If you look at a "standard" insulated crimps, there are two types. Single grip crimps have the fitting that crimps onto the wire and the insulation collar. Double grip have an additional collar around the outside of the fitting that contacts the wire that is flared and extends back under the insulation collar made of metal. It's purpose is to crimp down onto the insulation to provide a more secure connection and strain relief.
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Won't be an issue Col. Yes - they are meant for the double grip connectors but in practice they crimp single grips fine. With some crimpers, you do need to be careful about which way you orient the crimp - they seem to have a slight variation in the jaw and don't crimp as heavily on the insulation side. I have a set like this - hate the things as ultimately I forget and the crimp pulls off when tested (on single grip connectors).
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The fully insulated spades are available in double grip. Pity about your supercheap shutting down as they sell them. Could also try any electrical wholesaler - probably more expensive but they usually carry a fair range of quality stuff.
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Basically all done, my only hold up in upgrading the main switch is - I went to Mr Smiths marine shop 40 minutes away and got the last suitable switch they had - only to realise after I got home and fully opened it from the packet that the mounting screws were missing,,,Originally Posted by blacklab
Now I'm searching around all the fastener shops for
Stainless screws,
10 Ga
75mm long
Button/Pan head
I thought it was going to be easy,
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Ha ha yep, I'm north end of town in crazyburn, so I'm on the hunt around campbelfield,
There's a few places, I just need the "business hours" time now
I've got a small range of 316 screws and bolts that I've been buying over the last few years - but of course not the size I need now,, Murphy's law in action.
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Well that's mighty neighbourly of you sir.
Thank you,
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It should be pretty straight forward Col, as you said just make sure you've got good heat into both wires being joined and make sure the wires are clean.
If you're using 60/40 solder with inbuilt flux it shouldn't need extra flux - unless the cables are oxidised or dirty.
Are the wires you are attempting to join new ?
I'm guessing they are tinned ? Maybe there's something going on with the tin coating material ?
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