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