3M Scotchlok IDC Connectors

[Total nerd]

Does anyone have thoughts on these kinds of crimp connectors requiring
just a set of pliers? I typically solder my connections and then
heat-tube wrap them, but damn this is easy. Such as this:
http://www.specialized.net/ecommerce/shop/layout.asp?product_id=270X104

 

[Crash Gordon]

We used to solder all connections but where we are there is no moisture
problem so we use dry B-connectors inside, and gel filled outside at the
SNI. B-connectors are also called Beanies.

The ones you are showing are a pain to work with IMO...can't get them in
tight places like beanies...and the jelly is annoying for inside work.


| Does anyone have thoughts on these kinds of crimp connectors requiring
| just a set of pliers? I typically solder my connections and then
| heat-tube wrap them, but damn this is easy. Such as this:
| http://www.specialized.net/ecommerce/shop/layout.asp?product_id=270X104
|
|

 

[Crash Gordon]

Ever try stuffing one of those up a 3/8 recessed contact hole...sheeayah.


| These and other combinations they make work well. Rated for solid
| conductor wire. Don't use regular pliars or needlenose pliars to clamp.
| Use the tool they sell that brings the jaw down flat and parallel. You
can
| use a small waterpipe style pliars that will hold the inset straight on
| compression. Fry's has these over the counter if you don't have access to
a
| telephone supply house.
|
| | > Does anyone have thoughts on these kinds of crimp connectors requiring
| > just a set of pliers? I typically solder my connections and then
| > heat-tube wrap them, but damn this is easy. Such as this:
| >
http://www.specialized.net/ecommerce/shop/layout.asp?product_id=270X104
| >
|
|
|

 

[Nomen Nescio]

Crash Gordon said:

Ever try stuffing one of those up a 3/8 recessed contact hole...sheeayah.

Ever try pulling jellybeans out of a 3/8" hole? For some things, a
staggered, soldered splice is the only way to fly.

By the way, if you ever have a lot of wires to splice (and don't mind a
little silicone grease), the ultimate weapon is a Scotchlok E-9 tool. It's
designed for use by telco cable splicers. It uses cartridges of ten
connectors, with the open end of the connector facing out: insert wires,
squeeze, done. Expensive, but really cool.

- badenov

 

[petem]

worst piece of sh*t i used in my life..

if you want something to make a fast and solid connection go with
B-connector

like those

http://www.instacable.com/store/cameleoncs_prodshow.asp?idProduct=42270

with this you have a longeur metal piece that have teeth that crimp on the 2
piece of wire..not just a small piece of metal touching about 1/16 inch of
the wire..

this model is "dry" but you can find some with a type of silicone that never
dry in it that will protect against humidity..

 

[Crash Gordon]

| Crash Gordon said:
|
| >Ever try stuffing one of those up a 3/8 recessed contact hole...sheeayah.
|
| Ever try pulling jellybeans out of a 3/8" hole? For some things, a
| staggered, soldered splice is the only way to fly.

I switched to 3/8 stubbies with screw terminals, cost a little more but the
time saved, anxiety and hand cramps was well worth it.

|
| By the way, if you ever have a lot of wires to splice (and don't mind a
| little silicone grease), the ultimate weapon is a Scotchlok E-9 tool.
It's
| designed for use by telco cable splicers. It uses cartridges of ten
| connectors, with the open end of the connector facing out: insert wires,
| squeeze, done. Expensive, but really cool.

My buddy has one of those...they are cool. I still like beanies better, at
least you can open them without cutting the wires or stick my meter probes
in the ends to trbl shoot a loop.

|
| - badenov
|
|

 

[JoeRaisin]

You want to use connectors that can fit through the hole you are using
for your contact. Most of use use B-connectors.

After you crimp them, you want to fold the connections on different
directions alond the wire and tape them flat. That way, 10 years from
now when the switch goes bad you can get the wire out of the hole so you
can put the new switch on just like the old one.