STOP Connecting Stranded Wire Like an Animal - Do it LIKE A PRO!
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- Опубликовано: 23 апр 2021
- Learn how to create PERFECT electrical connections instantly with NO SOLDERING - Connecting stranded wire can be a nightmare & look terrible. EASY to do anywhere once you see this simple pro trick for perfect connections every time. Your wiring will look amazing too when you learn how to use Ferrules aka known as Bootlace Connectors.
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I DIDN'T NEED TO SEE THIS!!!!!
Well, I did, and now I have, and now my bank account is smaller.
Just ordered 2 kits. Thank you sir
I retired from an industry where many electrical connections are safety-related and even specify fastener torque values. It never occurred to me a ferrule crimper would become sufficiently inexpensive to justify purchase for use at home. Thanks for another useful video.
I have been working with electronics for over 30 years and the ferrules are a great invention! It is very true what he said about making the connection where one side is connector hole with screw on the top. I always liked those connectors where screw would push the metal plate and metal plate would actually press the wire and make a very solid connection. Stranded wire and screw type terminal was never meant to be, even though we used it for many many years.
Even a home distribution box has dedicated torque values mate. An ikea lamp fixture has a torque requirement even. Every electrical connection has one.
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Wow I am really honored to read this. Thank you for the kind words and I am so happy they have been helpful. Best wishes to you and your son.
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Where did you find the Groundskeeper 2? I’ve been looking everywhere, with no luck.
I’m a maintenance tech in a manufacturing facility. Theses types of terminations are used in all of our control panels. Very clean connections and finished product, when used in control panels with sometimes hundreds of terminated wires in a small space.
Helps out so much when troubleshooting or upgrading control panel components.
I work with cooling systems in eastern Europe and have used this for years. Sometimes I connect 2 lines into 1 conductor case. I know it is a sin, but sometimes it works great and saves time :)
As a controls engineer who’s used ferrules for years. Having bought it myself recently, this kit is easily the best value for money if you’re a DIY’er or only to electrical work on the odd occasion. Also, Wagos are fantastic.
I am a heating engineer and always see these ferule connectors used in control panels which gave me the idea to get one myself. Definitely gives a nicer finish. Also this tool makes it easier getting multiple wires into one connector I find. I always hate having to get say three wires into a connector where you need to tighten a screw, now I can crimp them together into a ferule and then into the screw connector, much easier.
@@TWH442 yeppers
Ferrules aren’t bad, but they’re also not necessary when wire is properly prepped and terminated. Wagos are dangerous, unreliable trash. I like some aspects of them, and hope they eventually become fully viable, but they’re MILES away for now. If wire nuts won’t do the job, use a terminal block, ring terminals, Polaris lug, ANYTHING but a Wago.
@@The_sinner_Jim_WhitneyWhat is the problem with Wago connectors? I used them once converting a fluorescent lamp to a LED. Is it a fire or safety issue?
@@mguerramd They have their uses, and inside light fixtures is a good place for them. They're just not very durable, they can vibrate apart, they're made out of pretty hard, brittle plastic which is more likely to crack than like a wire nut, and they don't withstand the elements very well. Indoors in a protected area they're fine for certain things.
I saw someone do an electrical repair at work using these the other day. It was a 'mind blown' moment for me since I didn't know these kits existed. They really did work as great as shown in the video.
I appreciate the feedback, they are really great things nice to see a price that's reasonable to go with it.
Follow-up: I used this crimper and these ferrules to wire my trailer. It worked very well, especially on terminal blocks. I used it on a few small (22AWG) wires which made it possible to use the push-in connectors like Wago. It allowed me to fabricate 8 recessed LED lamps on the bench and connect them in about 10 minutes working in the overhead. Kudos, SC.
I worked on garbage trucks and saw these pin connectors on the majority of the compaction controls. I found a supplier and ordered them for myself and had the shop parts tech request them. This KIT is PERFECT, especially for the do it yourselfer that's anal retentive to make great connections!
