If you stripped back twice as much of the protective covering from the wire, folded the end of the bare wire in half so it's twice as thick, and then inserted it into the connector, you wouldn't need to use as much solder.
Pretty sharp video. I've been soldering all my life and I've done a few of these myself. They are heat magnets and really need a torch like you demonstrated. One bit of critique if I may... On both connectors you moved the wire after it began to cool. This can often create a cold solder joint. Once the solder flows sufficiently around the wire and wets in you need to leave it alone until is has cooled to a completely solid state. Cold solder joints add resistance to the connection which is the last thing you want for a battery cable. It may seem picky to say so but it can bite you. If the wire moves during the cooling process simply reheating the joint to a liquid state should take care of it. Otherwise, thanks for putting this out.
I've watched dozens of tiny homes + van life videos. They inspired me to invest in a small solar power system for my home in late 2022. I decided to get one of these lil quick connect thingies. I've been scratching my head trying to figure this out. THIS was very useful. Thank you.
Thanks a lot for making this, I didn’t know more than I knew I didn’t know :-). The orientation of the tips as they get inserted into the housing was the big unknown for me, I was playing around thinking it could fit either way
These just arrived today and I was like.. hmm.. wonder how this goes together, better check youtube, and sure enough, you had the exact same one. Thank you.
@northeastrailway87 That's exactly what I need to do...I want to be able to quickly move the winch from the front receiver to the rear receiver on my UTV.
Thank you for your Video, it helps me to understand how this connectors work and how the cables are connected with the connctor parts. Warm Regards since Queretaro in Mexico
If I had one already on but lost the matching piece for the other side, could I just cut it off and put the regular positive and negative battery connects back on to make it work again?
i've done this but just a little bit differently. i filled the the part that the wire goes into first with solder and while it was still hot put the wire in and then did a quick crimp as well as a shrink tubing.
Soldering the lugs only IS NOT RECOMMENDED! If they start to get hot the solder will melt and the wires will come out!. You MUST crimp them first with the CORRECT size lug for the size wire your using! Then you can solder if you want to. Seen a lot of soldered only lugs FAIL!
If the wire is not hot it will freeze the solder and not enter, also heating it separately without adding the fluxed solder will cause it not to bond. Thanks for the question.
If you stripped back twice as much of the protective covering from the wire, folded the end of the bare wire in half so it's twice as thick, and then inserted it into the connector, you wouldn't need to use as much solder.
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I never would have figured out how to snap these in. THANK YOU !!!
You're welcome!
Crimp then solder if you want but always crimp!
Pretty sharp video. I've been soldering all my life and I've done a few of these myself. They are heat magnets and really need a torch like you demonstrated. One bit of critique if I may... On both connectors you moved the wire after it began to cool. This can often create a cold solder joint. Once the solder flows sufficiently around the wire and wets in you need to leave it alone until is has cooled to a completely solid state. Cold solder joints add resistance to the connection which is the last thing you want for a battery cable. It may seem picky to say so but it can bite you. If the wire moves during the cooling process simply reheating the joint to a liquid state should take care of it. Otherwise, thanks for putting this out.
Thanks ! And I agree you need to keep them wires still as they cool.
I had only one of these so no room for error. You showed me how to insert the connectors and saved me for having a bad day! Thanks!
Glad I could help!
I've watched dozens of tiny homes + van life videos. They inspired me to invest in a small solar power system for my home in late 2022.
I decided to get one of these lil quick connect thingies. I've been scratching my head trying to figure this out.
THIS was very useful. Thank you.
You're welcome!
I'm so glad I found your tutorial, this would have ended up in the bin otherwise. Thanks.
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Excellent tutorial. Thanks for posting and thumbs up.
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Thank you for the tutorial. Was very helpful. I would never had figured it out on my own.
You're welcome! Thanks for taking the time to let me know.
Thank you for taking the time to help others and provide great tips.
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Exactly what I needed. thanks for taking the time to do this.
You're welcome, glad it was helpful!
