the wire,  looks are a secondary concern.  Unless you spend more time admiring your wiring job than actually using the panel ;).
Nephasth:

--- Quote from: RandyT on April 04, 2012, 01:44:51 pm ---Those who don't like the look of a crimped insulated connection need to keep in mind that it's always a matter of the correct tool of the job.  Inexpensive crimper, or incorrect dies, will give a substandard result.  But as long as there is a strong hold on the wire,  looks are are a secondary concern.  Unless you spend more time admiring your wiring job than actually using the panel ;).

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Crush type crimps (like what's used with insulated quick disconnects, butt splices, bullet connectors) always look like ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---, even when using the right tool for this particular job. It's all about pride in one's own work... If one doesn't have pride in his/her work, then one should put the ---smurfing--- tools down.
RandyT:

--- Quote from: Nephasth on April 04, 2012, 01:48:30 pm ---Crush type crimps (like what's used with insulated quick disconnects, butt splices, bullet connectors) always look like ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---, even when using the right tool for this particular job. It's all about pride in one's own work... If one doesn't have pride in his/her work, then one should put the ---smurfing--- tools down.

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Yet they are used in nearly every industry, and sold in every electrical and home store.  Again, they are functional items, not decorative.
Nephasth:

--- Quote from: RandyT on April 04, 2012, 02:04:30 pm ---
--- Quote from: Nephasth on April 04, 2012, 01:48:30 pm ---Crush type crimps (like what's used with insulated quick disconnects, butt splices, bullet connectors) always look like ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---, even when using the right tool for this particular job. It's all about pride in one's own work... If one doesn't have pride in his/her work, then one should put the ---smurfing--- tools down.

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Yet they are used in nearly every industry, and sold in every electrical and home store.  Again, they are functional items, not decorative.

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Then you should be selling and promoting scotch-locks and wire nuts as well… :P
Vigo:
No matter how good the crimping tool, nothing can make those hard-insulated crimp connects look good. I don't ever see those used commercially either. They always seem to come naked or with insulation that was put on after crimping.
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