Just wanted to let you know that this is the only video of yours that I have seen and I subscribed just because of how simple and amazing this is. Great info!
One thing I always do with stranded wire (whether crimping or not), once the insulation is removed is to twist the the cores slightly. Also some brands of those type of crimpers aren't so hot when the wire size gets small. I've known the crimps to fall off because they don't crimp really small size ferrules - even though they look like they have. You tend to get what you pay for.
I can't believe how many people didn't know about this already. I see that a lot for amplifier connections in car audio systems. They're okay, not neccessary really but I use them because often the wire is a very tight fit inside the terminal and if you have to remove it's not going to fit a second time without a ferule or shortening the wire half an inch and retwisting the end.
It is good to know that what I have been doing for almost 15 years on the field (as a FSE for a German company) it is shown here. Well presented! I like your channel. Subscribed already!
I worked for an international company and we shipped industrial electrical control panels to the EU all of the time. Even though the governing standard, EN60204-1, does not require ferrules, all of our end users expected them because it is a workmanship standard that the EU demands. Good stuff.
Me, finding this after installing a wire harness kit into my car the old way.
same
Oof. Been there.
The fact that he called us animals, lol
We are
Well mammals yes
Most of us deplorables are use to getting called names.
thanks, captain obvious...
Ok eukaryote
Just got this from Ali, and was thrilled to see it featured here, and that it actually does the job for that little money. I must say, the ratchet has a real sturdy feel, way better quality than I was expecting. Can't wait to really try it out soon.
Two months later i can attest it is really good. Can't find fault with it.
The sensible solution...Been usuing these for at least 25 yrs. Bonus use...cut off the plastic part, & use on she/boot laces to fix frayed laces!..Hense the word "Bootlace" 👍👌
Back in my younger years I shorted more than a couple amps because of poor wiring. This is what I needed.
If they shorted, it wasn't because of the wire triming...
@@rafaeltavares6928 I burned an amp by shorting the speaker outputs at the terminals because one of the strands had crossed over to the other output.
It's 130 am and I need this lol I hate twisting and soldering. Thanks for the awesome share!
Just took roughly two hours looking at some of your videos... Great content!! Just subscribed... Sorry but gotta go check out more of your videos! Great job editing with no annoying music and sound effects, keep the content coming! Thank you for the informative and creative entertainment!
Awesome job. I've been a small engine mechanic for over 20 years and somehow you can still find tools and gadgets I've never seen! Keep up the good work!
Also I just went to purchase this kit and they are already sold out. I'm sure it's thanks to this video!
When I want a good solid low mass connection I strip both ends of the wire and slide the ends together interlocking the strands. Then I take a single strand and coil it tightly around the joint. Fill it with solder and then 3M super 33+ tape or slide shrink tube over the joint.
Done, will NEVER fail.
Watch your video for a minute and 39 seconds and I already bought this tool. Wish we had something that like this a long time ago for a good price.
I appreciate your faith in my reviews. This kit is incredible , I think you will find a lot of uses for it. When I think of the hundreds of crappy connections I have made, this makes you see how much better you can do using these.
You've just earned yourself a sub from Australia. Such a no BS video with all the necessary information I love it.
Unfortunately my OCD now demands I pull out all of my car solar system and re terminate absolutely everything in this fashion. 😅
Thanks m8! All these diy audio channels always throw shade but never teach. You’re a saint!
The seldom acknowledged failure point of wiring - tinning stranded wire. The solder is soft and corrodes easily, causing high resistance, failed connections. This is the proper way to do it.
I used to use crimped on ring or fork terminals, but everything now seems to be made to with clamp instead of screw terminals.
Great to see more attention brought to these amazing connectors, love 'em. 👌
Used these for decades, mainly for bigger wires like 8,4 2/0 , 4/0 etc. Really helps out
I never knew that these existed. Using them makes a really professional looking job. Thank you for the video.
This is required to use for electrical work by law in Norway
Same in Germany
I'm required not to
Just on flexible cables right?