Thanks a lot for making this, I didn’t know more than I knew I didn’t know :-). The orientation of the tips as they get inserted into the housing was the big unknown for me, I was playing around thinking it could fit either way
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I fill the connector 2/3 rd of the way up, then I reheat the connector and slide my wire in...... much much much easier.
Great idea. I was thinking of preheating the connectors to melt the wire insulation a bit less, but prefilling is even better.
These just arrived today and I was like.. hmm.. wonder how this goes together, better check youtube, and sure enough, you had the exact same one. Thank you.
You're welcome! Thanks for letting me know it was helpful.
Thanks for posting this i had no clue how to do it!
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I'm doing this on a winch. Thanks man, helped me out a bunch!!.
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@northeastrailway87 That's exactly what I need to do...I want to be able to quickly move the winch from the front receiver to the rear receiver on my UTV.
Great explanation and great comments below.
Thanks!
Simple and on point, thank you.
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Thanks for the video. I followed it step by step and got the same perfect results. Now if I can only get the fish to bite lol.
Awesome! If you figure out how to get the fish to bite let me know, I have the same problem. :)
Awesome Video, thanks for making it.
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Very helpful. Thanks
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Thank you for your Video, it helps me to understand how this connectors work and how the cables are connected with the connctor parts. Warm Regards since Queretaro in Mexico
You are welcome! Thank you for letting me know!
Great explanation, thank you for sharing!!🍀🏆
My pleasure!
Thanks for this video !
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Excellent video
Thanks!
Awesome, thank you for the knowledge. I'm wiring up my winch w some QDs.
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@@SoatMon worked perfectly. Again, much appreciated
thank you for this video Helped me out a lot
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@@SoatMon great video, used these on my Messenger M350 amp with 8 guage wire. Your video help me with the orientation of the lugs.
Thank you👍
Welcome 👍
Thank you sir!
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Good video...thanks!
You bet!
Thank you!
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If I had one already on but lost the matching piece for the other side, could I just cut it off and put the regular positive and negative battery connects back on to make it work again?
Thank you.
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Thanks!
You're welcome! Thanks for the comment!
You are a star
Thanks!
i've done this but just a little bit differently. i filled the the part that the wire goes into first with solder and while it was still hot put the wire in and then did a quick crimp as well as a shrink tubing.
Thanks for sharing your experience!
Awesome thank you.
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Great video but how does the connector piece come out to "re-crimp" if it gets disconnected so the a new one can be installed ?
Thank you very much. as you said. NO real instructions.....
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You never have enough hands when you're soldering! Lol
Amen!
Ty
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What type of solder do I use for this? New to all of this.
You want rosin core solder. Something like this amzn.to/3qTafKl
very nice video, what kind of sold you use for that operation? thank you?
It's rosin core solder for electronics.
Is there a way to remove the terminal from the plastic after it has been clicked?
Yes you can reach in there with a small screwdriver and push the tab down. If you still have one that is not put together you can see it easier.
Is there a way to remove the wires if needed, or is it a one shot deal?
You could heat them up and melt the solder to remove the wire but I would probably just get another one.
What kind of solder are you using?
Rosin core for electronics.
Electric soldering irons come in handy for projects like this.
I’m still confused what does that click into where do you put that Is there another piece I’m so
It is sterling silver which is 92.5 silver and 7.5 copper.
Soldering the lugs only IS NOT RECOMMENDED! If they start to get hot the solder will melt and the wires will come out!. You MUST crimp them first with the CORRECT size lug for the size wire your using! Then you can solder if you want to. Seen a lot of soldered only lugs FAIL!
Using a wire that is to small for the contact is the wrong way to do it.
Or, just simply put some solder in the plug, heat until it’s melted then dip the wire into it?
If the wire is not hot it will freeze the solder and not enter, also heating it separately without adding the fluxed solder will cause it not to bond. Thanks for the question.
No flux?
The "rosin core" in the solder is the flux. You don't want to use an acidic flux with electrical connections.
OMG please stop
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