Crimpers for wireplus install

[Re4peR26]

I'm going to order my wireplus unit today... Im wondering where I could buy those special crimpers and not spend 300 bucks lol, I also plan on getting a solder gun aswell to toughen the connecters.. Anything else I should go ahead and get?

 

[woodbutcher]

remember, if you are going to solder electrical connections to use resin core and not acid core solder. most already know but there can be a few that are not aware.

 

[Brew]

Do a search this question has been asked several times. I bought my crimpers at home depot. They're posted on here...

 

[BadBrad]

I found the best place to get crimpers for that size crimp in Academy's, West Marine or some other fishing tackle store. Small crimps are used in a variety of fishing hardware.

 

[Splitlog]

3.0 READING GLASSES !!

 

[awg]

I went to Home Depot for mine also. They were what Jake recommend. I think they ran about $25.00. They really crimped well. The 04's were not to bad. Just one plug connection to deal with. If you need any info let me know. I did mine. It to is a 04. Good Luck!

 

[JeffM]

The smallest pointed soldering iron.
The smallest diameter flux cored solder you can get your hands on.

As for crimpers, a fishing tackle store is the go, after spending $100 on electrical crimpers, i found a smaller version, which is all you need after you solder it to give it that final lockin.

Good quality shrink wrap and a gas BBQ lighter to shrink it.

A roll of 2mm red and black wire.

And a fridge full of beer.

There was not anywhere near enough bits in the kit to do my WP install, not even close.

Good luck.

 

[HMAN]

Found my crimpers at a lumberyard. Take your time and plan it out first. A few rehearsals will help in the final wiring. My 04 is running great with the WP. I also soldered my connections. A nice dual temp heat gun will come in handy for the shrink wrap.

 

[Re4peR26]

Thanks everyone, Home depot it is then!! JeffM What do you mean not enough "bits" and is soldering nessacry? I just seen alot of people do it, So I figured there would be a pretty good reason as to why more strenth.. I have never really soldered before, Well maybe the old fashion way lay some flux and heat it up with torch lol.. I planned on practicing though on say some speaker wires, and thanks to the guys offering me some help I will deff remember that when it comes to install time!! I plan on keeping the laptop out in the garage with me