You Need This Tool - Episode 129 | Battery Cable Lug Crimping Tool

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 106

  • @bryanmichalski175
    @bryanmichalski175 3 роки тому +12

    I in fact just bought these exact crimpers because they are a must have. Also picked up smaller ferrule crimpers for smaller terminal connections.

  • @purplebooger6410
    @purplebooger6410 3 роки тому +9

    I have the same tool and I love it but I have found that if you go down a size and crimp a connector more than one time it does the best. No other method compares. Best crimp and cheap!

  • @johnhumphries4632
    @johnhumphries4632 Місяць тому

    Thanks for all you do for us. I’ve learned a lot watching the Brownell’s show 👍

  • @soundman_caraudio
    @soundman_caraudio 3 роки тому +3

    🙌🙌🙌🙌 It’s fridayyyyyyy fooooool!

  • @conover1978
    @conover1978 2 роки тому +2

    That’s crazy! I just bought all the to do my 70 Monte Carlo and that’s what I went with, different crimpers but same everything else. That shrink tube is awesome! Love the video and all Fab Forms stuff!

  • @andrewmertz7197
    @andrewmertz7197 3 роки тому +4

    I have this same tool and used it many times
    I have four runs of 0gauge Powe running from front battery to rear battery for the stereo system in my envoy

  • @samilsilta9004
    @samilsilta9004 2 роки тому +2

    I loved this vid! This guy was very informative, and had a good "way" about him in the sense that he could convey insider tips! Thank you!

  • @MichaelJohnBrooks
    @MichaelJohnBrooks Рік тому +4

    I think that one of the reasons why solder is not used in aviation is that were there to be a current surge that caused the wire to glow red hot (e.g. if something short-circuited without the protection of a fuse or trip), the solder would melt and drip, potentially causing other issues. An unlikely scenario admittedly, but the aviation industry tries to protect against even the unlikely stuff.

  • @u.s.a.198
    @u.s.a.198 18 годин тому

    Ty!

  • @mooosestang
    @mooosestang Рік тому +2

    I think i'm going to get that crimper and redo mine. i used one of the hammer crimpers and i just don't like how it tends to mangle the lug. I had to use in on my strut tower because i was putting new lugs on the factory cables, lol! luckily i left the wires a little too long because i wasn't happy with the crimps.

  • @youcanthide004
    @youcanthide004 2 місяці тому

    PERFECT, just ordered!!!

  • @jake-hy2zb
    @jake-hy2zb 3 роки тому +1

    Well done. A lot of guys think this is expensive, it's not. It's the right way.
    Since I build older Jeeps the only difference being I use all American-made marine-grade wire and cables. I'm done with aftermarket fuse blocks too. Too much waste or too expensive for what I need. Again with the right tools and a little knowledge building my own is knowing it is just what I want. I got a lot of my interest in building my own from your previous videos on the relay blocks.
    Thanks a lot.

  • @280zone
    @280zone 3 роки тому +15

    Next week, a heat gun to replace that torch for shrinking heat shrink!

    • @280zone
      @280zone Рік тому

      @Hates Spam cause it does a better job and cost like $16

    • @280zone
      @280zone Рік тому

      @Hates Spam wow

    • @davemi00
      @davemi00 Рік тому

      Just replace the attachment …to the Propane Tank. DUH

    • @guestguest
      @guestguest Рік тому

      I’ve always used a dollar general $5 hairdryer.

  • @mattvivona
    @mattvivona 3 роки тому +3

    It's friday FOOL! 🔥

  • @pchris6662
    @pchris6662 3 місяці тому +1

    Just be aware that welding cable insulation often can’t handle oil, gasoline, solvents etc. and any “splashes” will turn it to mush over time and create big problems. Battery cables however has tougher insulation. It’s not as flexible, but it’s tougher.

  • @roberth8123
    @roberth8123 3 роки тому +3

    I already have this tool fool!

  • @kevincampbell8298
    @kevincampbell8298 11 місяців тому +1

    The glue material seals off against corrosion on the bare wire as well.

  • @maurasmith-mitsky762
    @maurasmith-mitsky762 Рік тому

    Thanks for the great video. Most informative.

  • @rgsparber1
    @rgsparber1 3 роки тому +1

    I’m an Electrical Engineer. You did everything right. Well done.

