Deutsch Jr Ready Connectors - How & Why to Use Them

[@KarasCyborg]

Seems like the cost of those plugs for a 2/4 pin is like $4 per plug. But cost goes up when you consider the crimper and tools can cost $150+ I found some circular screw lock plugs on amazon with tails for 16 gauge wire for about $2 -$3 a plug. I like the screw lock because they seem like they would hold up to heat better. Those snap tab things always seem to break in the heat/through the years. Then you have to replace both sides to get the thing to work. The screw lock things you can use your fingers, don't need even a screwdriver to pry anything with. Will revist the JReady stuff in the future. I think the IWiss varyant is a bit cheeper. The green band on the pin has a smaller hull to allow larger wires for the pin size.

[@BeatenRustBuckets]

So as a cheap old bugger I look at this and think buy the kit once to get a good start then a 30 min in the scrap yard and a person will have all the connectors one could want. Just buy the pins. Good video keep them coming. EDIT:The link you sent has different crimpers and not nearly as good as the ones you have In my opinion

[@RedlineStands]

Here's the updated link. www.amazon.com/JRready-Connectors-Waterproof-Automotive-electrical/dp/B0C7K8Q5CZ/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2FCTGL16JX1TR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.L-Y_T8z9OMD04IV4OLyBcbPE6PMpOQWrE2NUK-4TNg8qlk9RhIi8n4J_iKu0sWhRsfDxv1vAtauAJGGT_7fzR0puld7AyZaqrggvSrtXdypu9YsKFg0P6Oj1ZF2hAWvTmoPv9E-5o_UpHpqFnSnLVkFjgDfjQMpoyusMKWMqvMe74FlJVreGPjkckRSr0d2mFt22TQRXQo0rz4p7Vc2hv72JOYnhmmD5HiZBbGUW9xU.JWAPJDzQ2-mszIgtR2vV7FFke1KQBOc5PrDjzXaY-hg&dib_tag=se&keywords=deutsch+connector+kit&qid=1711850059&sprefix=deutsch+connector+kit%2Caps%2C102&sr=8-5

[@ironcross420]

To add I like to use silicone dielectric grease on the seals to keep them from drying out and failing. Not packing it full as I seen people do and wonder why stuff dont work.

[@vaerxx5927]

Jrready connectors come greased, I was very surprised to see it lol

[@dadu7058]

In all that I have seen on Deutsch connectors, there has not been a mention on the direction of feed into a connector. In my hobby work, I have been connecting the service or power side of a connector onto the Female side of the connector and Load or Device side onto the male connector. This made sense to me as a way to prevent accidental short circuit across the male pins inside a connector. Is there a rule of thumb on the direction of the connector?

[@RedlineStands]

Honestly, I have no idea. I've done it both ways and noticed no difference.

[@artszabo1015]

Wow! That is NOT cheap. But I am sick of cheap so that was just what I was looking for. Thank you very much for an EXCELLENT video. Tell us about those strippers too. Art from Ohio

[@RedlineStands]

Glad you found that handy. All I can tell you about the strippers is that I got them from the electrical isle at Home Depot years ago.

[@PlankwalkinOG]

Isn't that the other way around as for the plugs....male terminal into a female plug.. not male plug...

[@anthonyburgos5154]

yes, correct....male pin in female plug....the author has stated backwards

[@photog1529]

Great detailed instruction, but I'm confused. Isn't what you're calling the female terminal actually the male, and vice versa? Some videos say to insert the male pin into the female terminal, and the female pin into the male terminal. Not criticizing...just at this point I'm not sure which is which. BTW...love the Let's Go Brandon flag...nice touch. 😁

[@RedlineStands]

Yeah, I have ran into this myself. The female terminals insert into the connector that allows them not to protrude at all. In other words, if you insert the female terminal into the correct connector, the only thing you'll be able to see is the very end of the terminal. If you can see the sides of the female metal terminal once it is installed, then you installed it into the wrong connector. Granted, this is "after" you install the orange plug at the end.