Of all the videos on these connectors out there, this is the only that actually explains everything fully. Right down to which plug goes with which connector - yes, I even struggled with that for a bit......As a rank beginner and electrical dummy, I managed to get it done without any throw away pieces. Thanks folks :)
Thank you. I used to use molex connectors. They are easy to assemble and to replace pins on. But are not as water resistant. So now I will try these. Should have watched this first and bought the real tool. Thanks!
Open barrel are crimp only - that all purpose tool from the local hardware store is going nowhere, so leave that for cutting machine screws and get the right tool. Typically, these benefit from the extra wrist tab that locks onto the insulation to prevent pullback - the stamped connectors he showed come with that I think. Closed barrel can be crimped or soldered. And for any pin connector system, get extraction tools to match the manufacturer. The connector in this video is a front release type - pretty good all purpose. The pin goes on the wire before putting it in the shell and closing it up. If you are worried about pushed pins on hookup, then a rear release system is bullet proof [but not as commonly used]. But, you gotta pull your wires through the shell first before putting on pins, and if you get arrangement wrong you will be cutting those crimps off and reaching for new brass... no mistakes forgiven. There are exceptions to these arrangements to be sure [some very clever inventors out there, you know]. I like these Deutsch connectors for most devices: reasonable heat resistance, pins stay put, and brass has fair protection from an occasional hose down. Just make two pigtails [one male connector/one female] and keep them in the toolbox for troubleshooting if need be - alot of end devices are potted/sealed [with short leads provided] and your typical meter lead is too big to jam into these connectors without risking damage. I found one example [but you could just make your own]: www.pico-technology-deutschland.de/Deutsch-DTPXX-4-Connector-Breakout-Lead-for-4-pin-Large-Connectors. Disclosure? I know nothing about this company, and have not done business with them. I just stumbled upon the right item to demonstrate - notice they leave enough single conductor available to put an amp clamp on it for testing. If you've sleeved wires or heat shrunk them into a bundle, this is a time saver down the road.
Needed to learn connectors for HD. Found gray hair and suspenders!! This will be my teacher. Then he said MSD system on dragster. I gotta sub now. Going to be doing Holley EFI on my turbo turd soon as bike is done.
Not always true. Purchased a knock off, non-ratcheting tool for crimping the pins in some knock off Weather Pack connectors. Both the tool and connectors have been working great for crimping and hundreds of miles without failure. People copy ideas all the time with great success.
This was a great video I bought lights with these connectors and need to remove the connectors to snake the wire through the hole. I was uncertain how to take these apart, and you really helped out. I assume I can take them apart feed them through, and put them back together. Thank you
Hi, I'm converting a few of my early 1994 Harley-Davidson connectors to Deutch. I discovered one of the ports has 2 wires going into it. I would imagine that trying to force 2 wires into one of the Deutch connectors is a "no-no"? In my case would it be best to peel back some of the insulation and soldier the two together and then use one port? Can't seem to find an answer to this. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and advice. I hope my above question made sense.
Dumb question maybe. Does the crimp come into play anyway in the lock? I have a hood set of square crimpers that make a wire ferrel into a square for screw down term like amps and fuse blocks. Doesnt have a point but makes a super tight square in the barrel. Should have bought a kit. I paid $100 for 2 wire kits. All they are is 12x 18-20" of wire with Male and female connectors to extend wires sorta plug and play.
I found both sets I ordered. I have male and female barrels. As easy as they come apart I'll try some and see if they work. Pretty impressed how easy they are to work with compared to weather pack for sure. Other than crimpers no special tools. Have them but didny need anything but a pocket screwdriver.
Well, I was always a weather pack person, but I saw that you switched over to deutsch, and Rob Dahm uses deutsch. So I think on my Lotus I'm going to use Deutsch. But my Jeep and Dodge will still get Weather Packs.
You forgot to mention observing the connection polarity #1 and #2 stamped on each different connector. If the wires are inserted in the wrong hole, polarity sensitive loads like LED lights will not work.
Thank you sir for the great video. Can you tell me what the minimum gauge of wire is this connector can take. I have 8 wires that are really thin (maybe 20 gauge) that I need to group them into one connector. Thank you!