  • @stephaniebublitz9384
    @stephaniebublitz9384 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the video just ordered these crimpers for my motorcycle cables.

  • @Joeak74
    @Joeak74 3 роки тому

    Hell yes! Thanks for creating the content! Thumbs up!

  • @Stenn333
    @Stenn333 10 місяців тому

    As Kevin says down the list here...the purpose of the "glue" inside heatshrink tubing, is when the glue activates from heat and then flows, it creates a weatherproof seal...this is "code" in the marine world...which is basically just the outdoors environment, so the automotive environment is basically the same thing as "marine" in terms of the need for weatherproof electrical connections. Usually marine shrink tubing (with the heat-activated glue) is very expensive, but Harbor Freight has a great marine heat-shrink tubing kit with a compartmentalized box of different sizes for $6...only problem is it's all black....so I usually do another red piece of normal tubing over the already installed marine black when doing the positive power side of a circuit.
    I remember in Air Force electronics school being told to always do a "mechanical" connection, i.e. crimp, followed by a soldered connection, but then heard argument that the marine and aviation electrical code says NOT to solder because of that "solder wicking" into the conductors making it a possible break point at the soldered/unsoldered point due to vibration....BUT the soldered connection also creates even more of a weatherproof connection because the micro airspace between conductors is filled in by solder, preventing the wicking of moisture into that air-space that enables corrosion inside the conductor and lug connection...that we'd never see.
    So I choose to use my own judgement rather that rigidly following code....connections close to or attached to a vibrating engine might benefit from following that code, while electrical connections at the top of a 35 foot sailboat mast that you can't easily get to, totally exposed to the weather but not so much vibration and movement (if fastened down), might benefit from that 100% weatherproofed connection....crimped, soldered, AND marine shrink tubing.
    Thanks for the vid !
    www.harborfreight.com/42-piece-marine-heat-shrink-tubing-67598.html

  • @Charles-lane277
    @Charles-lane277 2 місяці тому

    One trick I do is order color heat shrink and put it on the wire over the terminal so I Don't get them mixed up.

  • @zxrjimmy1
    @zxrjimmy1 3 роки тому

    Friday fool at last 👍👍

  • @Nathan-qm6dh
    @Nathan-qm6dh 3 роки тому +1

    I got a set off eBay that wasn't a whole lot more and they are hydraulic...i love em and they have dies that you can switch out that have a - or + logo that stamps into the piece your crimping

    • @marinetrax
      @marinetrax 24 дні тому

      Hi Nathan, how is your hydraulic crimper going? Looking at buying one. Not sure if I should go manual one like this one, or hydraulic. thanks

  • @codyvannote8466
    @codyvannote8466 3 роки тому +1

    I have a hammer style crimper for battery lugs that works really well

  • @jimmyfish715
    @jimmyfish715 2 роки тому

    I dig you need this tool. Good videos

  • @saddletramp7215
    @saddletramp7215 3 роки тому

    Used solder for yrs w/no probs.To each their own. : )

  • @bigpuppytools4295
    @bigpuppytools4295 3 роки тому

    Great advise as always Sir, keep up the great work.

  • @2150dalek
    @2150dalek Рік тому

    Good tip, hot glue heat shrink.

  • @sharonferra111
    @sharonferra111 Рік тому +1

    What setting did you put the crimp on? For that 1/0 wire

  • @randypatterson8201
    @randypatterson8201 3 роки тому

    Wow. Would thought that would've been more expensive. Great deal hero

  • @polarbear7334
    @polarbear7334 7 місяців тому

    Thanks

  • @dank6263
    @dank6263 Рік тому +1

    If you do big cables you will want to do more than one crimp (close enough to touch but not overlapping). Rotate from left to right side (with the handles) when crimping and you can avoid curling the end. Your welcome.

  • @omark2423
    @omark2423 Рік тому

    What's the chance I actually watch this video on a Friday

  • @eurobeatmachinist732
    @eurobeatmachinist732 3 роки тому

    I use my press and a 6mm rod for crimping those in.

  • @MrLike2surf
    @MrLike2surf 3 місяці тому

    The crimping tool works well, BUT the one I received from Amazon has the Jaw numbers in millimeters, not AWG wire sizes. So, I have to find a chart that tells me how many millimeters equals each AWG.
    PITA!

