Can anyone recommend a decent cable terminal crimper please

[MisterB]

Looking to spend under £30 for a decent cable crimper as I want to start adding to my single battery, no solar Moho. There's lots on eBay and Amazon but a recommendation by someone who has one is better than click and regret .... Thanks

 

[XxAnthxX]

Consider something with interchangeable jaws to give you more options of what you can crimp.

Not a recommendation but something like this…..


Toprema Crimping Tool Kit Ratchet Terminal Connector Plier Crimper 5 Interchangeable Die Sets Insulated Non-Insulated Cable Wire Hand Tool with Carry Bag Amazon product ASIN B0751991LP

 

[Boris7]

Consider something with interchangeable jaws to give you more options of what you can crimp.

Not a recommendation but something like this…..


Toprema Crimping Tool Kit Ratchet Terminal Connector Plier Crimper 5 Interchangeable Die Sets Insulated Non-Insulated Cable Wire Hand Tool with Carry Bag Amazon product ASIN B0751991LP

Not sure that will do battery cables.

A really good crimper will cost more than £30.

More importantly sounds like you only need it for a short while so I’d be inclined to look to borrow one or if you have a vice go for something like This don’t use a hammer unless you don’t have a vice.

 

[MisterB]

Consider something with interchangeable jaws to give you more options of what you can crimp.

Not a recommendation but something like this…..


Toprema Crimping Tool Kit Ratchet Terminal Connector Plier Crimper 5 Interchangeable Die Sets Insulated Non-Insulated Cable Wire Hand Tool with Carry Bag Amazon product ASIN B0751991LP

Thanks, I only really need it for the battery terminals as I already have a smaller crimping tool for up to 10mm cable (that I also got from Amazon) to do a 10mm shower cable.

I do have a decent vice .... But I fancy owning a specific tool to do the job, especially if I have to alter in situ cables, and I will be allowed to spend a bit more if I make the treasurer a cup of tea in bed when she wakes up ...

 

[Lenny HB]

I use one of these for battery cables great bit of kit.

Hydraulic Crimper 8T Crimping Tool Tube Terminal Lug Battery Cable Wire durable | eBay

High quality 4-70mm Hydraulic Crimper. Type: Hydraulic Crimper. The compression pliers are designed for hydraulic crimping on power cable and. With safety valve inside for protecting crimping machine.

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[XxAnthxX]

Ah right….if it’s only for battery terminals a hydraulic one.

Sorry i thought you meant you had no solar and would be adding it….that why I sugested one that could do mc4 too

ReaseJoy 10 Ton 9 Dies Hydraulic Crimper Amazon product ASIN B01FQPDCJ4


If you can expand your budget, the more expensive ones have more accurate dies, but for a one off upgrade, cheap and cheerful will probably do.

 

[Kannon Fodda]

I acquired one of these Amazon product ASIN B01FQPDCJ4
Sorted a few 35mm battery cable crimps so I could add a shunt onto the Lithium and also a few 10mm cables for a small inverter. Seemed OK for that limited use.

 

[MisterB]

Ah right….if it’s only for battery terminals a hydraulic one.

Sorry i thought you meant you had no solar and would be adding it….that why I sugested one that could do mc4

ReaseJoy 10 Ton 9 Dies Hydraulic Crimper Amazon product ASIN B01FQPDCJ4


If you can expand your budget, the more expensive ones have more accurate dies, but for a one off upgrade, cheap and cheerful will probably do.

youre right, i dont have solar yet, but will be looking to add it as part of an ongoing 'customisation' ...... so youre suggestion to look for one that does mc4 is more than helpful, ! assumed the 'generic' ones would also do solar cables. is a specific crimper needed for the solar cables? i doubt i would use a specific solar cable crimper ever again, so a bit more reluctant to buy one of them, was sort of hoping my current (oops, sorry for the pun) crimper would do that job?

 

[XxAnthxX]

it really depends on the size and shape of the dies in your current crimper……

 

[MisterB]

i have one of these, which is totally different

Amazon product ASIN B073TZ5BBG

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[XxAnthxX]

i have one of these, which is totally different

Amazon product ASIN B073TZ5BBG

Great tool…..but it will only really do ferrules.

 

[Sasbo]

Another vote for the hydraulic crimper recommend by Lenny HB in post #5. Used this to redo all battery and solar cables, easy to use and does a good job.

 

[MisterB]

Another vote for the hydraulic crimper recommend by Lenny HB in post #5. Used this to redo all battery and solar cables, easy to use and does a good job.

thats the one i have been considering, but if i need to now buy another one for the solar connectors, i might be better off spending more ? though i did note you had used it for solar - so it might be the one i need after all?

 

[Lenny HB]

thats the one i have been considering, but if i need to now buy another one for the solar connectors, i might be better off spending more ? though i did note you had used it for solar - so it might be the one i need after all?

