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<blockquote data-quote="just call me KeV" data-source="post: 8810617" data-attributes="member: 656095"><p>Ok. we have a way to move forward so let's get to the shopping list. I wanted to do this yesterday but I had my ass chained to an o-scope all day at work. This is a list of basic tools you will need and it's the kind of things you will probably only need to buy once in your life. We're going to assume you'll want to use more of this down the road and continue this hobby so I will offer links to kits of material which can be purchased cheaply. Long post but it will be jampacked full of other info you can use.</p><p></p><p>Let's start with the easy stuff. Odds and sods</p><p>1. Heatshrink. This link is to a full kit of different sizes that you need. As I mentioned in the previous posts you can use a lighter or hair dryer to shrink this material. When you apply heat make sure that it is evenly spaced on the wires you have connected and there is no visible wire showing. Apply even heat in a left to right pattern. You will see the heatshrink flatten. Rotate the two wires while applying heat so it shrinks evenly and completely. If using a lighter do not allow direct flame on the heatshrink. (Important!)</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QM8249H/?tag=caraudiocom-20" target="_blank">MILAPEAK 650 PCS Heat Shrink Tubing Kit, UL Approved Heat Shrink Tube Wire Wrap, 2:1 Ratio Electrical Cable Sleeve Assortment with Storage Case for Long Lasting Insulation Protection (8 Sizes, Black): Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific</a></p><p></p><p>2. Zip ties. These are essential when running wire from the front to the rear of the car, organization, and appearance. We want all of our wires routed safely and cleanly if possible.</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TG9VMWY/?tag=caraudiocom-20" target="_blank">Amazon.com: HMROPE 100pcs Cable Zip Ties Heavy Duty 8 Inch, Premium Plastic Wire Ties with 50 Pounds Tensile Strength, Self-Locking Black Nylon Tie Wraps for Indoor and Outdoor : Electronics</a></p><p></p><p>3. Electrical and Tesa tape. You should have a roll of both handy. Tesa is great for wrapping wire in bundles and has many other purposes. I'll leave a link to the tesa and trust you to source the electrical tape.</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08239PWL7/?tag=caraudiocom-20" target="_blank">Wire Harness Automotive Cloth Tape - Adhesive High Noise Resistance Heat Proof Chemical Fiber Fabric Electrical Tape for Wrapping Wiring Harness/Insulation/Car Engine (0.75″82′Pack of 1 Piece): Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific</a></p><p></p><p>4. Wire connector kit. It's worth the money to have one of these around the house. You can use this for speaker and wire connections.</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078PMWNJC/?tag=caraudiocom-20" target="_blank">Amlits 300 PCS Insulated Wire Electrical Connectors - Butt, Ring, Spade, Quick Disconnect - Crimp Terminals Connectors Assortment Kit: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific</a></p><p></p><p>5. 8 guage connectors. It's cheaper to buy in bulk.</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08JX7LWDM/?tag=caraudiocom-20" target="_blank">Amazon.com: 20pcs Barrier Spade Fork Terminal Connector 8 GA AWG Gauge Crimp Red Black Boots : Industrial & Scientific</a></p><p></p><p>TOOLS</p><p>1. Wire cutters. (I don't use my strippers to cut wire as a general rule) I would reccomend buying two. The second link is for a pair of "finish/flush cutters. They are great for tight spaces and you would be surprised how often they come in handy.</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BVXGGKC/?tag=caraudiocom-20" target="_blank">Mr. Pen- Wire Cutter, 6 Inch, Wire Cutters, Diagonal Wire Cutters, Flush Cutter, Nippers, Side Cutters, Flush Cutters, Diagonal Cutter, Cutting Pliers, Floral Wire Cutter, Wire Pliers - - Amazon.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09SL2TCH7/?tag=caraudiocom-20" target="_blank">VCELINK Small Wire Cutter Spring-loaded GJ706BL, Precision Flush Cutter Pliers, Diagonal Cutters for Electronics, Jewelry Making and Model Sprue, Soft Copper Wire Snips, 5-Inch - - Amazon.com</a></p><p></p><p>2. Wire strippers. When we strip wire we want to use the proper hole for cutting the insulation on the wire. This is indicated on the cutters. Close the jaws completely and rotate them in a CW-CCW motion while holding the wire. Dont pull. It will stretch the wire insulation and can break strands of wire.</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000JNNWQ2/?tag=caraudiocom-20" target="_blank">IRWIN Vise-Grip Wire Stripping Tool / Wire Cutter, 8-Inch (2078309), Multicolor - Wire Strippers - Amazon.com</a></p><p></p><p>3. Crimpers. This will cost a couple bux but you will have them for 20 yrs. So it's worth it. You may go nuts next year and do a huge system once you expand your knowledge base</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WNVSMPN/?tag=caraudiocom-20" target="_blank">IWISS AP-50BI Battery Cable Ring Terminal Crimper for 8, 6, 4, 2AWG Copper Cable Lugs, Heavy Duty Wire Lugs and Battery Cable Ends - - Amazon.com</a></p><p></p><p>Give this a butchers' (closer look) and get back to us if you have any questions.