Product specs say AWG 16-22 .... I have been able to use 14 gauge in the pins, I have not tried smaller gauges. See this link for the specs. www.buydeutsch.com/connectors-s/1921.htm?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwvXB8aj-4wIVif_jBx1a_gekEAAYAyAAEgKQi_D_BwE
Lever-Family-Racing it is ingress protection level (ie International protection marking). First number relates to dust, particles and objects, second relates to water. IP68 means that it is dust tight (maximum possible protection, from 0 to 6) and can be immersed in water to 1m deep (from 0 to 9k, where 0 is no protection, 9k powerful hot water jets). Info about IP rating and water depth I found on TE website, product’s FAQ
these are used all over. sooooo much easier than the weather pack imo. LADD industries is a distributor too. I really wished they would come out with a larger series that the DT. There isn't any connector that has multiple ports for 10 AWG. Whole new series would be slick for converting old marine engine wire harness over to deutsch.. 12-10awg .. 14 is about the max that i know of.
There are larger Deutsch connectors. I cant give you the p#'s right now bc my kit is on the truck but I know there are some large ones in there. Theres also a deutsch but connector and a deutsch 1 to 2pin adaptor, so you can go from an existing connector and add 1 more off of it.
Of all the videos on these connectors out there, this is the only that actually explains everything fully. Right down to which plug goes with which connector - yes, I even struggled with that for a bit......As a rank beginner and electrical dummy, I managed to get it done without any throw away pieces. Thanks folks :)
Great job, I need a refresher course and hopped-skipped thru yours.. found everything i needed and more. THANKS!!
Outstanding instruction and great production quality of close-ups and work audio. Thanks for the video!
Thank you. I used to use molex connectors. They are easy to assemble and to replace pins on.
But are not as water resistant.
So now I will try these.
Should have watched this first and bought the real tool.
Thanks!
A man I can understand and learn from. Thank You
Thank you.
Very nice video. Good camera angles and no mumbo-jumbo B.S., right to the point.
They look like good strong weather proof connectors.
Thank You.
Very few people make effective streaming information as you provided. Excellent Video. Thanks
Thank you.
More videos of this please in further details of tools, different between open barrel and close barrel, stamp and solid. I simply love this video.
Open barrel are crimp only - that all purpose tool from the local hardware store is going nowhere, so leave that for cutting machine screws and get the right tool. Typically, these benefit from the extra wrist tab that locks onto the insulation to prevent pullback - the stamped connectors he showed come with that I think. Closed barrel can be crimped or soldered. And for any pin connector system, get extraction tools to match the manufacturer. The connector in this video is a front release type - pretty good all purpose. The pin goes on the wire before putting it in the shell and closing it up. If you are worried about pushed pins on hookup, then a rear release system is bullet proof [but not as commonly used]. But, you gotta pull your wires through the shell first before putting on pins, and if you get arrangement wrong you will be cutting those crimps off and reaching for new brass... no mistakes forgiven. There are exceptions to these arrangements to be sure [some very clever inventors out there, you know].
I like these Deutsch connectors for most devices: reasonable heat resistance, pins stay put, and brass has fair protection from an occasional hose down. Just make two pigtails [one male connector/one female] and keep them in the toolbox for troubleshooting if need be - alot of end devices are potted/sealed [with short leads provided] and your typical meter lead is too big to jam into these connectors without risking damage. I found one example [but you could just make your own]: www.pico-technology-deutschland.de/Deutsch-DTPXX-4-Connector-Breakout-Lead-for-4-pin-Large-Connectors. Disclosure? I know nothing about this company, and have not done business with them. I just stumbled upon the right item to demonstrate - notice they leave enough single conductor available to put an amp clamp on it for testing. If you've sleeved wires or heat shrunk them into a bundle, this is a time saver down the road.
Thanks for the information.
Needed to learn connectors for HD. Found gray hair and suspenders!! This will be my teacher. Then he said MSD system on dragster. I gotta sub now. Going to be doing Holley EFI on my turbo turd soon as bike is done.
Sweet! More expensive tools and connector sets.
Exactly what I needed.
Thank you for the tutorial.
The correct tool is very expensive, the knock offs do not do the job.
Not always true. Purchased a knock off, non-ratcheting tool for crimping the pins in some knock off Weather Pack connectors. Both the tool and connectors have been working great for crimping and hundreds of miles without failure. People copy ideas all the time with great success.
@@cri8tor That is good to here.
Nice. Great video thank you for taking the time to make it.
Thanks!
Excelent teacher. Thank you.
Thank You.
This was a great video I bought lights with these connectors and need to remove the connectors to snake the wire through the hole. I was uncertain how to take these apart, and you really helped out. I assume I can take them apart feed them through, and put them back together.
