Maverik Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Hi folks, Can anyone give me an indication of what the max current these type of connectors can safely take at all? Some of the early LR's use the connecter in various places. I'm looking for a suitable connector to be able to split my headlight wiring so i dont have to drag it all the way through the bulkhead during a change out. Cheers Mav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lo-fi Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 What a dreadful website; no info listed at all! https://www.polevolt.co.uk/acatalog/Waterproof_Connectors.html Perhaps this might be more helpful? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted October 23, 2019 Author Share Posted October 23, 2019 Ooo yes thank you. Interesting as I wouldn't have put an econoseal terminal at 10amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lo-fi Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Automotive stuff usually gets pushed to insane ratings to keep the size down. I really like the econoseals, though. More options if you want something that looks a little more Land Rover: https://www.12voltplanet.co.uk/superseal-1-5-series-waterproof-connectors.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddy Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 All the trendy internet video people seem to be using deutsch connectors, they look and feel nice and have always seemed good when I encounter them on tractors. Will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Deutsch, Superseal or Econoseal are what I’d look at for that. Super seal I know they do a couple of different sized options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballcock Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 6 hours ago, Maverik said: Hi folks, Can anyone give me an indication of what the max current these type of connectors can safely take at all? Some of the early LR's use the connecter in various places. I'm looking for a suitable connector to be able to split my headlight wiring so i dont have to drag it all the way through the bulkhead during a change out. Cheers Mav Why not just cut, solder and heat shrink? Far cheaper no risk of poor connections. Stagger the cuts to reduce the bulk in one spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted October 24, 2019 Author Share Posted October 24, 2019 9 hours ago, ballcock said: Why not just cut, solder and heat shrink? Far cheaper no risk of poor connections. Stagger the cuts to reduce the bulk in one spot. Yes I could but thats potentially a lot of fiddly wires in some difficult locations to re-connect and then I've got a load of lumpy inflexible re terminations, with at least doing it with decent connectors I've got something for my efforts - i.e. a loom section I can isolate/removal by itself (is how my mind figures it) - so I've decided to go the Econoseal route, got a pile of connectors and the correct crimping tool too - maybe its just an excuse for me to buy the correct crimping tool - I like a good crimp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lo-fi Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 I bought a £25 ebay ratchet crimper ages back which came with dies for just about everything automotive. Been a good investment. I think I'll be doing this mod myself too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 9 minutes ago, Maverik said: maybe its just an excuse for me to buy the correct crimping tool - I like a good crimp. I know the feeling.... Any excuse to buy another tool . I will also add.... anyone else find it impossible to pick up a ratchet crimper without squeezing it a few times? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lo-fi Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 12 minutes ago, landroversforever said: I know the feeling.... Any excuse to buy another tool . I will also add.... anyone else find it impossible to pick up a ratchet crimper without squeezing it a few times? You've got to. It's like flicking the trigger a few times when you pick up a drill... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 46 minutes ago, lo-fi said: You've got to. It's like flicking the trigger a few times when you pick up a drill... I feel we should stop before we add 30 pages to the thread 😛 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 I managed to wean myself down to just one squeeze of a ratchet crimper. Any air tool however, is another matter. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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