Cable crimps

[Mike Clarke]

I don't make many crimped joints but like to keep a few crimps in stock for when needed and I've reached the point where I need to stock up with a few more red ones.

CPC are selling Pro Power and unbranded ones for just over a couple of quid for a hundred which seems quite cheap - has anyone had problems using these?, Although I don't need that many it will be far cheaper to add some to my next order than it would be to get a small number delivered on their own from TLC and not much more than getting just 25 from some unknown Ebay seller.

[Bill Wright]

The Propower ones from CPC are OK

Bill

[Peter Parry]

They are fine, but even if you don't use many it is also worth getting a proper crimp tool rather than the common squeeze pliers.

£11 would be more than adequate for occasional use and far better than the pliers sort.

[Bill Wright]

Ohh yes! Get a crimp tool! Pliers are rubbish for this.

Bill

[Bill Wright]

I don't like the ratchet ones.

Bill

[Mike Clarke]

No problem, already have one, used it right from the start.

[John Rumm]

I have used them - seem ok.

[Dave Plowman (News)]

I've found the quality of crimps varies enormously. Best I've found come from TLC. But CPC should be OK.