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

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

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!

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!

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!

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

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

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

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

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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

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.

Thanks for the great video. Most informative.

PERFECT, just ordered!!!

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

I dig you need this tool. Good videos

It's friday FOOL! 🔥

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.

Friday fool at last 👍👍

I already have this tool fool!

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

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.

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

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

Great video 👍👍🇨🇱

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

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.

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

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

Good tip, hot glue heat shrink.

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.

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

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

Thanks

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

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

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

Thanks god bless

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

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

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.

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?

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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!

you drill copper end heat feed soilder in

What make is the tool

This would be better if the closeups were in focus.

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

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

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

What size cable

1/0 is good for 150 Amps

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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!

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

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

Very good, How can I contact you?

Where's the link to the tool ??

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

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

Are crimping me!?

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.

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

Lol

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

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

you gay haha

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