Solder seal butt connectors- used them?

[Baggywrinkle]

I wouldn't use them for anything. If I'm connecting two wires, I want a connection that will work today, next year and in 10 years time. Chuck 'em out and get a box of heat shrink crimp connectors

I have crimp connectors and heatshrink on board .... when you need a quick short-term fix in an emergency, why reduce your options by throwing away a backup of last resort?

 

[trialframe]

Must say that I've used a few and been happy with the result.
With the proviso that the small ones work best as the (hot air) heat required is low, so less chance of melting the outer cover.
Big diameter ones I haven't been happy with.

 

[Porthandbuoy]

I've used them successfully, but only with pre-tinned cable (the sort we should always use on our boats). Using plain, old, un-tinned copper, not so good.

 

[PaulRainbow]

I've used them successfully, but only with pre-tinned cable (the sort we should always use on our boats). Using plain, old, un-tinned copper, not so good.

Says who ?

Not one single mainstream manufacturer uses tinned cable throughout, not one.

If it's up a mast or in the bilge/damp areas, then yes, tinned cable or waterproof connectors, but why does wiring inside the boat, in the dry, need tinned cable ?

 

[Boathook]

I have crimp connectors and heatshrink on board .... when you need a quick short-term fix in an emergency, why reduce your options by throwing away a backup of last resort?

I kept a selection wago's on board my last boat and will do on my new boat. Selection has increased with the inline one. Insulating or similar tape keeps the weather off until a proper repair.

 

[westernman]

Can some one recommend a good box of quality crimp connectors on Amazon or similiar?

 

[Boathook]

Can some one recommend a good box of quality crimp connectors on Amazon or similiar?

I purchase from 12 volt planet Auto & Marine Electrical Components & Accessories | 12 Volt Planet

Been recommended on here in the past by others.

 

[Porthandbuoy]

Says who ?

PBO for one.

Not one single mainstream manufacturer uses tinned cable throughout, not one.

Cost saving to remain competitive.

If it's up a mast or in the bilge/damp areas, then yes, tinned cable or waterproof connectors, but why does wiring inside the boat, in the dry, need tinned cable ?

I've only ever owned what you might call 'elderly' boats. In my experience even internal wiring corrodes and crumbles given time. I replace with tinned, stranded cables.

 

[Boathook]

I've only ever owned what you might call 'elderly' boats. In my experience even internal wiring corrodes and crumbles given time. I replace with tinned, stranded cables.

My boat is over 40 years old and the 'makers' used ordinary multi strand wire. It all seems in good condition unlike some of the newer stuff. Any mods I do will be mainly tinned wire but I wont hesitate with ordinary multi strand wire with liberal sprayings of AFC50 ?

 

[PaulRainbow]

PBO for one.

A magazine article. If it's so essential, why isn't it in the ISO ?

Cost saving to remain competitive.

No, because it's a waste of money.

I've only ever owned what you might call 'elderly' boats. In my experience even internal wiring corrodes and crumbles given time. I replace with tinned, stranded cables.

I do wiring on lots of older boats, the original wiring is usually OK, as long as it hasn't been messed around. My current boat is 38 years old, no tinned wiring, all original wiring is absolutely fine. I've had older boats, still good wiring.

A few years ago i completely rewired a 100 year old little ship, had been rewired in 1960, using domestic and industrial wire. Was a complete mess due to being messed around with, but most of the wiring was functioning.