@@Froggability yes, why would you do it with solid wire
Wow, I can see how that works to make an excellent and very professional connection. That is definitely a must for my parts cabinet. There is nothing like simple and effective.
Just ordered one of these in the upgraded hexagonal version. Super stoked! Thanks for the share!
Brilliant, just searched and found in UK with 1800 pc, delivery tomorrow, thanks and another super video 👍
You bring up the most helpful suggestions. Truly appreciate your time. 👍
Been looking for a good kit of these. Just bought with your link.
I'm glad I watched this before my truck restoration project. Gotta get one now and see if it's easier than previous restorations
First time seeing this video. Followed the link and just ordered it today. Looks very interesting and i know I will get a lot of use out of it. Great stuff
You have some of the best videos on RUclips. Clear, informative, short and to the point. However, ever time I watch one I end spending money. Damn you! Lol
NO different than hair, makeup & clothing for women.
Yea- men are skraggly & unkempt- but we keep stuff working.
Much appreciated, thank you so much
Good day, sir! I need a pair of strippers, please!
-Which one?
A 5'5" blond will do.
Damn, this will make my stereo install look super clean
Also reduces the risk of fire. I've seen a lot of cooked "self installs"
It's scary lol
Yes! Finely my audio terminals won't look like trash & wires working loosely because the strands decided to shift from the bass hits.
I had to stop back here and thank u. I saw this vid a few days ago and ordered this from your link. I had a little project to do and wow, these things are freaking awesome! Really made my job super professional and tight. Thanks!
So glad you liked them, they are pretty amazing things. I appreciate your trust in my reviews.
Awesome stuff. Love the ferrules and crimper. Got the 6 sided ones as well. So reasonably cheap for a good contact.
I bought the wago connectors after watching your video about those, and those worked great when I replaced a ceiling light so I'll probably try these things too on my next project that uses these kinds of wires!
I appreciate that, so glad you loved them. They are really great! For terminal blocks and plug in application these are a nice thing to have. It's great that all this stuff is actually affordable. The Knipex version of this same tool is $300 alone!
Hi, just so you know, you can also use ferrule terminated wires on wago connectors and it works even better.
Bought this immediately even though I'm not going to need it anytime soon. You're a good salesmen.
That's the thing tho when you do need it you already have it.
I might have to get some of these for my job! I door garage doors & openers and we encounter many different kinds of wire. The standard wire is 18g solid but we will find anything from 14g solid to Cat5 with half the strands pulled out. It can be hard to fit very large and/or very small wires into the pinch-clip holes of the openers, especially when we have multiple wires twisted together. I have been searching and SEARCHING for some sort of pin-shaped terminal to make it easier to plug the wires into the openers- this just might be my ticket! So glad I found this video and thank you for making it!
I'm an electrical contractor, I saw this video and didn't even watch 1 minute of it before I went to Amazon and bought it.
This looks like a great tool.
Doesn't hurt to buy the all metal ones without the shields too, sometimes the shields can get in the way
Ferrules are all I use when building industrial control panels. They are wonderful
Yeah, this seems like magic to most here. Domestic electrician here. Were required by code to use them on stranded wire. So i have them in my toolbox at all times 😁👍
I've found the 6-jaw crimper make a nice crimp and are easier to install. What I wouldn't give to have a Phoenix crimper again, but I'm pretty happy to have a $20 knockoff at home.
I use phoenix contact and weidmuller
I’ve found many broken ferrules when troubleshooting elevator controls. Tinning a wire before putting it in a terminal is far cheaper and longer lasting.
Fun fact: The german wiki says: "In Fahrstuhlklemmen ist eine Aderendhülse nicht erforderlich, da die Konstruktion solcher Klemmen sowohl das Herausrutschen einzelner Drähte als auch das Abscheren wirksam verhindert"
So the elev ator controls in Germany should NOT be used with ferrules because the connectors are designed to use the wires without anything. So if you are using tin, it could be wrong, too.
