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Review on 120PCS Sopoby Heat Shrink Solder Connectors - Waterproof Wire Terminals For Automotive & Marine Electricals by Dru Labrado

Revainrating 5 out of 5

These are great for my opinion

Ignore the other reviews saying these burn up, or don't work. They are either doing something wrong (like using a torch), or following the instructions.The instructions suggest turning the heat gun up to 700°F. That's too much. I set my heat source to 375°-400°F and had a 100% success rate with the few dozen connectors I used.Some suggestions for use:1. If applying several in a tight area, apply one at a time. These tend to stick together while hot.2. It's possible for a stand of copper to piece through the side as it shrinks. I applied a second layer of heatshrink3. It might not be recommended, but these can be used to connect two wires to a single wire. See attached image, the middle example has white and brown 16 gauge wires connecting to a single 16 gauge blue wire in a 12 gauge (blue) connector.4. You're watching for the solder to go bright during application, but also watch the size of the solder. In the attached image you can see a new connector next to two used ones. That bulge in the center is the solder, as it shrinks you'll know the solder is flowing even if it can't be seen.

Pros
  • The connectors have a low profile design that allows them to fit easily into tight spaces and hard to reach areas
Cons
  • May require additional tools or equipment for proper installation.

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