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Waterproof connectors

06 Aug 2018 17:39
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If these really work, they could make wiring projects much easier for the ammeters among us.

chicdelta.com/products/waterproof-solder-wire-connectors
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Re: Waterproof connectors

06 Aug 2018 18:10 - 06 Aug 2018 18:10
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A good soldering iron (skills) and some piece of shrink tube do the same job.
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Re: Waterproof connectors

06 Aug 2018 19:26
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The factories don't use solder joints tho. Factory correct connectors are available but the crimping tool is like $200+ US. That's why I'm thinking mitigate at that point
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Re: Waterproof connectors

06 Aug 2018 19:27
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Re: Waterproof connectors

07 Aug 2018 05:44 - 07 Aug 2018 05:46
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The factories don't use solder joints tho. Factory correct connectors are available but the crimping tool is like $200+ US. That's why I'm thinking mitigate (Motogadget) at that point

To install open barrel terminals which are the same as stock there are affordable crimpers available. I already had a Harbor Freight ratcheting crimper, but the dies were wrong, so I got the correct open barrel die set off of amazon.com. CycleTerminal.com has a crimper that costs about the same as what I ended up paying in total, about $30 or so. Z1Enterprises.com may have a crimper as well.




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Re: Waterproof connectors

07 Aug 2018 08:22
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TexasKZ wrote: If these really work, they could make wiring projects much easier for the ammeters among us.

chicdelta.com/products/waterproof-solder-wire-connectors
They'll do for butt connectors.  Very common in the recreational marine industry.  The set shown has sizes unlikely to be useful on a bike.

Never heard of chicdelta.  Looks like a poorly-performing Chinese site.  They're really vilified on fakebuuk.
m.facebook.com/pg/Chic-Delta-187306448744731/reviews/

Amazon has same/similar items cheaper, especially if bought in bulk.
www.amazon.com/Sopoby-Connectors-Electri...waterproof+connector


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