what are these things?

[rtm]

anyone know where I can find the connectors this guy is using?
what are they called?
http://www.ehow.com/video_4467439_insta ... relay.html

[cosvega76]

They look like uninsulated butt connectors to me. Nothing special, should be able to get them at the local auto parts store. That, some solder, and heat shrink tubing.

Chuck

[rtm]

If you watch closely, the butt connector BECOMES the solder.

why else would you put heat to an uninsulated butt connector?
you can actually watch them melt if you switch to full screen mode.
just wondering if anyone has any idea where to get them

[rtm]

similar item;

http://terminaltown.com/Pages/Page102.html
I was always told NOT to use "crimp" connectors, as they build electrical resistance.
these look like a feasable alternative

[rtm]

found similar connectors @ home depot
supposedly melt solder w/ heat gun ?
I'll let you know how they work out

[monzaaddict]

If you watch closely, the butt connector BECOMES the solder.

Look again he is adding solder. The length of solder is visible but his second hand is out of the picture

[spencerforhire]

I use "solder'n'shrink" terminals regularly when I'm dealing with large current draw in a corrosion-prone area; they're a bit pricey, but way faster than the alternative- using dual -wall heat shrink over a normal soldered connection. They're available through most auto parts or electrical supply dealers.

[rtm]

If you watch closely, the butt connector BECOMES the solder.

Look again he is adding solder. The length of solder is visible but his second hand is out of the picture

you're right, man, it sucks to be so blind at such a young age

[rtm]

I use "solder'n'shrink" terminals regularly when I'm dealing with large current draw in a corrosion-prone area; they're a bit pricey, but way faster than the alternative- using dual -wall heat shrink over a normal soldered connection. They're available through most auto parts or electrical supply dealers.

these are what I found @ home cheapo
look harder to install, but save an extra step
spence, what do you use for a heat source ?

[spencerforhire]

It's hard to generate enough heat with a normal heat gun to properly melt the solder; I use this butane soldering torch.

[rtm]

It's hard to generate enough heat with a normal heat gun to properly melt the solder; I use this butane soldering torch.

so, it takes some skill not to "scorch" the shrink tubing,
I'll have to learn the hard way

[NVEGAR8D]

Hi,
i just use a soldering gun to solder and then toshrink the tubing onto the connection.
nick75vega

[spencerforhire]

Oh yeah It's real easy to overheat the shrink before the solder melts;I like the Ronson torch because it has 2 adjustments- one for flow and one for mixture. It can be used to solder very fine wires with it's tip installed or gently heat shrink tube right up to soldering 2/0 wire terminals with an open flame.
Actually, the solder inside those special terminals is a low temp alloy; you are supposed to able to use a match or disposable lighter to heat them.

[rtm]

Oh yeah It's real easy to overheat the shrink before the solder melts;I like the Ronson torch because it has 2 adjustments- one for flow and one for mixture. It can be used to solder very fine wires with it's tip installed or gently heat shrink tube right up to soldering 2/0 wire terminals with an open flame.
Actually, the solder inside those special terminals is a low temp alloy; you are supposed to able to use a match or disposable lighter to heat them.

kinda like my welding skills i guess,
I can "bench weld" just fine, but get me in a tight spot, at a wierd angle, and
if I find these connectors too difficult for my tiny brain , I'll go back to more conventional methods.

[Ishiftem]

I have tried those things. I personally don't like them. I find I damage the insulation 50% of the time trying to get the solder to melt.