Questions tagged [crimp]
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How can I cut and connect corrugated copper pipes?
Pipes made of corrugated flex copper were popular about 30+ years ago, in particular they were used to connect stop valves and bathroom/kitchen faucets, as shown in the photo. Typically, one end was permanently attached to the valve outlet while…
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How do I repair my electric range dual-coil surface element wiring?
My Kenmore (Whirlpool) model# 66595775890 mid-90s electric range dual coil surface element is not working. Upon inspection, discovered that the wire connecting the coil common terminal to the 1A (heater circuit) terminal of the temperature limiter…
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What kind of crimping tool do I need for these bullet-style cable connectors?
I need to connect pairs of wires within a narrow space (in one of the dimensions). I've been thinking of getting this kind of connector pairs:
but I know they need crimping. The only crimping I've ever done is RJ-45 connectors, from which I know…
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Breaker panel using stranded wire and crimp connectors
I was wondering if I properly crimp using ferule crimp connectors and I solder the copper within the crimped ferule would this not be the same as solid copper wire? When it comes to mechanical lugs or the screw down type used in a circuit breaker…
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Normal for PEX-B fittings to rotate in tubing after crimping with copper crimp rings?
Is it normal for a PEX-B fitting to be able to rotate in the tubing after crimping with copper crimp rings?
I’m using Apollo fittings, tubing, and copper crimp rings along with the IWISS iCrimp angle-head crimp tool. The go/no-go gauge seems to be…
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Can I change the end of kitchen supply line?
I purchased a new kitchen faucet to stop a drip. I discovered that the hoses attached to old faucet are crimped to the supply line. I was told we have to buy adapter to attach old hose to new hose. Is it possible to DIY change ends of supply line…
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Ring connector max amps?
I bought some ring connectors (crimp) for a fairly high-current application. The connectors don't say anything about current rating, though. (They're Gardner Bender 15-096, btw.) I haven't found any mention of ring connector current rating in…
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Shorten hansgrohe techniflex hose?
I'd like to shorten a Hansgrohe Techniflex hose. The spot that the pipe nipple comes out of the wall is too low and the handshower can hit the tile.
Here's a pic. I already broke one hand shower this way.
The Techniflex hose is a silver flexible…
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What is the best way to crimp high temperature wire with uninsulated quick disconnect terminals?
I need to make a jumper wire to connect an electric range surface element to its temperature limiter.
What I have available is posted in these pictures:
high temp Teflon fiber glass insulated wire
high temp quick disconnect female terminals
wire…
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How to properly strip silicone wire insulation?
The silicone high temperature double (fiberglass weave?) insulated wire is not getting stripped by wire strippers because it is very soft and seemingly molded onto the wire. How can I remove the insulation properly to prepare for crimping?
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