Wire Crimpers

[Bartman]

Hi all,

Just assembled the solenoids and stuff for a new battery tray and to comply with the ACA 418 Service Letter. There are a handful of smaller wires there and then in and around the panel that have to be fabricated and I'm just wondering what y'all use for a wire crimper. I bought one of these back when I was working on my Citabria

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but in looking at what Aircraft Spruce sells there are some much more heavy duty tools so I'm just wondering what a pro-shop might have on hand. My IA is going to lend me his crimper for the larger wires so I've got that covered when the time comes.

Thanks!
Bart

 

[Sully]

Try this Pro'sKit 902-152

 

[Big Ed]

Definitely prefer a ratcheting crimper. I had good results with this. If you work on other electrical stuff, such as marine heat shrink crimps, get the one with the interchangeable dies.

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[Sully]

I use AMP 59250 and 59275.
But figured they were a bit much for small projects.