Crimp connectors: Types, usages and sizes

[@bluejay8047]

Video came out a couple years ago, so maybe comments aren't even monitored at this point; but that won't diminish how thankful I am at coming across it today. Without saying a word, sir, you said so much. I can now repair two indoor fountains thanks to your spade quick disconnect lesson (didn't even know those things exist); and replace my speaker wire the cat chewed up, courtesy of your ferrule lesson. Also thankful for your sizing (gauge & color coding) lesson no doubt foundational to both projects (or any electrical repair, for that matter), and for the links to your tools & kits. Content aside, your camera work is exceptional. Most grateful.

[@northernhandydad]

Thanks a lot for this heartwarming comment!

[@davindervikhyatsingh7538]

Very skillfully shown/explained, no time wasted, perfect lighting and camera angles.

[@ardoughman1323]

this is what i want straight forward tutorial no talking...very useful and informative videos.. thank you very much...thumbs up

[@northernhandydad]

My pleasure! Thanks for the kind comment!

[@ProjectsWithRed]

Very nice and straight to the point and useful video! Thank you for that!

[@northernhandydad]

Thanks for the compliment!

[@JDAfrica]

I have those same Milwaulkee Wire strippers - hands down the best I’ve ever used.

[@northernhandydad]

Absolutely!

[@rtv1196]

At 3:50 it can be seen that he cut some wires.

[@rtv1196]

Geez, and at 5:17 too. I'm having panic attack.

[@LilFaerl]

They are obviously shitty, as they cut the copper.

[@michaelthibault7930]

Technically, you've botched it if you even _knick_ a single strand in stripping stranded wire for use with a crimp connector. If you can avoid knicking (or severing) a strand, so much the better. That's the target, anyway.

[@reymondgopog426]

This ladies and gentlemen, is an ASMR Tutorial video... Good one sir...

[@northernhandydad]

Glad you liked it!

[@mattheweasontravel]

Can you connect different colours together?

[@momustapha]

Great vid. Are all of these considered 'high temperature'? I need to replace a quick disconnect end on a dryers wire going to the heating element but im not sure if I need it to be 'high temp' or not. It doesnt get hot or anything.

[@PSM-IPADZ_OX]

No, not recommended for high current or high temperature usage. Basically meant more for DC applications and for home and car audio cabling. The terminals and the sleeves are also too soft mechanically so use with care. There are other methods for AC, high current or high temperature

[@ExcelTimeSavers]

Are crimping tools same for end connectors and butt connectors used for splice

[@topcheese2889]

Man of many words...great video, thanks

[@northernhandydad]

Hehe, spot on description!

[@TotoGuy-Original]

what about the hole sizes on the ring terminals i cant find a guide for those

[@northernhandydad]

That's the second number stamped on the ring. In the video the blue one is marked 2-6, which would be suitable for M2 to M6 studs (metric for those, this is roughly 1/4" stud)

[@TotoGuy-Original]

@@northernhandydad ah cool thank you

[@tubeflorian]

Thank you. Very helpful. I bought some red forks, and it seems like the width is not strictly standard.... #4, #6 “stud size.” I want to connect these to a standard terminal. How do I translate width of fork to stud size?

[@northernhandydad]

Hi Ken! My Fork Terminals set (amzn.to/3nTFikv) is in Metric. From 02:05 to 02:13 in the video, you'll see that I take a Blue Fork from the Right-most box, which is a M8. You'll be also be able to see in the close-up shots that it's written "16-14" (Wire Gauge) and "2-8". The "2-8" is actually for M8 screw size, the second number. I can't figure out what's the first number "2" is though... My kit has M4, M5, M6 and M8 Studs Forks I'm expecting yours to somehow show the SAE Stud size, but in case you're using metrics ones: #2, #3, #4 are used with M2. #5 M3. #6 M3.5. #8 would be M4. #10, #12 and #14 would fall in the M5. 1/4" would be M6. 5/16" M8 and so on. "us standard stud size to metric stud size" Google Search will give you even more results! I hope this helps!

[@tubeflorian]

@@northernhandydad Thank you ver much!

[@fezdk]

@@northernhandydad my guess is the first number (2) is the max mm².

[@northernhandydad]

@@fezdk Make sense! Thanks!

[@redForever1776]

neat wire stripper, what brand r those ?

[@northernhandydad]

Milwaukee! Link towards Amazon in the description!

[@gonzalomorenoandonaegui2052]

What does insulated ring terminal's different colours mean (Red - Blue - Yellow) ?

[@northernhandydad]

Wire size they will accommodate. That's covered by the second half of the video if you want more details! Have a good day.

[@JDAfrica]

Yellow: AWG 12-10. 600v / 48amps Blue: AWG 16-14. 600v / 27amps Red: AWG 22-18. 600v / 19amps The connectors allow thicker wires to be used, which also allows higher amperage. AWG is American Wire Guide/Gauge - for the thickness of wires

[@hafizgunawan4594]

i just discovered this little freaking useful connectors as a mechanical engineer, it's wonderful piece of component

[@lesflo7231]

well done. Straight to the point.

