Do i really need the $55 crimper? Can't i use my wirecutters? They have an 1/2 in crimper on them?
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The crimper tightens to the right amount - not to tight not too loose. Wirecutters I imagine you would have to guess if you got it tight enough. Personally I wouldn't risk it - I mean you wouldn't want one of these connections to leak behind a wall or something.
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They are really hard to crimp. Even using the proper crimper. Without them you wont get even pressure and probaby spring leaks in the future. Also the real crimper ratchets so if you have to change your grip on it, it wont release the clamp. Basically the extra 55 bucks is totally worth it.
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Well this is what I know. I borrowed a friends crimper that was made for these. it work very well and these clamps , if clamped right really grip!!! the crimper he had was not a hgh dollar crimper but you could set the crimper with a guage so you know how much to crimp the clamp. you could try your wire cutters and see if it crimps right...the worst thing that will happen is your pipe will leak and you will have to cut the crimp off and more then likely replace the pex pipe.
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I have done several P.O.E. connections with mine with ZERO shorts. The Cutter/Crimper flush cuts the excess wire. The only concern i could see in the future, is if the cutter blade dulls and doesn't cleanly cut the wires. However, a simple blade replacement would fix that!
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These are simply connectors. They need to be crimped on to whatever length cables you need. The proper crimping tool will set you back another 45 to 50 dollars, but is necessary for a trouble free, long lasting outcome. These connectors can handle up to 10 gauge wire.
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Hello Scott,I bought these crimpers earlier this summer. I have used them for both mono and wire leaders and making 'double hook rigs' and have not had the slightest problem. They're great. Jim
316042
I bought them for wire leader. I also found them too large and bought a pair of electrical strippers/crimpers that worked great. I was doing light work with 10 pound test and small #2 barrel crimps.
2124412
wire strippers and a crimping tool. I used this one: 9milelake Molex Style Crimp Tool Wiring Harness Crimping Crimper Open Barrel 14-24 AWG
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I bought the mating (weatherized) MC4 connectors; not expensive, but the crimp tool is pricey. Of course you can cut off the extant MC4 connectors and splice to any appropriate wire pair. Your chosen 16AWG wire is sufficient for the approx 2.5A max current if you are not going too far, (perhaps 20 ft or less; remember voltage drop is a function of distance). If the cables have shielding ( I think they don't), be certain to prevent a short to the shield where you splice. You can look under the terminal cover to see if they are shielded; I did, but can't remember for sure.
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There is a crimper that looks the same as this only more expensive and it states that it will do: (Hobby PH 2.0, XH 2.54, KF2510, JST, Servo Connector Plug). Yes, you should be able to.
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I am not aware of this tool being able to be used for copper, I would think they must have a specialized tool to crimp those rings? I'm not a plumber but I would say to do some more searching.
2156009
Yes you would need this tool and a RJ45 unit. Two to be exact and you'll need to crimp both ends and plug in.
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The hose set that we received did not contain band crimping pliers. I would have been surprised if it did. We just used a dull pair of bull nose wire cutters to crimp being careful not to cut the clamp. There is a special tool made like the Ideal-Tridon 61001V Crimp Clamp Tool that Amazon sells for doing this job but wire cutters will work if they are dull and you are careful.
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I have had very little luck getting this tool to work with Dupont pins. According to the packaging the crimper is meant for D-Sub pins which might explain the success rate of 50% that I am seeing.
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I used an electrical connector crimper (handheld), size blue i believe. It seems to work fine and has not come apart. Before you cut, I added about an extra 1/4" because the cable is easier to compress, instead of stretching.
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It just depends on how professional you want the crimps to look. But small pliers will work to crimp the ends and hold onto the wire.
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Yup. Haven't had the extra cash to order an EZRJ45 crimper yet. Been making do with a good normal crimper in the meantime.
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Go to Prodyne web site. According to info w/my slicer, the wire is $1. They are warranted against breakage. Check it out, or give them a call.
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Hello M you can go either way I crimped mine with the crimper on my stripper just take your time with each one I have never soldered my connections. There is nothing wrong with soldering it is a good idea if you have the time and ability, however if you just take your time with crimping you will be fine I have never had a crimp come apart and I am running around 3000 true watts now. Hope this helped you M. Take care