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="just call me KeV, post: 8810617, member: 656095"] Ok. we have a way to move forward so let's get to the shopping list. I wanted to do this yesterday but I had my ass chained to an o-scope all day at work. This is a list of basic tools you will need and it's the kind of things you will probably only need to buy once in your life. We're going to assume you'll want to use more of this down the road and continue this hobby so I will offer links to kits of material which can be purchased cheaply. Long post but it will be jampacked full of other info you can use. Let's start with the easy stuff. Odds and sods 1. Heatshrink. This link is to a full kit of different sizes that you need. As I mentioned in the previous posts you can use a lighter or hair dryer to shrink this material. When you apply heat make sure that it is evenly spaced on the wires you have connected and there is no visible wire showing. Apply even heat in a left to right pattern. You will see the heatshrink flatten. Rotate the two wires while applying heat so it shrinks evenly and completely. If using a lighter do not allow direct flame on the heatshrink. (Important!) [URL='https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QM8249H/?tag=caraudiocom-20']MILAPEAK 650 PCS Heat Shrink Tubing Kit, UL Approved Heat Shrink Tube Wire Wrap, 2:1 Ratio Electrical Cable Sleeve Assortment with Storage Case for Long Lasting Insulation Protection (8 Sizes, Black): Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific[/URL] 2. Zip ties. These are essential when running wire from the front to the rear of the car, organization, and appearance. We want all of our wires routed safely and cleanly if possible. [URL='https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TG9VMWY/?tag=caraudiocom-20']Amazon.com: HMROPE 100pcs Cable Zip Ties Heavy Duty 8 Inch, Premium Plastic Wire Ties with 50 Pounds Tensile Strength, Self-Locking Black Nylon Tie Wraps for Indoor and Outdoor : Electronics[/URL] 3. Electrical and Tesa tape. You should have a roll of both handy. Tesa is great for wrapping wire in bundles and has many other purposes. I'll leave a link to the tesa and trust you to source the electrical tape. [URL='https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08239PWL7/?tag=caraudiocom-20']Wire Harness Automotive Cloth Tape - Adhesive High Noise Resistance Heat Proof Chemical Fiber Fabric Electrical Tape for Wrapping Wiring Harness/Insulation/Car Engine (0.75″82′Pack of 1 Piece): Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific[/URL] 4. Wire connector kit. It's worth the money to have one of these around the house. You can use this for speaker and wire connections. [URL='https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078PMWNJC/?tag=caraudiocom-20']Amlits 300 PCS Insulated Wire Electrical Connectors - Butt, Ring, Spade, Quick Disconnect - Crimp Terminals Connectors Assortment Kit: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific[/URL] 5. 8 guage connectors. It's cheaper to buy in bulk. [URL='https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08JX7LWDM/?tag=caraudiocom-20']Amazon.com: 20pcs Barrier Spade Fork Terminal Connector 8 GA AWG Gauge Crimp Red Black Boots : Industrial & Scientific[/URL] TOOLS 1. Wire cutters. (I don't use my strippers to cut wire as a general rule) I would reccomend buying two. The second link is for a pair of "finish/flush cutters. They are great for tight spaces and you would be surprised how often they come in handy. [URL='https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BVXGGKC/?tag=caraudiocom-20']Mr. Pen- Wire Cutter, 6 Inch, Wire Cutters, Diagonal Wire Cutters, Flush Cutter, Nippers, Side Cutters, Flush Cutters, Diagonal Cutter, Cutting Pliers, Floral Wire Cutter, Wire Pliers - - Amazon.com[/URL] [URL='https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09SL2TCH7/?tag=caraudiocom-20']VCELINK Small Wire Cutter Spring-loaded GJ706BL, Precision Flush Cutter Pliers, Diagonal Cutters for Electronics, Jewelry Making and Model Sprue, Soft Copper Wire Snips, 5-Inch - - Amazon.com[/URL] 2. Wire strippers. When we strip wire we want to use the proper hole for cutting the insulation on the wire. This is indicated on the cutters. Close the jaws completely and rotate them in a CW-CCW motion while holding the wire. Dont pull. It will stretch the wire insulation and can break strands of wire. [URL='https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000JNNWQ2/?tag=caraudiocom-20']IRWIN Vise-Grip Wire Stripping Tool / Wire Cutter, 8-Inch (2078309), Multicolor - Wire Strippers - Amazon.com[/URL] 3. Crimpers. This will cost a couple bux but you will have them for 20 yrs. So it's worth it. You may go nuts next year and do a huge system once you expand your knowledge base [URL='https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WNVSMPN/?tag=caraudiocom-20']IWISS AP-50BI Battery Cable Ring Terminal Crimper for 8, 6, 4, 2AWG Copper Cable Lugs, Heavy Duty Wire Lugs and Battery Cable Ends - - Amazon.com[/URL] Give this a butchers' (closer look) and get back to us if you have any questions. [/QUOTE]
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