[@niradz]

Super helpful video....takes a lot of the mystery out of electrical wiring technique. thank you!

[@northernhandydad]

You are welcome!

[@rap5374]

I was wondering if I could use a 22-16 to replace a 22-18 or if that would be a bad idea?

[@apackwestbound5946]

Respectful question here and not looking to be critical-really. I may be completely wrong, if so let me know. At 6:29 (time stamp) in the video you use a wire cutting & stripping tool to cut and strip a STRANDED red wire (red & black wire together). Several seconds later at 6:31 in the video you grab the same red wire's insulation, twist the insulation and remove it revealing the bare stranded wire underneath the insulation. Respectfully, it appears to me, that there are several broken strands of the red wire that fall out from the insulation immediately after you pull the red insulation off and discard it. I thought I saw the same thing happening at other times in this video where you are using the same wire cutting & stripping tool. Are my observations wrong? If not, what is going on with your cutting & stripping? A properly sized stripping TOOL (stranded or solid wire) matched with a properly sized (stranded or solid) WIRE should ALWAYS lead to a clean cut through that wire's insulation WITHOUT cutting or damaging any of the actual wire(s) (solid or stranded) underlying that insulation. I was taught that if I inadvertently damaged the underlying wire (solid wire) or cut a strand or more of the underlying wire (stranded wire) that now "damaged" wire was rendered unusable and must be discarded. It is unsuitable because that "damaged" wire no longer had the "required" CM (circular mills) or total wire diameter that was specified when the wire was manufactured to whatever standard were prescribed for its intended use (automotive, military, aerospace, scientific or marine would be several examples). It is the amount of wire, diameter, present that determines that wire's current carrying capability. If I lose strands of the wire (or nick/damage the underlying solid wire) due to my cutting too deep past the wire's insulation and into the wire itself, I have "reduced the size" of the wire thereby ruining it.

[@northernhandydad]

You're right! I failed that stripping. Handling a camera and doing a proper job at the same time ain't easy 😅

[@charlesw3120]

Beautifully done.

[@leon9357]

Very useful video.

[@northernhandydad]

Glad you liked it! Have a good day!

[@isamahdi9867]

Awesome 😎 I like it all in one 😊Thank you and greetings and blessings from Bangladesh 😊👋😎

[@pit3835]

can iuse these in thhn wire for regular breaker?

[@cihanbozkir]

Thank you so much for the great informative video. It's like cult Persian movies that no one talks.) I have a question. Can we use ferrule crimping tool both for ferrule and cable lug connectors?

[@janibh]

Very useful. Thank u. What's ur best Brand..of these cripms plz

[@northernhandydad]

To be honest the generic ones on Amazon are pretty good for a low price point. There's a link in the description for my pair.

[@digitalbilly]

when to use bullet vs blade connector what is the best situation?

[@K03sport]

depends on how often you will engage/disengage the two. I know there are insulated spade connecters; the bullet are almost insulated by design...

[@josephbivera1399]

Thank you so much sir 🙏

[@northernhandydad]

You're welcome! Have a good day!

[@LybertyZ]

1:01 Yeah, you can put a screw through a RING TONGUE, but why would you? Doesn't the whole screw then become electrified? Aren't you supposed to put two Ring Tongues together?

[@colonynaut1627]

helpful thank you

[@northernhandydad]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching.

[@TuolumneTuesdays]

Wow this was such a peaceful and relieving video haha. All your typical DIY videos are someone talking way too loud into the mic and going off track while explaining. love the video style

[@northernhandydad]

Glad to hear that you liked it! Thanks 👍

[@sakthicon]

Wonderful✨😍

[@northernhandydad]

Thanks 🤗

[@WaschyNumber1]

You have lost some wires on the cable, and normaly it's not a good idea to twist wires for crimp connectors.

[@northernhandydad]

Yeah, figured out I used wrong size when stripping... The risks of working through a cellphone screen 😅 Thanks for the tip about not twisting when crimping! TIL!

[@MacAutoDiag]

Man those wire strippers cut a lot of strands off too. That's no good

[@northernhandydad]

You're right! Don't do your electronics while trying to film the job with your cell phone!

[@patrickghostwolf]

Thanks

[@northernhandydad]

Welcome

[@Ali-dl1fe]

❤

[@Alex_A_1720]

asmr 😊

[@bluexgreen1]

I made the 666th like! :P

[@slybunda]

crap wire stripper its cut off some strands.

[@northernhandydad]

Yup. Don't do any important work while looking through a cellphone!

[@runningwater5936]

Too bad there was no verbal instruction!!!

[@FrontlineNewsToday]

Boring with no speaking