How To Use A Heat Shrink Butt Connector

When doing wiring repairs or installs it is very common to splice wires together using butt connectors. We will go over the benefits of using a heat shrink butt connector and how to use it.
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[@ODjuliarso]

nice video explaining how it should work. Thanks you!!

[@1atblridkcoem1atblridkcoem9]

how about showing us how to heat the shrink with a lighter since most of us probably dont have that mini wiring crimping torch

[@trailerhitches]

The process is identical with a lighter.

[@Heywoodthepeckerwood]

It’s the same thing ya weirdo.

[@MaddTurna]

I like the way you think

[@ericbenson7092]

I'd like it if they would show how to do it with a real situation noy a tiny piece of wire that isnt pulling everywhere.

[@trailerhitches]

Thanks for the feedback Eric. If you would like to see a real life application you can check out one of our many trailer wiring videos! Here is a link to one. Skip to 4:25 ruclips.net/video/yehTqa6SPQM/видео.html

[@ArtVanAuggie]

We usually cover them with marine heat shrink tubing.

[@trailerhitches]

You can never be too safe!

[@alejandrogallo5529]

good video, i have a question, i have heat shrink butt connectors and i need to connect 2 wires in one end and 1 wire in the other end, the 2 wires in one end actually fit perfectly even if it is the same butt connector size, should i twist both wires together before crimping to the other end wire? it is to hardwire strobe lights to a switch, thanks!

[@WaschyNumber1]

Error error, never twist wires for Crimping,it will breake some wires and the Crimping will not be solid.
Research it if you don't belive it.

[@ttamcc.4674]

That’s probably why they keep coming a loose right now 😂

[@anthonyfisher4874]

Hi, where can I find that butane torch? Really nice tool!

[@trailerhitches]

It can be purchased from most hardware stores!

[@marvinphilip2967]

What’s exact name or maker of the butane torch

[@marvinphilip2967]

What’s the name of the butane torch used to shrink the but connector

[@robsanty]

Bic !!!

[@alexsak1466]

Will a heat gun work?

[@trailerhitches]

Alex, a heat can can work, just be careful not to apply too much heat as it can melt the connections.

[@youarehere1251]

How about a hair dryer?

[@trailerhitches]

If it gets hot enough it will work. You can also use a lighter.