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couplands



Member Since: 31 Aug 2011
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United Kingdom 2001 Defender 90 Td5 HT Oslo Blue
Heavy duty crimper....?
I'm planning to install a twin battery system and want to crimp the cables myself.

I've seen this on eBay and wondered if anyone has experience of using it...good/bad..?

eBay Item No. 221553111158

Any other recommendations..?

Cheers

Simon
Post #368384 30th Oct 2014 9:59pm
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dlks151



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I bought one a few years ago.

Owning an electrical contracting business I was keen to see what the quality was like when compared to a Cembre, Klauke or Kompress for which you are paying the best part of £1k with all the dies. There is no comparison!!

The dies are soft, the seals on the tool are poor, the compressive strength is rubbish.

If you want to make a few DIY crimps it'll do you a job for a short time, but its not a professional tool.
Post #368393 30th Oct 2014 10:24pm
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ozzy57



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2002 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Alveston Red
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Laser-5284-Batte...33715bbab5

I use this one. Do the crimp, then fill with solder, it ain't goin' nowhere. It wasn't me!
Post #368394 30th Oct 2014 10:28pm
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K9F



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You do not need a hydraulic one for your purposes. Whilst very cheap it will undoubtedly do the job but sledgehammer and nut come to mind. Klauke make excellent crimp tools but at a premium. I have this set at home but expensive. Try to find a non hydraulic one as it is unecessary.

http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/crimp-terminal-kits/3982264/

http://uk.farnell.com/klauke-textron/k05/crimp-tool/dp/3349202

If you were nearer you'd be very welcome to a loaner. If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!
Post #368395 30th Oct 2014 10:29pm
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ozzy57



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2002 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Alveston Red
http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/sect...ping-tools

Almost forgot about this lot. It wasn't me!
Post #368398 30th Oct 2014 10:37pm
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TJ101



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Isle Of Man 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red
http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/prod...crimp-tool

The one i have been using this week,, a few years old, and still does the job well California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1

Main Brian James Trailer Dealer for South West UK
Post #368400 30th Oct 2014 10:44pm
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couplands



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Thanks guys, great input.

I'm only looking to make a dozen or so crimps (this time).

Ozzy57, I like the simplicity of the "hammer" unit...and I was planning to a solder the joints too.

Cheers

Simon
Post #368404 30th Oct 2014 10:51pm
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couplands



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United Kingdom 2001 Defender 90 Td5 HT Oslo Blue
K9F wrote:
You do not need a hydraulic one for your purposes. Whilst very cheap it will undoubtedly do the job but sledgehammer and nut come to mind. Klauke make excellent crimp tools but at a premium. I have this set at home but expensive. Try to find a non hydraulic one as it is unecessary.

http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/crimp-terminal-kits/3982264/

http://uk.farnell.com/klauke-textron/k05/crimp-tool/dp/3349202

If you were nearer you'd be very welcome to a loaner.


Thanks for the offer...Smile

Cheers

Simon
Post #368405 30th Oct 2014 10:53pm
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couplands



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Found another option, seems to have good reviews and price is right for a DIY job.

Crimper Crimping Tool Ratched Crimp Hand Electrician Pliers Wire Cable 6-50mm² by Jago Crimper Crimping Tool Ratched Crimp Hand Electrician Pliers Wire Cable 6-50mm²
by Jago
Link: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0090XX0I2



Cheers

Simon
Post #368419 30th Oct 2014 11:48pm
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K9F



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Seems a good choice with some excellent reviews. At that price and feedback you cannot really go wrong. Thumbs Up If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!
Post #368427 31st Oct 2014 1:02am
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pannawonica



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I just order up some gear from Mobilecentre regarding a dual battery system too hang a 95 Nat Luna fridge etc. Anyhow order up one of them Chinese hydraulic $70 crimpers. I will report back, however it's only got too work a few times for it to pay for itself. I paid more for pair of Knipex pliers! I must agree it would not compare to a Cabac Cembre Klauke. Very Happy
Post #368432 31st Oct 2014 3:05am
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couplands



Member Since: 31 Aug 2011
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couplands wrote:
Found another option, seems to have good reviews and price is right for a DIY job.

Crimper Crimping Tool Ratched Crimp Hand Electrician Pliers Wire Cable 6-50mm² by Jago Crimper Crimping Tool Ratched Crimp Hand Electrician Pliers Wire Cable 6-50mm²
by Jago
Link: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0090XX0I2



Cheers

Simon


I ordered this one, so will see how it goes.

Cheers

Simon
Post #368451 31st Oct 2014 9:19am
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Les Brock



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TJ101 wrote:
http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/product.php/173/heavy-duty-battery-terminal-crimp-tool

The one i have been using this week,, a few years old, and still does the job well


I had one just like that but orange...................... Whistle
Post #368453 31st Oct 2014 9:36am
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munch90



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Re: Heavy duty crimper....?
couplands wrote:
I'm planning to install a twin battery system and want to crimp the cables myself.

I've seen this on eBay and wondered if anyone has experience of using it...good/bad..?

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&...1553111158

Any other recommendations..?

Cheers

Simon


I brought one of these as it was cheap and to see if it was much good ( already had manual ones ), brought on a auction and even cheaper

and its been good used it quite a lot , done 12v battery leads , 3ph workshop electrics , lent it out and it came back in one piece


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Post #368455 31st Oct 2014 10:01am
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Lou Sparts



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United Kingdom 2005 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Zambezi Silver
When I fitted a winch to my previous Defender I didn't have a large enough crimper so I improvised (owning a Defender makes this second nature) I used a piece of angle iron and a vice by using the point of the angle iron to force a V along the length of the terminal when compressed in the vice. This made the connection tight enough that I couldn't pull it off and never gave a problem when in use. 2005 Td5 90 XS

Steve
Post #368464 31st Oct 2014 11:09am
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