  • @MrRockydee07
    @MrRockydee07 2 роки тому

    Great information, And I worked for the company Raychem which invented shrink tubing, Isn't that great stuff . 👍

  • @Rusty63ss
    @Rusty63ss 3 роки тому +1

    I need this tool!!
    I will be getting to my electrical soon. Should I run those battery cables through the passenger compartment or under the car?

    • @tillman40
      @tillman40 3 роки тому +1

      Through not under

    • @Rusty63ss
      @Rusty63ss 3 роки тому

      @@tillman40 Thank you!

  • @johnr5545
    @johnr5545 Рік тому

    Thanks god bless

  • @shanewright6958
    @shanewright6958 3 роки тому

    Great video 👍👍🇨🇱

  • @genericdude6551
    @genericdude6551 Рік тому

    Make sure that you get a crimper with AWG wire gauge markings and not millimeter markings. The millimeter ones won't properly crimp the connector.

    • @StuartJ
      @StuartJ Рік тому

      What if you have mm2 cable?

  • @AXNJXN1
    @AXNJXN1 10 днів тому

    In 'Aviation', 'we' most certainly DO NOT use solder...

  • @LTVoyager
    @LTVoyager Рік тому

    The biggest issue with welding cable for auto use is that the jacket material is often not oil and gas resistant. Auto battery cable is designed for use in an engine compartment where both oil and gas may be present.

  • @ko2890
    @ko2890 Рік тому

    What ferrule would you use to go from a 2/0 able to a small breaker opening?

  • @RK-kn1ud
    @RK-kn1ud 3 роки тому +1

    I usually crimp, then solder after. Works for me.
    If I didn't already have a hydraulic crimper, I'd probably just solder it.
    I think either way is a good way to skin this cat.

    • @SouthernCrossSailing
      @SouthernCrossSailing 2 роки тому

      A proper die crimp basically turns it into solid copper and there is no benefit to solder. In fact it shouldn't even really be possible since there's no gap for the solder to wick into. Generally it's not recommended to combine soldering with crimping because solder will eventually 'creep' and weaken the crimped connection. Perhaps there is a circumstance in which it would make sense, but I can't think of one.

    • @RK-kn1ud
      @RK-kn1ud 2 роки тому

      @@SouthernCrossSailing I'm too drunk at the moment to think about (or test) the feasibility of solder flowing into a crimped connection.
      That said, I've put these connections inside a few 1000-2500hp race cars which can vibrate pretty intensely at times. I haven't had a failure, so I'm not going to mess with success.
      I'd still feel 100% in my work if I simply soldered it. I've seen broken solder joints, but I've only observed them inside joints where you need a microscope to resolder them.

    • @SouthernCrossSailing
      @SouthernCrossSailing 2 роки тому +3

      @@RK-kn1ud Next time you have your hydraulic die crimper out, cut a waste joint in half and you'll see what I mean. Race cars sound fun. I used to do undersea connectors for submersibles and ROVs. We used NASA workmanship standards and they disallow combining crimping with soldering.

    • @RK-kn1ud
      @RK-kn1ud 2 роки тому +2

      @@SouthernCrossSailing If I get the opportunity, I will give it a try.

  • @MoroniGivens-jq9mi
    @MoroniGivens-jq9mi 5 місяців тому

    you drill copper end heat feed soilder in

  • @orlandoshorter3647
    @orlandoshorter3647 Рік тому

    Which numbers do I set the crimper on for 0 gauge wire?

  • @zxrjimmy1
    @zxrjimmy1 2 роки тому

    Need the Friday fool videos 😭😭

  • @MariaGonzalez-ei1pv
    @MariaGonzalez-ei1pv Рік тому

    Im new to this..need your help..I need to buy some heat shrink for that particular battery cable but don't know the size I need to buy the heat shrink.?.can you guide me ?what size I need?

  • @drmalenko
    @drmalenko Рік тому

    Dont buy cheap crimpers, get the FTZ Correct Crimp... More money, but really good results.

  • @ballsoutperformance
    @ballsoutperformance 3 роки тому

    Im assuming that when using the closed end terminals and the heat shrink, there is no risk of corrosion down the road? Thanks. I may pick up some of those crimpers. My past methods havent been the best.

