Thank you and I didn't solder them bc some ends I had to leave off and install in the car and soldering it in some areas was going to be a pain. I could have soldered a majority though. Other then that I don't really have a reason not to solder them. If I ever have an issue with these crimps then I will definitely consider that. Thank you
@@TonyTheTechnician The only reason I asked is because you know a lot more than I do about automotive repair of all kinds. I just was trying to educate myself!!!
Did you use red heat shrink on both the positive and negative? Great review on the tools. I think I like the hammer style for ease of use but the crimp on the others looks a lot better!!
You could add a very thin coat if you would like depending on where you live but mine will always be garage kept and won't or don't plan on driving in any rain lol. But this is also adhesive heat shrink which helps prevent water entering the cable
Nice review on the tools I just got the hammer crimper for my 3/0 wire, you are calling it zero ought but it's one ought 1/0, I've been a electrician for 30 years and never heard of zero ought. It goes from number 3 then 2 gauge then number 1 gauge then to 1/0 (one ought) then 2/0 3/0 4/0 But thanks for taking the time to make the video. always helps to see it in action before starting on high dollar wire.
@A. Melbs Hey my friend You had me wondering. LOL Some times different parts of the country or even other countries call thing different names, So I did google it and it did come up on Amazon as zero gauge, Then as I went down I found something for you to google , What is zero gauge wire called. It's saying 1/0 One ought. I just find it interesting how they have different names for things.
@A. Melbs I understand. I saw a 5 gauge the other day working on solar. I had some old welding cables that I've had for ever. The price of copper I was trying to use it up and it said 5 gauge. I was like what the hell I never even knew they made a 5 gauge.
I was going to buy the hammer crimper, but you can't use that on cables that are already installed in a car. So I bought the Kotto set.
Thats enough for me to buy the crimper. Thanks! I've been using hand hammer crimper forever now, but its hard to use while in the trunk of a car lol.
Lol that's very true as well. Thanks
Smart to hold it most people just whack it like whack a mole😁🔨⚒
I like the hammer crimper as well! I have found that a 8-10lb sledgehammer works with one good hit. But any hammer works
Very nice and ya it's a great crimper
I have the harbor freight hydraulic crimper. Works great as well
Very nice. I have seen those but not the one at harbor freight
Tony another great video!!! Will you explain why you did not choose to solder these connections in this application ?
Thank you and I didn't solder them bc some ends I had to leave off and install in the car and soldering it in some areas was going to be a pain. I could have soldered a majority though. Other then that I don't really have a reason not to solder them. If I ever have an issue with these crimps then I will definitely consider that. Thank you
@@TonyTheTechnician The only reason I asked is because you know a lot more than I do about automotive repair of all kinds. I just was trying to educate myself!!!
@@larrycroft470 no you are absolutely correct you can solder them. I've just always used a hammer crimper when it comes to these larger cables.
Did you use red heat shrink on both the positive and negative? Great review on the tools. I think I like the hammer style for ease of use but the crimp on the others looks a lot better!!
Thank you and yes I did I ran out of all the black heat shrink. I switched it now. I just had to wait for them to come in the mail lol
great video. Would also be good for making welding cables, Will check out the links.
Thank you and that's actually what these are 👍
Would filling the crimp with dielectric grease first help keep it from corroding?
You could add a very thin coat if you would like depending on where you live but mine will always be garage kept and won't or don't plan on driving in any rain lol. But this is also adhesive heat shrink which helps prevent water entering the cable
You would be better off tining the wires tbh
What size sheath did you use to wrap the zero gauge wire
Nice review on the tools I just got the hammer crimper for my 3/0 wire, you are calling it zero ought but it's one ought 1/0, I've been a electrician for 30 years and never heard of zero ought. It goes from number 3 then 2 gauge then number 1 gauge then to 1/0 (one ought) then 2/0 3/0 4/0 But thanks for taking the time to make the video. always helps to see it in action before starting on high dollar wire.
@A. Melbs Hey my friend You had me wondering. LOL Some times different parts of the country or even other countries call thing different names, So I did google it and it did come up on Amazon as zero gauge, Then as I went down I found something for you to google , What is zero gauge wire called. It's saying 1/0 One ought. I just find it interesting how they have different names for things.
@A. Melbs I understand. I saw a 5 gauge the other day working on solar. I had some old welding cables that I've had for ever. The price of copper I was trying to use it up and it said 5 gauge. I was like what the hell I never even knew they made a 5 gauge.
It's 1 ought which is the same as zero gauge.
2 awg
1 awg
1/0 = 0 awg
2/0 = 00 awg
3/0 = 000 awg
4/0 = 0000 awg
Ur better off placing the lug in the tool first… then inserting the wire after…