fishchris1 Posted June 13, 2020 Report Posted June 13, 2020 I'm looking for a reasonably priced crimper to handle 1/0 cable and crimps.... But also, reasonably priced crimp style 1/0 to 1/0 pins. I'm seeing crimpers going like $150 or more, and pin terminals for no less than $7 each. If I have to pay that much, I'll just solder the ends of my cables, to make them way easier to insert and connect to amps, splitters, etc. Btw, if I were running a shop, I could see spending big $ on a nice hydraulic crimper... And who cares if the connectors are $10 each, if the customers paying for them anyway. But I need a better deal on this stuff as a poor DIY kind of guy. Any suggestions ?
Ron36 Posted June 13, 2020 Report Posted June 13, 2020 Bought this almost 3yrs ago used it a lot still works great. 2022 Ford Maverick on 22’s Skar SK1500.1 on 4 Skar VD-8’s Mids Sundown Super tweeters, Skar TX 6.5 components on Skar SKM400.4 LC2 for audio control , XS Power D680 XS Series Extra Battery
CstrokerV Posted June 14, 2020 Report Posted June 14, 2020 i have that one it leaked the first day i got it still works though lol my build http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/142505-small-build-log-4-dc-lvl3-10s-tl-update-link-to-rebuild/ http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/154258-rebuild-6-lvl3-12s-update-small-video-nothing-spectacular/ new build http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/188181-03-trailblazer-slow-build-8-dc-lvl3-12-m1-motor-m2-parts/
fishchris1 Posted June 14, 2020 Author Report Posted June 14, 2020 Nice. And that's in my price range too. But what about 1/0 to 1/0 pin connectors ? My first project would need like 8 of them. At $7 or $8 each, those would cost as much as the hydraulic crimper.... Which IMPO is just rediculous....
fishchris1 Posted June 14, 2020 Author Report Posted June 14, 2020 1 minute ago, CstrokerV said: i have that one it leaked the first day i got it still works though lol Cool, but where do you guys get your connectors ?
CstrokerV Posted June 14, 2020 Report Posted June 14, 2020 24 minutes ago, fishchris1 said: Cool, but where do you guys get your connectors ? i dont use pin connectors so cant help you there i know amazon has 0 guage wire ferruels look into them like $12 for 25 pcs my build http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/142505-small-build-log-4-dc-lvl3-10s-tl-update-link-to-rebuild/ http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/154258-rebuild-6-lvl3-12s-update-small-video-nothing-spectacular/ new build http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/188181-03-trailblazer-slow-build-8-dc-lvl3-12-m1-motor-m2-parts/
fishchris1 Posted June 14, 2020 Author Report Posted June 14, 2020 2 hours ago, CstrokerV said: i dont use pin connectors so cant help you there i know amazon has 0 guage wire ferruels look into them like $12 for 25 pcs Well, I think that would be the cleanest way to hook up amps and such..... But with these ferrules do you still have to crimp them on ?
Ron36 Posted June 14, 2020 Report Posted June 14, 2020 Got to go slow when using it , it is a cheap tool but mine came a o-ring kit to fix it if u blow out a seal. After crimping 1/0 I would follow up with the next size smaller to make it very snug. 2022 Ford Maverick on 22’s Skar SK1500.1 on 4 Skar VD-8’s Mids Sundown Super tweeters, Skar TX 6.5 components on Skar SKM400.4 LC2 for audio control , XS Power D680 XS Series Extra Battery
CstrokerV Posted June 14, 2020 Report Posted June 14, 2020 8 hours ago, fishchris1 said: Well, I think that would be the cleanest way to hook up amps and such..... But with these ferrules do you still have to crimp them on ? not 100% i know mark doesnt crimp the small ones has heat shrink hold them on and lets the screws from the amp squish them and hold it into place my build http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/142505-small-build-log-4-dc-lvl3-10s-tl-update-link-to-rebuild/ http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/154258-rebuild-6-lvl3-12s-update-small-video-nothing-spectacular/ new build http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/188181-03-trailblazer-slow-build-8-dc-lvl3-12-m1-motor-m2-parts/
SnowDrifter Posted June 14, 2020 Report Posted June 14, 2020 Get the 16 ton one for 0 gauge IMO. The smaller ones are a bit light in the loafers ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444
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