Firstascent
Solar Enthusiast
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I’m a big fan of tools that just work, and using a razor blade for the thick insulation on PV wire wasn’t an option.
i came across these tools from Rennsteig (I love me some good German tools) and just tested them for the first time today and they’re perfect!
The stripper is specifically for 8/10/12awg wire and cuts through thick/tough insulation very well! Has an adjustable depth gauge for stripping the right amount off. Very very happy with this.
then onto the crimper, I needed a good MC4 crimp tool for 8awg wire/connectors. The handles are similar style to other ratcheting die crimp tools, the die I chose is specifically for open style 10/12awg (your typical style) MC4 connectors but then for closed barrel style 8awg MC4 connectors. The crimp is solid and perfect! I went back and forth on getting the crimp tool as I have some good crimp tools for your typical lug crimps and these aren’t cheap, but I wanted to know I had a good crimp and not have to second guess it.
so for me, it was worth it.
i came across these tools from Rennsteig (I love me some good German tools) and just tested them for the first time today and they’re perfect!
The stripper is specifically for 8/10/12awg wire and cuts through thick/tough insulation very well! Has an adjustable depth gauge for stripping the right amount off. Very very happy with this.
then onto the crimper, I needed a good MC4 crimp tool for 8awg wire/connectors. The handles are similar style to other ratcheting die crimp tools, the die I chose is specifically for open style 10/12awg (your typical style) MC4 connectors but then for closed barrel style 8awg MC4 connectors. The crimp is solid and perfect! I went back and forth on getting the crimp tool as I have some good crimp tools for your typical lug crimps and these aren’t cheap, but I wanted to know I had a good crimp and not have to second guess it.
so for me, it was worth it.
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