    • @benjaminfifield8838
      @benjaminfifield8838 3 роки тому +1

      Ive used them on my semi and ive had 0 issues with corrosion

    • @SouthernCrossSailing
      @SouthernCrossSailing 2 роки тому

      A proper die crimp effectively spot welds everything together and there's no way for corrosion to get in.

  • @ianrobinson6788
    @ianrobinson6788 2 роки тому +1

    This would be better if the closeups were in focus.

  • @bennyjett357
    @bennyjett357 3 роки тому +1

    What size cable

  • @joecostu1571
    @joecostu1571 Рік тому +1

    They don't work in vehicle very difficult. Save your money

  • @allmotorpete
    @allmotorpete Рік тому

    Will this crimper work if I’m crimping multiple wires to a 6awg cable
    Lug ?

  • @drgolfjim
    @drgolfjim Рік тому

    You don't tell us what size on the crimper for the gauge wire

  • @heyhayhay247
    @heyhayhay247 3 роки тому +1

    Talk about some major overkill with the welding wire. Maybe if you're trying to start a Cummins...

  • @HydraulicJackandPump
    @HydraulicJackandPump 2 місяці тому

    Very good, How can I contact you?

  • @codyshaylyn
    @codyshaylyn Рік тому

    What make is the tool

  • @grilledcheeseeater3443
    @grilledcheeseeater3443 2 роки тому

    1/0 is good for 150 Amps

  • @ford1546
    @ford1546 7 місяців тому

    Many cable lugs crimping tool crimp not really well but crimp incorrectly or less well. A thin ring in the middle is not good! If you look at battery cables on a car, you'll know!

  • @savingkgari
    @savingkgari Рік тому

    Where's the link to the tool ??

  • @boxhead7180
    @boxhead7180 Рік тому

    Doesn't do 8AWG? Fittings go from 6 straight to 10....

  • @benjimenfranklin3668
    @benjimenfranklin3668 5 місяців тому

    I found a better tool. iCrimp IWS-0810N Battery Cable Terminal Lug Crimping Tool for 8,6,4,2,1,1/0 AWG Electrical Copper Battery Lugs, Fixed Hexagonal Crimping Die Sets.

  • @CHEVYK10
    @CHEVYK10 2 роки тому

    I used this crimper for my battery/ amplifier wires it's great for the money
    Don't use welding wire for automotive applications. It not rated for heat or chemicals.
    For the same price you can get automotive grade ofc wire

  • @ezacher4634
    @ezacher4634 3 роки тому

    Are crimping me!?

  • @BeavBrodie1
    @BeavBrodie1 3 роки тому

    🤙🏼

  • @DaBuGzLiFe
    @DaBuGzLiFe Рік тому

    You can solder the tip making sure the solder doesnt run past the terminal. No failure points guaranteed.

  • @MrBlackbutang
    @MrBlackbutang 3 роки тому

    Lol

  • @georgenettlesjr1466
    @georgenettlesjr1466 8 місяців тому

    Tinned lugs don't work well . I hate it!!!!

  • @897aa33
    @897aa33 2 роки тому +1

    No time to listen intros. Cut to the point pls.

  • @mm3rik
    @mm3rik 3 роки тому +6

    i do wish you guys in the us would pronounce SOLDER correctly there is a L in the middle

    • @SeriousSchitt
      @SeriousSchitt 2 роки тому +2

      Absolutely. But than again, I suppose it’s no real difference to those who say ‘than’ when they should be saying ‘then’… I absolutely HATE that!

    • @SergioPena20
      @SergioPena20 Рік тому +8

      Yeah sure. As soon as you start pronouncing aluminum right. There’s only 1 i in the word, why you pronounce it “al-you-mini-um” is beyond me. It’s the same as people that pronounce nuclear with 2 u’s.

    • @boxhead7180
      @boxhead7180 Рік тому

      @@SergioPena20 no, aluminium has two i's....

    • @SergioPena20
      @SergioPena20 Рік тому +3

      @@boxhead7180 The American Chemical Society (ACS) adopted ALUMINUM in 1925… - Merriam-Webster Dictionary

    • @mdbr-xe5ib
      @mdbr-xe5ib 8 місяців тому +1

      Both pronunciations are acceptable. If you try to pronounce all English words based on how they’re spelled you’re going to have a bad time.

  • @lucashenry9734
    @lucashenry9734 5 місяців тому

    you gay haha