Fun fact Number 2: A single ferrules is about 0.01 - 0.1 cents depending on the number you buy them in and the size so i dont think u are going to get much cheaper especially considering u dont need as much labor and a heat source
Here's an invention. Instead of tinning or using ferrules, you have a tool you just slip over the stranded wire ends to fuse the strands together. Kinda like a spot welder. Stranded wire with solid ends.
Tinning is probably the worst thing you could do. The solder is soft, it will break when tightening under screw and it can flow when heat cycling.
@@neplatnyudaj110 just don’t torque it to to hell and it’ll be fine. Ive never broken a solder joint and I solder everything. A quality crimp is too rich for my blood
I really needed this information for my current bike light project, thanks.
I actually bought this exact same kit for work and it's so awesome.
I watched someone use this product a couple months or so ago. Amazing.
I appreciate the feedback on these, they are about as awesome as a connection can get. Good stuff! amzn.to/3sWX2h3
@@SilverCymbal yes man, amazing product
"This looks like it was assembles by space x" line of the century!!!
Does it crash and burn like space x ?
Haha...yeah that Space X line really stood out. It's like "I'm going to make you a Rock Star." It's just harmless promotion. Not making false claims. I appreciate the enthusiasm.
Product looks good. I want to buy it.
@@farmerdave7965 Your comment proves you have no idea what SpaceX is doing.
Cool it fam
@@farmerdave7965 Considering the ratio to NASA failures when compared to Space-X? I'd take Space-X any day.
Awfully quiet from the NASA camp wouldn't you say?
I work in a hotel in maintenance, and the first thing i did when i got the job, was to order one of these... Use just the cable is not a bad connection, the problem comes when you have to re-use the cable... with these, as you said, you have strong professional connection every single time. 120% recommended for ALL jobs if you must work with wires...
ferrule's kick butt, been using them for about 2 decades now and ya ... wow its such a time saver vs hunting down a loose or wonky connection
Speaker wire going into those spring loaded clips make terrible connections, but these would be awesome!
I’ve always used spring clips for stranded wire, never had any problems except for the person who yanks them both out and doesn’t pay attention to the polarity at reinsertion.
@@HighestRank It’s someone else that is always pulling on these.
Wow this looks amazing. I hate dealing with stranded wire lol.
@@MB5rider81 facts. Just a way to make a quick buck. Just twist the wire. I work in car wiring every day and none of this ever happens to me💀
I have the same crimp tool for a couple of years now. For hobby and DIY stuff I'm very happy with it. I guess the expensive brands like knipex would feel better in your hand, but as long as crimping isn't your dayjob I would recommend this one.
Thank you soooooooo much!!! Within minutes I have ordered mine. Terrific. Thank you.
I had no clue this was a thing. Thank you!
@@MB5rider81 It`s the standard over in europe, every other "loose" connection is forbidden, for good...
Never knew it existed! On my tool wish list!
OMG, where has this been all my life! Ordering this NOW! Thank you! Hope it is safe for 110V!
Very well done video -- good concept; well presented; excellent sound; excellent camera angles; good pacing; nice job!
The beginning of this video is like an as seen on tv commercial.
I still strongly disagree with your wirenut info, but this is a good one. 👍 Ferrules are an excellent choice!
Agreed👍
You just improved my life soooo drastically! Thank you!
I do not believe so many people did not know about this thing.
But I am glad they do now.
It is very convenient, safe and estetical to use these sleeves.
holy crap man, i'm getting this!
never seen this before. its a pain to be soldering wires like i do on the regular.
ON A SERIOUS NOTE: THE REASON YOU SHOULDN'T SOLDER (OR TIN) A WIRE BEFORE STICKING IT INTO AN ELECTRICAL TERMINAL IS BECAUSE THRU THERMAL CYCLING OF THE WIRE, THE SOLDER OVER TIME CAN CRACK, CAUSING A SMALL AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WIRE/SOLDER/TERMINAL, WHICH CAN LEAD TO SPARKS WHICH CAN LEAD TO ELECTRICAL FIRES.
