weatherproof electrical crimp on connectors

[RWebb]

e.g Fast on types

are the weatherproof connectors any better (less likely to corrode) than just crimping on a regular terminal and then using heat shrink tubing over it?

[lane912]

found this product a while back and have found it to be superior to the crimp on conector-
it is reuseable-
weather tight nodel also-
Motorcycle Parts, Motorcycle Accessories – PhatPerfomanceParts.com

[gt350mike]

I used to sell Molex and when I toured the factory, I asked for a few samples of their "Perma-Seal" connectors. It's essentially a connector insulated with heat-shrink tubing. Not sure if you want to go through the trouble of ordering it from Mouser (my recommendation) or Newark but if you have the need for a solid connector, look no further.

Perma-Seal

If you're really OCD on weather-proof connectors, check out this link:
Delphi Connection Systems e-Catalog Landing Page

[lane912]

oh here is the website I was looking for-
Posi-Lock(R) - The Best Connectors You'll Ever Use!

this is the weather tite option-- Posi-Tite- Watertite Connector

great product, the tap conector is fabulous-
mill-spec

[pharlap71]

there is also crimp connectors made for underwater connections, I have used them on submergable well pump connections, they work great, when you crimp them they ooze out some kind of sealer. You can get them where they sell welll supplies.

[rusnak]

Is this for the Vanagon starter? Would heat not be the bigger concern? Application info would be helpful.

[johnsjmc]

Originally Posted by pharlap71

there is also crimp connectors made for underwater connections, I have used them on submergable well pump connections, they work great, when you crimp them they ooze out some kind of sealer. You can get them where they sell welll supplies.

I think they have a silicone grease in them.

[Radioactive]

I built all my boats with terminals made by Ancor(now marinco), tin plated
The trick is the inside of the insulator is coated with hot glue adhesive.
After you crimp, heat, then you have a fully sealed connection.
I have had things pull so hard that the ring of the terminal broke and the wire never pulled out of the crimp.

Adhesive Lined Heat Shrink Ring Terminals | Marinco
http://www.marinco.com/productline/adhesive-lined-heat-shrink

I think 3M makes them also (3M Scotchlock Terminals ) but I don't think they are tin plated.

[RWebb]

Vanagon fuel pump - but curious (yellow) in general

[DanielDudley]

Originally Posted by Radioactive

I built all my boats with terminals made by Ancor(now marinco), tin plated
The trick is the inside of the insulator is coated with hot glue adhesive.
After you crimp, heat, then you have a fully sealed connection.
I have had things pull so hard that the ring of the terminal broke and the wire never pulled out of the crimp.

Adhesive Lined Heat Shrink Ring Terminals | Marinco
Adhesive Lined Heat Shrink | Marinco

I think 3M makes them also (3M Scotchlock Terminals ) but I don't think they are tin plated.

That sounds impressive.

[Drdogface]

Originally Posted by RWebb

Vanagon fuel pump - but curious (yellow) in general

Boy...that pun goes way back

I'm glad to see all these products as well....good to know.

[pete3799]

I've been using these for years.

https://www.theelectricaldepot.com/pdf/scotchlok/3M%20314%20Scotchlok.pdf

[rusnak]

Originally Posted by lane912

oh here is the website I was looking for-
Posi-Lock(R) - The Best Connectors You'll Ever Use!

this is the weather tite option-- Posi-Tite- Watertite Connector

great product, the tap conector is fabulous-
mill-spec

I believe these are the connectors that come with the JWest headlight relay kit?

They are very good connectors.

[RWebb]

Originally Posted by Drdogface

Boy...that pun goes way back

I'm glad to see all these products as well....good to know.

I am curious yellow on the positive lead; but curious blue on the negative....


Now, I went to every FLAPS but NAPA in town and could not find any of the nice ones posted above; also went to a local electronics store and a good old-time hardware store - same.

BTW - Noble & Pico are really low-end brands.

[lane912]

Originally Posted by rusnak

I believe these are the connectors that come with the JWest headlight relay kit?

They are very good connectors.

why yes they are-
got the kit and spent sme time sourcing the conectors-
use them exstensively on my cars-