You won't get one that does both.
For solar MC 4 plugs its cheaper and better to buy a male to female lead twice the length you need and cut it in half.

 

[tonyidle]

I've had one of these for over 10 years now. It has done everything asked of it.

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[Richard n Ann]

Probably better to borrow one for a one off job. I made our inverter crimps from copper pipe, soldered the wires in and shrink wrapped them.
If you think that the solder will cause a vibration fracture you really must get your wheels balanced

 

[XxAnthxX]

I’d be inclined to look to borrow one

Probably better to borrow one for a one off job

Boris7 and Richard n Ann may have the answer for you, if you can find a funster local to you with the various crispers you’ll need.

 

[MisterB]

Probably better to borrow one for a one off job. I made our inverter crimps from copper pipe, soldered the wires in and shrink wrapped them.
If you think that the solder will cause a vibration fracture you really must get your wheels balanced

Boris7 and Richard n Ann may have the answer for you, if you can find a funster local to you with the various crispers you’ll need.

good suggestion, but unfortunately i suffer from tool collectitus ....... i just have to have my own stuff !!!

 

[XxAnthxX]

good suggestion, but unfortunately i suffer from tool collectitus ....... i just have to have my own stuff !!!

Yup…….I have it too

 

[Gromett]

This is the one I have. Have had it a long time now and other than a circlip coming off it has been great.

Toolwiz Battery Cable Lug Crimping Tools 6-50mm² Ratchet Wire Cutting for Crimper Tool Terminal Wire Cable from AWG 1/0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 -Thickened and Reinforced The Metal Plate : Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

Shop Toolwiz Battery Cable Lug Crimping Tools 6-50mm² Ratchet Wire Cutting for Crimper Tool Terminal Wire Cable from AWG 1/0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 -Thickened and Reinforced The Metal Plate. Free delivery on eligible orders of £20 or more.

amzn.to

Although some of the hydraulic ones here are tempting. I will personally stick with the one I have because It doesn't take up a lot of space and I know I would lose some of the attachments...

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[olley]

good suggestion, but unfortunately i suffer from tool collectitus ....... i just have to have my own stuff !!!

Same as me.

I have the same hydraulic crimpers, mine were an Aldi special a few years ago.

 

[mitzimad]

ive got the hydraulic one in east london if your this end of essex your welcome to bring the leads here

 

[autorouter]

I use one of these for battery cables great bit of kit.

I agree, bought one on your recommendation. It's small, and better for crimping lugs onto existing cables when access is restricted. I have the big mechanical lever crimping pliers, but don't use them now.

 

[MisterB]

ordered one, same as the one recommended by Lenny HB !

thanks everyone for responding !

 

[Wissel]

This is the one I have. Have had it a long time now and other than a circlip coming off it has been great.

Toolwiz Battery Cable Lug Crimping Tools 6-50mm² Ratchet Wire Cutting for Crimper Tool Terminal Wire Cable from AWG 1/0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 -Thickened and Reinforced The Metal Plate : Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

Shop Toolwiz Battery Cable Lug Crimping Tools 6-50mm² Ratchet Wire Cutting for Crimper Tool Terminal Wire Cable from AWG 1/0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 -Thickened and Reinforced The Metal Plate. Free delivery on eligible orders of £20 or more.

amzn.to

Although some of the hydraulic ones here are tempting. I will personally stick with the one I have because It doesn't take up a lot of space and I know I would lose some of the attachments...

I use the same one and have for years. Whatever size I want to crimp, I use a size smaller on the jaws. Never had a crimp fail

Last year, when I was building vans for a friend, he had a set of hydraulic crimps. He never used them once after trying mine

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[Gromett]

I use a size smaller on the jaws. Never had a crimp fail

Ah so it is not just me using the next size down

 

[pappajohn]

Many tool hire companies have hydraulic crimper. If its a one use only its worth hiring for a few quid a day.

 

[autorouter]

Ah so it is not just me using the next size down

When I first started doing crimps, I used the size stamped on the jaws. I wasn't very convinced by the pressure, so gave all the crimped lugs a good pull. One came off, so it's the next size down ever since.

 

[Gromett]

When I first started doing crimps, I used the size stamped on the jaws. I wasn't very convinced by the pressure, so gave all the crimped lugs a good pull. One came off, so it's the next size down ever since.

Thanks. I always felt a little guilty.

I did my electrical apprenticeship and the tools we had back then were different with swappable attachments. was trained to always used the right sized ones. So each time I did this using the smaller size with this tool did make me feel a little uncomfortable.

I also do the tug test on every terminal, and the right size ones quite often moved even if they didn't come off completely.

 

[Richard n Ann]

If the wire doesn't fill the hole up enough it will sometimes pull out.

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