Waterproof Connections a Step-By-Step Guide (make your own)

In this video, we're crimping non-insulated terminals and assembling Superseal / Dupont waterproof connectors. This step-by-step tutorial simplifies the process of terminal crimping, equipping you with the knowledge and confidence to create durable connections that can withstand the elements.
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[@K22MDL]

Thanks

[@50plusdad-uk]

No problem thank you 👍👍

[@KnightRider1157]

The yellow silicone bungs should be held in by the back crimp, the stripped wire by the front 👍🏻

[@50plusdad-uk]

Absolutely, The reason I don't probably stems from the mid 90's Grand Cherokee, I was involved in upgrading the security for the uk market, one of the biggest problems we had was pins pushing out on the alarm door wiring due to the grommet being crimped too far down and stopping the terminal clicking home, admittedly not the hand made pre production wiring looms more the later factory made stuff, we used to pull them back up the cable and refit but this way solves that and the grommets don't fall out.

[@eliotmansfield]

I found crimping the seal tended to end up with one of the lugs breaking off - so also don’t crimp the bung onto the terminal

[@50plusdad-uk]

@eliotmansfield 👍

[@K22MDL]

I bought a packet of these from Amazon about 3 years ago. Finally a reason to use them the other day. Got the packet out and thought what the FXXXXK do I do with these? I ended up soldering and heat shrinking the cable onto my brand new bike's wiring, which I really didn't want to do. Sitting here a week later I thought, wonder if there's a post on KZbin? Of course there is! Thank you 1000% so easy to follow and concise. I'm off to pull all the panels off my Can-Am Spyder RTL & do the job I wanted to do in the first place. Bought the tools from you & sent a couple of coffers over to you too - Cheers matey!

[@50plusdad-uk]

Thanks, so glad it helped good luck with the spyder, nice machine

[@paulshannon4576]

This is the most accurate description of how to do the crimps. I’ve only done a few and have had trouble with the rear crimp on the wire insulation, now I’m ready to try some more.

[@50plusdad-uk]

Thanks I'm happy it helped you 👍

[@750triton]

Looks to be the most correct assembly I've seen so far. The rear (larger) crimp is meant to grip the insulation to help prevent pulling out and copper fractures caused by movement where the copper exits the the insulation. But then looking at the silicone bung, it looks deliberately made to take that rear end crimp, perhaps to ensure a seal at that point. Trouble with being a Gemini, I end up arguing with myself 🤣

[@50plusdad-uk]

🤣👍

[@apmgold]

Very informative video. An excellent demonstration of how to create an extension cable for the likes of a trickle charger. Plus we get a shopping list as well, thanks very much, greatly appreciated.

[@50plusdad-uk]

I'm glad you liked it 😊

[@OmarDelawar]

That was helpful, thank you!!!

[@50plusdad-uk]

😁👍

[@gonkafrynook]

What a great informative video you have created, many thanks for posting it.

[@50plusdad-uk]

Thanks I'm glad you liked it 👍

[@user-oc6wi3tg1h]

感恩了解，謝謝分享！

[@50plusdad-uk]

Thanks for watching😄

[@TheDervMan]

This is a really helpful video. What crimping tool are you using? Doh, I’ve just noticed you’ve popped a link in the description 😎👍🏻

[@50plusdad-uk]

Thanks, glad it helped

[@meisievannancy]

Nice simple quick explanation. Thanks.... The Americans call these crimp connectors "dupont" connectors for reasons only Americans would know.

[@50plusdad-uk]

Thanks 😊

[@50plusdad-uk]

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[@ItsGosho]

I have struggling how to make use of these connectors ... thanks :)

[@50plusdad-uk]

No problem glad it helped 😊

[@littlered1880]

The yellow silicone water proof plug should be crimped at the very end of the terminal,I also drop a smidtion of solder after I crimp the terminal for added strength

[@50plusdad-uk]

I'm also a big fan of a little blob of solder on external terminals

[@gonkafrynook]

Hi i bought the crimper from your description its the HS-03BC but it says on the crimper body For insulated terminals can you explain whats going on please

[@50plusdad-uk]

Hi on the handle it says for plug spring terminal (non insulated) there are different dies (jaws) as long as the die is correct as in the picture these will fold and form the terminal, insulated terminal dies are flatter and just compress or crimp the terminal.

[@gonkafrynook]

@@50plusdad-uk Thank you for your reply, much appreciated.

[@50plusdad-uk]

@@gonkafrynook no problem👍

[@AllanO808]

Can I use a standard wire crimp tool, or do I need the terminal crimp one?

[@50plusdad-uk]

I would use a terminal crimp if you can as the lugs need to be folded back over themselves each side forming an "n" to crimp into the copper, standard crimps will just flatten the lugs and not grip properly as they are designed to crush rather than form as specific shape.

[@pv2000]

Very instructive but why the music with the repetitive tiny beep in in?

[@50plusdad-uk]

I use this solar air heater kzbin.info/www/bejne/eam2Z5ith7OAg8k to keep the workshop dry, I think what you can hear is the solar powered fan trying to start in the background when there is not enough power to move the blades (i have a switch on it now to turn if off when recording). I edited this using speakers and didn't hear it but listening on headphones it's really loud and annoying worse thing is I cant go back and edit it without deleting, so I'm stuck with it. Lesson learnt.

[@sherylarp5035]

What crimping tool do you use?

[@50plusdad-uk]

I use non insulated ratchet crimpers, there is a link in the description looks like they have changed the handle colour as mine are blue, but the business end (jaws) look the same.👍

[@debmalyaghosh319]

I am from India, can I use 16A 260V Connection with these Connectors ?

[@50plusdad-uk]

No, I would only use them on low voltage low amps.

[@debmalyaghosh319]

@@50plusdad-uk Thanks for the Reply

[@50plusdad-uk]

Your welcome

[@slybunda]

what crimp tool is needed?

[@50plusdad-uk]

You need non insulated terminal crimper, there is an amazon link in the description that shows the type, but you can get them from a well known auction site as well 😀

[@slybunda]

@@50plusdad-uk would SN-28b crimper work?

[@50plusdad-uk]

@slybunda can't be 100% as I've not used these specific ones but online they look very similar if not the same. Hope that helps 👍

[@slybunda]

@@50plusdad-uk thanks i need this connector but in 0.5mm2 wire size i think the colour of the seal is colour coded to wire size so small wires use green seals and mediaum uses yellow and big wire uses red colour seals

[@50plusdad-uk]

@slybunda no problem 😊

[@willybendit]

if you look the plugs are numbered 1 & 2 so no 1 red no 2 black so red to red & black to black

[@50plusdad-uk]

Nice tip, I've had missing numbers before so always worth double checking the colours line up.

[@willybendit]

like the look of the pliers you was using were they Durite 703-50 thats what i use @@50plusdad-uk

[@50plusdad-uk]

Not sure if the same but very similar, I've had them for 30yrs so all the labels are worn off but still going strong.

[@davidgeorge8172]

You are supposed to crimp the seals you slide onto the wire onto the insulation right before the striped wire. You did this demo completely wrong.

[@50plusdad-uk]

This way it's easier to take them apart without damaging the seals. They won't fall out if you push them home the ribs hold them in place. 👍

[@benpit5012]

because u didnt mention it im assuming it doesnt matter if u put which wire end goes into which plug -------Male> | ________----- ^female housing or plug hope that question made sense lol

[@50plusdad-uk]

Good question at 2:32 I show the different terminals and which plug they go in. Hope this helps 👍

[@EfficientMan]

No twisting!

[@50plusdad-uk]

Love a twist!😁

[@Pizza-xi3fs]

Ima he honest these connectors are terribly hard to get working I’ve spent like 5 hours on them and they don’t work. I’m just gonna solder directly I guess.

[@50plusdad-uk]

Once you get the hang of crimping the terminals they should be easy to assemble, things like the terminal being squashed or too much copper sticking out the front, both can stop the terminal clicking home. Make sure the terminal is the right way round and clicks home without forcing it.

[@Pizza-xi3fs]

@@50plusdad-uk thanks for the advice lol, turns out these pins were too big for my wires, so I had to add solder to keep them in place, but that changed the dimensions. Making it terribly hard to use.

[@50plusdad-uk]

No problem, I'm glad you got it sorted 👍

[@dablet]

how to remove the male wire out after it clicked in? ok, i see how in your other vid kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWSyo6aCl9B1ZqM thanks!

[@50plusdad-uk]

No problem, you beat me to it!!😂