Overcharging with DIY reg/rec

[D3viousd4n]

Even better. Suppose it would be a good opportunity to redo some of those sketchy looking splices as well.

 

[5twins]

Yes indeed. I used to solder all my in-line splices using what's called a "Western Union" splice. This worked well but was pretty labor intensive .....

Now I use these metal tubes. They work well and are much easier and quicker to do ......

 

[D3viousd4n]

Any opinion on these? advertised as a copper core with heat shrink lining and heat-activated glue

 

[Jan_P]

Any opinion on these? advertised as a copper core with heat shrink lining and heat-activated glue
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I have tried different types of pliers and connectors .I have started to use Solder and Shrink wrap
With a bit extra wire it is easy to cut it off if one needs
It gives a good connection No question if there is connection
Not having water corrode and takes less space is cheaper Something like per 5 t # 42

I Mostly have the wires parallel pointing in the same direction Twisting the wire ends together ..
shrink wrap there first

Holding the large soldering iron under feeding the tin from the top Can se it flow properly

Separate wires straightening out and with a heat gun apply the shrink wrap there is a small bulb .But I dont care
I have heard some say it can be brittle after soldering .Not noticed that

 

[GLJ]

5t showed the correct way to twist 2 wires together before soldering. Never been a big fan of butt splices or crimp connectors. Crimped correctly and then soldered is ok.

 

[5twins]

If those connectors have a hard plastic covering then I'd pass on them. The hard plastic insulation covers on crimps many times split when you crimp them. I won't use them, stripping them off a crimp first then covering it with heat shrink tubing when I'm done. And speaking of heat shrink tubing, HF has come out with a marine grade kit and it's wonderful stuff. It's got some sort of glue inside it because once you shrink it, you see shiny black goo oozing out both ends, lol ......

https://www.harborfreight.com/42-piece-marine-heat-shrink-tubing-67598.html

 

[jetmechmarty]

If those connectors have a hard plastic covering then I'd pass on them. The hard plastic insulation covers on crimps many times split when you crimp them. I won't use them, stripping them off a crimp first then covering it with heat shrink tubing when I'm done. And speaking of heat shrink tubing, HF has come out with a marine grade kit and it's wonderful stuff. It's got some sort of glue inside it because once you shrink it, you see shiny black goo oozing out both ends, lol ......

https://www.harborfreight.com/42-piece-marine-heat-shrink-tubing-67598.html

 

[bosco659]

I’ve found with crimp connectors that have heat shrink tubing on them, you get what you pay for. I’ve purchased inexpensive kits from Amazon and the metal part inside is quite soft when you crimp them and leaves me with a questionable connection.

With the limited number of these connectors I use, I now buy them from an automotive supply jobber. The metal part is much more substantial and I get a nice, firm connection. The heat shrink sleeve doesn’t split when crimped and the sealant melts easily and evenly. I don’t think I’ll ever use the cheaper ones again.

Btw - if using any heat shrink connectors or tubing, I always use ones with sealant - it protects the joint well and if the plastic happens to perforate when crimped, the sealant will often flow to fill in the gap.