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proper crimping tool
Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2018 7:53 pm
by Breta
What is the proper tool to use to crimp element connectors? Once again I connected the new element with really crappy selection of tools...It can't be that hard. Help!
This kiln is an Olympic coffin kiln and it's always hellish...And the Skutt is tough as well. I asked Olympic what they used but the contact there had no answer...
Re: proper crimping tool
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2018 9:39 am
by Kevin Midgley
a terminal block or a split bolt as an alternative?
An electrician should know best and what to use.
Be sure to re-tighten the connection a couple of times 1/2 hour or more apart. with the power off of course.
Re: proper crimping tool
Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2018 12:18 pm
by Ed Cantarella
http://www.theceramicshop.com/product/1 ... tors%2C-2/
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Your style terminals.
But seriously, the Paragon style is nice in that it keeps the connection wire slightly away from the element wire physically, it's easy to connect to and doesn't require you to ever disconnect the connection wire again.
Re: proper crimping tool
Posted: Thu May 03, 2018 10:22 pm
by Don Burt
The single purpose tools are awfully expensive. I just bought some butt splice terminals from these guys, and they sell the fancy tools. I'll use my el cheapo electrical stripper pliers to crimp them
https://crimpsupply.com/tools/crimping-tools