Strain relief for spade terminals

[davesparks]

i would recommend tri-rated bs6231 cable or yy, its a lot more flexible than say 6491b so it wont snap, 6491b has very fine strands so will be fine

Why when he's already using thinwall cable, which is manufactured specifically for use in vehicles?

 

[jonny705]

Jodes have found these type of crimps - this will be fine around £25-30 , I have had mine for years .

Insulated Terminal Crimping Tool - Standard Duty | 12 Volt Planet

Not that you will need all of these but this type of crimps.

385 Piece Pre-Insulated Terminal Kit | 12 Volt Planet.

depending on how many wires are going in , the red should be fine for 12v.

The jaws on crimper are colour coded so you cannot go wrong- I find it easier to put crimp in jaws first,

Crimp down so it just grabs it , then inserted stripped wire with other hand and just crimp down- it will not open up until you have right pressure - so cannot get it wrong mate- just practice on a couple first.

 

[shanky887614]

Why when he's already using thinwall cable, which is manufactured specifically for use in vehicles?

missed that bit, i only skimed the post

 

[shanky887614]

Jodes have found these type of crimps - this will be fine around £25-30 , I have had mine for years .

Insulated Terminal Crimping Tool - Standard Duty | 12 Volt Planet

Not that you will need all of these but this type of crimps.

385 Piece Pre-Insulated Terminal Kit | 12 Volt Planet.

depending on how many wires are going in , the red should be fine for 12v.

The jaws on crimper are colour coded so you cannot go wrong- I find it easier to put crimp in jaws first,

Crimp down so it just grabs it , then inserted stripped wire with other hand and just crimp down- it will not open up until you have right pressure - so cannot get it wrong mate- just practice on a couple first.

there just standard crimpers, go for a proper branded pair for that price.

just be careful that some crimpers jaws put more pressure on one side than the other

 

[Jodes]

Great stuff - will wait for next pay packet and invest, now that I know what I need. Thank you all!