IN LOW CURRENT APPLICATIONS LIKE DATA FOR AN AIR CONDITIONER THERMOSTAT, OR SPEAKER WIRES THAT HAVE 10W GOING THRU IT FIRE ISNT A CONCERN, BUT ON A SOLAR CHARGING SYSTEM WHERE YOU CAN HAVE 100'S OF w OR EVEN KW TRAVELING THRU A TERMINAL THIS CONCERN BECOMES MORE APPARENT.
fantastic video,
solid wiring has less impedance and because of that can carry more current for that gauge wire. Super important in home wiring it won’t matter for a hobby or small electronics/ speakers. But if you’re doing any electronics work in your own home for the love of god use solid core wires that’s why every plug into a wall you’ve ever seen has them!
What in the world are you talking about? There are millions of homes built using stranded wire (and let's not forget that any circuit over 30 amps and every single service entrance cable is also going to be standed). Most commercial work is also done using stranded wire. The main reason that you often see solid (14g, 12g, 10g) in residential work is because that is the type of conductor that's in NM cable (Romex). But if the NEC or local codes require conduit, you're most likely going to see stranded (I haven't even met a electrician that willingly pulls solid conductors).
I don't know that I have ever actually ran into another terminal but I'm glad you are showing these I have some of these too
I first was introduced to the ferule crimps when the company I worked for bought a EU company. These are great, I have a different crimper but like the one you found better as the surfaces for clamping are parallel.
Used a similar kit from Amazon for my car stereo install.. highly recommended!! Especially for cables you’ll disconnect and reconnect numerous times. I also used a piece of heat shrink over the plastic shield of the ferrule and the cable. Overall it’s a very clean and professional look.
appreciate the idea of using heat shrink for that last part of OCD/neatness.
brilliant... love it!
Didn't know that existed...
I had solder tinned the ends and used a small piece of heat shrink for years... This is cleaner and quicker! Thanks!
This Video was Excellent. It helps to eliminate the problem of loose connection.
Fantastic! Now when I wire up things, it will look like I know what I’m doing 👀
If you do a whole strip with these, it definitely makes you look like the boss!
And when it goes bang we will know you don’t know what your going
I work as an automation technician in Norway, when i build a control cabinet i use this on every single wire.
Only one? I'd think you need two, one in each end no?
@@Rudofaux When I said every single wire I ment on both ends on all wires inside the cabinet.
@@LittleZedBoi Ah. Thanks for the clarification.
I just started using those and love them!
I had this video ping up on me for some reason and dabbed on itout of curiosity thinking that somebody was about to slate these crimps.
Had this same set (different name) for about 18 months. The best ferrule kit to date I have ever owned. The crimper needs a light oil now and then if you use them outside, the metal rusts very easily but we'll worth the money in my opinion. I have seen one for sale with 6 wedges that gives a hex shape pin but but happy with mine. I also have a larger set that goes upto 35mm. They hardly get any use. 👍👍👍
things every electrical technician/engineer/hobbyist already knows (here in EU) and everyone else should know :D
(even though the shown set is just a cheap knockoff of German "Knipex")
lots of good (funny for me) content on this channel, gonna sub.
Greetings from Germany
Lol assembled by spacex :) love this!
@@AnthonyPicciano lol your comment is a joke
I’ve been using ferrules for 20+ years, they’re awesome. Highly recommend.
Such a great tip, thanks! I've just ordered myself one.
Good job
Greetings from Germany we thing about your best secrets from electritions.... Dude you invented Electrocity but now your behind 40 years?
😂
Is this what you use in your space program? Oh, wait, you don't have a space program.
@@PaintHerWhite Nether does America. We Americans haven't been to the moon since 72. What gives? What happened to the plans for the lunar outpost?
@@PaintHerWhite We had a company like spacex in the 70s. They did exactly the same thing, transporting payloads to space on a small budget. Their cheapness went as far as using VW Bug wiper motors in their rockets. But for some reason the world didn't like Germans playing with rockets again and it was shut down. The company was named OTRAG and our Musk was Lutz Kayser.
@@PaintHerWhite We Have. The ESA.
I have been using these for about a dozen years. If you have had to constantly retorque wires on high voltage equipment you will love these connectors. They give you a consistent connection even in the most demanding of equipment.
RUclips recommend this vid and I'm now a subscriber. Thanks for this info.
Do I need this? No.
Do I want this? Yes.
Will I get this? Probably.
I personally love how you find the best shit out there.
I don't do enough electrical work to even spend the $26, but this was very interesting. If I ever find myself in need of doing some wire connections, I'll now know how to do it correctly. Thanks!
I just found you and this video alone has made a subscriber! Thanks!
SpaceX LOL Great Video!
Exxellence !
This is excellent and saves sauntering, im about to do a full diy rewire requiring multiple double wire joins.
That is an interesting crimper, I can see where that would be very handy. For larger wires I used "V" block I picked up on Amazon to crimp welding cables. It just needs a flat surface and a hammer. I may have to pick up one of your kits. Thanks for showing it.
So why is this better than, for example, tinning the wires? Not trying to be snarky; I'm just really curious. I mean, I can see some benefit of the square geometry, but is it really that much better?
Certainly a good question, and I know this will come up from the video, since soldering is often the best connection available (wire to wire), but not for terminals. It's mainly because the solder can't be crushed easily to provide the best amount of surface area and if over torqued you will break the solder apart sometimes resulting in a worse connection. Here is one comment that describes this more: The solder is rock hard and slippery so the terminal block can’t compress and hold onto it like softer stranded copper. The ferrule crimper puts serrations on the crimp so it grabs a lot better than solder.
What Silver Cymbal said plus: crimping 100 ferrules while suspended 100ft up in the air is easy. Tinning them all? Not so much.
@@SilverCymbal well, this answered my question of "why not just tin the wires?" I'm still an the old fashioned way works guy myself.
@@splat_rick3369 heh heh, fair enough! :)
The main argument against tinning the wires together is that the tin only seems to be very hard. After years of torque, due to the terminal, it some kind of "floats" and deforms, also oxidation is a problem as well. This results in a higher contact resistance which can lead to overheated contacts.
The ferrules guarantee a long lasting and torque resisting connection.
That’s pretty neat
Omg.. thank you. I used 10 awg, and 18/2 for components. I was looking for exactly this but I didn't know what something like this was called.
I'm buying this NOW
You’re sold me . Thanks for sharing this video and information Just placed Amazon order
Me realizing this is not avaliable in my country:
_Well I guess I'll continue soldering the ends_
@@danyoungwas Over the years I've had more problems coming from stranded wires than soldered ones. Soldering works better in my experience, especially in places where the wire gets evenly crushed by the terminal.
@Common Sense Realist If that did ever happen to me, it would just be a matter of re tightening everything I guess. But as I said, I've never faced this issue before and have been using this method for years.
@@danyoungwas something tells me someone has to follow up on the work you've done.
Preciva also has the same kit with a slightly different crimper that makes hexagons which supposedly gives a better connection between the wirestrands and the ferrule.
It also has a slight advantage when you do come across a round wire hole.
I tested both, square and hexagon, and found the hexagon slightly better.
Won't it just crush?
@@louf7178 Yes and no. I found that some terminal screws tend to pierce the square ones while the hexagons only get deformed in a sense of they get flatter and wider, allowing a bigger contact surface in the terminal. Think of 2 leaf springs, one arching upwards and the other downwards, connected at the tips and having a force applied to them. They will flatten and get wider that they were in their resting position. It's kinda hard to really explain.
I also found that the hexagons fit more easily in smaller terminals, such as bell transformers.
I like that crimping tool and that it has the capacity to cut the connection down if you need it cut down. Amazing! Like to get a tool like this.