toodeep 1,760 Posted March 23, 2020 What's everyone's go to method for repairing damaged wiring? I'm an old soldier, shrink tube kind of person but I have used barrel clamps and scotch locks in quick repairs. I just started using these solder seal connectors and I wished I would have found them years ago. A solder and shrink tube fix in one step. Yes, I did use just a chunk of wire for pics or the connector would have been on the wire. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBRider 1,411 Posted March 23, 2020 I saw those, would like to get some, and yea I'm a soldier shrink tube guy also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,148 Posted March 23, 2020 I have used them , great idea , think the outer clear coating needs to be thicker / more durable ---- find it is very easy to over heat them and it mess up the plastic coating , but I just taped over the ones I have messed up --- I used a heat gun to do them , maybe one of them small propane torch style cigarette lights would be better ----what did you use for heat 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melatv 797 Posted March 23, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, TBRider said: I saw those, would like to get some, and yea I'm a soldier shrink tube guy also. Hi: You can get them at Princess Auto https://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/10-pc-22-18-gauge-transparent-heat-shrink-butt-connectors/A-p8555658e Edited March 23, 2020 by Melatv 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBRider 1,411 Posted March 23, 2020 19 minutes ago, Melatv said: Hi: You can get them at Princess Auto https://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/10-pc-22-18-gauge-transparent-heat-shrink-butt-connectors/A-p8555658e Next trip to Moncton, they are now on the list, wanted to go there anyways 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Loosemarbles 44 Posted March 23, 2020 10 hours ago, toodeep said: What's everyone's go to method for repairing damaged wiring? I'm an old soldier, shrink tube kind of person but I have used barrel clamps and scotch locks in quick repairs. I just started using these solder seal connectors and I wished I would have found them years ago. A solder and shrink tube fix in one step. Yes, I did use just a chunk of wire for pics or the connector would have been on the wire. I seen those advertising that product a wk or so on tv. That’s pretty cool and would like a few of those in my tool box. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toodeep 1,760 Posted March 23, 2020 3 hours ago, Fishfiles said: I have used them , great idea , think the outer clear coating needs to be thicker / more durable ---- find it is very easy to over heat them and it mess up the plastic coating , but I just taped over the ones I have messed up --- I used a heat gun to do them , maybe one of them small propane torch style cigarette lights would be better ----what did you use for heat I just use my lighter and work the heat back and forth with a little extra in the middle/solder on each pass. So far it's worked good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outnback 101 Posted March 23, 2020 22 minutes ago, toodeep said: I just use my lighter and work the heat back and forth with a little extra in the middle/solder on each pass. So far it's worked good. Can you observe the solder melt and transfer thru the wire strands? Or would it end up like a cold solder joint, just covering the outside of the wire? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toodeep 1,760 Posted March 23, 2020 You cant see it working through the wires like conventional soldering so I would say more like a cold solder joint. It is a tough connection as long as you let it cool before doing a test pull on it. My first couple I wanted to see how tough it was and didn't wait for it to cool off. I about threw them away but then did it right and waited. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeepwm69 7,783 Posted March 23, 2020 I had those pop up on my camelcamelcamel today from Amazon. Think you can get 180 pieces for $12.99 or something like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toodeep 1,760 Posted March 23, 2020 Here it is cut in half. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AKATV 851 Posted March 23, 2020 Nice---I liked the idea when I first saw them, but wondered how well the solder flowed into the joint and if it made a cold joint Looks pretty good to me on that last picture where you cut it in half I might put a little flux on the wires to help the joint, but I am going to pick some of these up for sure 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melatv 797 Posted March 23, 2020 7 hours ago, TBRider said: Next trip to Moncton, they are now on the list, wanted to go there anyways Hi: I should post this for all sizes https://www.princessauto.com/en/search?Dy=1&Nty=1&Ntt=Transparent+Heat-Shrink+Butt+Connectors 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louis 14 Posted March 28, 2020 I wish I would have seen these before. I used some liquid electrical tape over tube connectors. Im not sure how good the stuff is and It doesn't give as clean of a look. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites