Waterproof Connectors

CJL · 20 February 2013, 21:34

Evening all,

Can anybody recommend a good electrical connector that I could use to connect a new bilge pump up to the existing under deck cable?

Looking on ebay I was wondering if something like this RED HEAT SHRINK BUTT CONNECTORS.. 100 Bulk Pack .. Glue Lined | eBay would work, particularly as it will be submerged fairly often in the sump at the back of the deck.

Many thanks,

Chris

falcon0310 · 20 February 2013, 21:37

ives used them on my tornado, put another bit on aswell ( heatshrink)

Nos4r2 · 20 February 2013, 21:39

Go to Vehicle Wiring Products site. I'm using their glue lined heatshrink connectors at the moment, they're fantastic.

<edit> looked at the link-same thing in your link, but cheaper postage than VWP.

longjohn · 20 February 2013, 21:41

yep they are ideal - but no need to buy so many - just what you need ie two

Holt Insulated Crimp Terminals - Waterproof Butt Connector Blue (2) - Only £2.90 - Force 4 Chandlery

should be able to get them at any good chandler - Chas Newens in Putney for example

falcon0310 · 20 February 2013, 21:46

you buy them per 10 on ebay

CJL · 20 February 2013, 21:49

I will tried the glue lined ones and post back how I get on.

I have tried all sorts over the years and I want something to last.

Chris

Nos4r2 · 20 February 2013, 22:01

I'm building the loom for the Ballistic console at the moment using the ones from VWP-both ring, blade and butt connectors. They're tinned as well.

The results look really really good. If you use the blade connectors, be careful when you heat them as they've got a habit of sealing the female end of the blade as well.

The yellow ones tend to split the heatshrink at the crimp point when you heat them if you're too aggressive with the crimps.

Smithyyy · 21 February 2013, 05:30

+1 for the glue lined heat shrink connectors, used them for exactly the same bilge pump job

Dirk Diggler · 21 February 2013, 10:50

You may struggle to get the wire into a red crimp, may have to use a blue!

nugent · 21 February 2013, 11:23

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Originally Posted by Dirk Diggler

You may struggle to get the wire into a red crimp, may have to use a blue!

Blue 314 I use them all the time great product not bloody cheap tho

nugent · 21 February 2013, 11:25

Sorry your talking another product

These are great

Nos4r2 · 21 February 2013, 13:18

1.5mm wire is about the most you'll get into a red connector.

Rokraider · 21 February 2013, 14:01

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Originally Posted by nugent

Sorry your talking another product

These are great

What is that? I can't figure out how it works?

nugent · 21 February 2013, 14:29

place wire in and simply squeese together there self connecting and full of silicoln grease 100% water tight

nugent · 21 February 2013, 14:31

Grease filled and flame retardant, this connector protects against corrosion in damp conditions. Handles 22-14 AWG solid or stranded wire. Self-stripping U contacts for mechanical strength and electrical conductivity.

nugent · 21 February 2013, 14:34

fully tried and tested by me

tonto · 21 February 2013, 14:54

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Originally Posted by nugent

Grease filled and flame retardant, this connector protects against corrosion in damp conditions. Handles 22-14 AWG solid or stranded wire. Self-stripping U contacts for mechanical strength and electrical conductivity.

They look great

What are they called and where do I get my hands on em?

Gary

Dirk Diggler · 21 February 2013, 15:21

They're Scotclok's, and shouldn't be any where near a boat! Do it cheap, do it twice as my granny used to say.

jyasaki · 21 February 2013, 16:07

Scotchloks were used by phone installers years ago, for water resistant connections in damp or potentially damp conditions (like under the house.)

They are bulky, not all that reliable (as I recall), and have minimal contact between the wire conductor and the connector conductor (meaning not really suitable for high current applications.) Plus they're fairly pricey when compared with solder and heat shrink (phone installers passed on the cost to the user in one way or another, so they didn't care.)

They are, however, fast to install; and for low current applications where bulk isn't an issue are pretty handy.

jky

Forgot to mention that there is a wide variety of Scotchlok connectors, from simple wire nuts, to the flip connect (standard trailer wire kit) connectors/splices, to the silicone filled "waterproof" connectors. Make sure you look at what you're ordering if you go that route.

landlord · 24 February 2013, 20:33

These are very good when used with the male equivalent. Can recommend the company which also has excellent after sales backup.

DT06-2S Plug and 1m of cable - £4.99 : LED Lights, Marker Truck LED Vehicle Lighting Trailers Commercial Lightbars Warning Lights Land Rover

And very good distribution boards

http://www.mobilecentre.co.uk/index....roducts_id=242

Close up of the plugs showing rubber grommets

http://www.mobilecentre.co.uk/index....roducts_id=600