Dodgy psu crimp?

CONSOLE_BUTCHER · 19 Jun 2017 at 18:26

The wiring on my antec psu is a bit sketchy because i have to put 2 cables into some of the crimps.

But with this particular one there is one of the wires that isnt fully in the crimp, would it be ok to use or should i redo ?

pastymuncher · 19 Jun 2017 at 19:34

I would redo that. You could try twisting the two ends together and then soldering them before placing in the crimp. Or would they be too big then?

CONSOLE_BUTCHER · 19 Jun 2017 at 19:40

pastymuncher said:
I would redo that. You could try twisting the two ends together and then soldering them before placing in the crimp. Or would they be too big then?

Its a bit hit and miss when putting two 18 gauge in the same crimp. I had twisted the ends together but i guess they came apart in the crimp process.

A redo it is then.

mattyfez · 19 Jun 2017 at 20:00

Could you solder the 2nd cable on a bit further away from the crimp and the shrink wrap it?

So it piggy backs on a little further from the plug, assuming the single cable won't be running over it's rating? A bit like this?

CONSOLE_BUTCHER · 19 Jun 2017 at 20:07

Wouldnt need to anymore , looked at the shape of the crimp on the inside before i put the wires in , then looked at the shape of the wires from the point downwards like looking at a knifes blade to check it for a straight edge.

Matched it with the crimps inside clamped down and walla.

jabbz · 29 Jun 2017 at 20:07

Splice connectors are good and easy to use for adding a wire onto another without any hassle. You can get them from most car places and they cost a few pence each.