Thank you
Correct.. Maybe upgrade to the next number of pins and include the extra wire in the plug?
Thanks
Great video. Can you please make a video on how to assemble a Deutsch DTM series connector.
Verry good instructions, the part number and name of crimper tool
excellent video !!! great job very informative !!!!
Thank You.
Hi, I'm converting a few of my early 1994 Harley-Davidson connectors to Deutch. I discovered one of the ports has 2 wires going into it. I would imagine that trying to force 2 wires into one of the Deutch connectors is a "no-no"? In my case would it be best to peel back some of the insulation and soldier the two together and then use one port? Can't seem to find an answer to this. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and advice. I hope my above question made sense.
Do you have any other empty pips in the connector? In stead of soldering the wires together, run them through the connector separately.
@@ThrottleStopRacing no it doesn't
@@kennethwise7108 I think you have no other choice....wish I had a more elegant solution.
@@ThrottleStopRacing Sounds good thank you for the response
Dumb question maybe. Does the crimp come into play anyway in the lock? I have a hood set of square crimpers that make a wire ferrel into a square for screw down term like amps and fuse blocks. Doesnt have a point but makes a super tight square in the barrel. Should have bought a kit. I paid $100 for 2 wire kits. All they are is 12x 18-20" of wire with Male and female connectors to extend wires sorta plug and play.
The crimp does not play a part in the lock.
I found both sets I ordered. I have male and female barrels. As easy as they come apart I'll try some and see if they work. Pretty impressed how easy they are to work with compared to weather pack for sure. Other than crimpers no special tools. Have them but didny need anything but a pocket screwdriver.
good video
Well, I was always a weather pack person, but I saw that you switched over to deutsch, and Rob Dahm uses deutsch. So I think on my Lotus I'm going to use Deutsch.
But my Jeep and Dodge will still get Weather Packs.
I think you will be happy with the choices of connectors available. Thanks
You forgot to mention observing the connection polarity #1 and #2 stamped on each different connector. If the wires are inserted in the wrong hole, polarity sensitive loads like LED lights will not work.
My oversight.
Thank you sir for the great video. Can you tell me what the minimum gauge of wire is this connector can take. I have 8 wires that are really thin (maybe 20 gauge) that I need to group them into one connector. Thank you!
Product specs say AWG 16-22 .... I have been able to use 14 gauge in the pins, I have not tried smaller gauges. See this link for the specs.
www.buydeutsch.com/connectors-s/1921.htm?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwvXB8aj-4wIVif_jBx1a_gekEAAYAyAAEgKQi_D_BwE
Magic ..it just comes out! What are you touching inside of the connector..something on the pin.. something on connector what magic are you doing ?
There is a small clip on the inside of the connector that must be moved to remove the pin (shown in video?)
good video. what is the IP rating of such connector?
i found the answer. ip68, immersion up to 3 feets
@@Sultanbayev I do not know what that means, I assume it has to do with how resistant it is to the elements?
Lever-Family-Racing it is ingress protection level (ie International protection marking). First number relates to dust, particles and objects, second relates to water. IP68 means that it is dust tight (maximum possible protection, from 0 to 6) and can be immersed in water to 1m deep (from 0 to 9k, where 0 is no protection, 9k powerful hot water jets).
Info about IP rating and water depth I found on TE website, product’s FAQ
@@Sultanbayev Thank you very much, a clear concise and understandable explanation.
Lever-Family-Racing you are welcome. You showed me how to prepare connectors, i shared some back)
great, thanks you made my decision
Thanks this video continues to be popular.
thanks
You very welcome.
these are used all over. sooooo much easier than the weather pack imo. LADD industries is a distributor too.
I really wished they would come out with a larger series that the DT. There isn't any connector that has multiple ports for 10 AWG. Whole new series would be slick for converting old marine engine wire harness over to deutsch.. 12-10awg .. 14 is about the max that i know of.
There are larger Deutsch connectors. I cant give you the p#'s right now bc my kit is on the truck but I know there are some large ones in there. Theres also a deutsch but connector and a deutsch 1 to 2pin adaptor, so you can go from an existing connector and add 1 more off of it.
Thanks for the information.
"Slide it in and crimp it" - unfortunately my wife divorced me the next morning.
I have no rely to that
Great video, just some constructive criticism, people are here to learn your knowledge, not listen to your annoying, loud back ground music
Newer videos do no have music in the background.
Like every thing is so far away don't know what the fuck this guy is doing thanks but no thanks
Sorry