My dealer did an initial install and used these to crimp IRs and a fireplace wire. It's kind of a metal clip. Is this something available at Home Depot or something? I want to do a couple more and could probably easily do it myself

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Yeah. Totally. You want to get butt connectors

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Yeah. Totally. You want to get butt connectors

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Was a little worried to search this on my work computer, but found what I was looking for

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They even have ones that seal for outdoor crimping.

Yep, Dolphins (Actually a brand), butt, b-wire or even 'beans' - all names for the same thing and commonly available.

 

Not a big fan on how he crimped them though - looks like he used side cutters or something - but that's just a side note

I also.like these, though more expensive.

Wago 222-412 LEVER-NUTS 2 Conductor Compact Connectors 50 PK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HIOP6SC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_T33bybKW66T14

15 hours ago, Cyknight said:

Not a big fan on how he crimped

whats the proper way to crimp these?

Using a proper crimping tool made for the task.

https://www.acklandsgrainger.com/en/product/CNL909?gclid=CJqH7o7V588CFZSCaQodGMMPSQ&cm_mmc=PPC:GOOGLEPLAA-_-Cable and Wire Crimping Tools-_-Crimping Tools-_-CNL909&AL!3645!3!54598815802!!!g!71846423959!&s_kwcid=AL!3645!3!54598815802!!!g!71846423959!&ef_id=Vo2JagAAAdFj6dOH:20161019200442:s

 

for a quick example

 

Using a proper crimping tool made for the task.

https://www.acklandsgrainger.com/en/product/CNL909?gclid=CJqH7o7V588CFZSCaQodGMMPSQ&cm_mmc=PPC:GOOGLEPLAA-_-Cable and Wire Crimping Tools-_-Crimping Tools-_-CNL909&AL!3645!3!54598815802!!!g!71846423959!&s_kwcid=AL!3645!3!54598815802!!!g!71846423959!&ef_id=Vo2JagAAAdFj6dOH:20161019200442:s

 

for a quick example

 

$115 for a pair o plyers!

Well those specifically would be for professional installers - it's the one I have - but it gets used numerous times a day - and has lasted for a decade with no wear (go Channellock!). 20-30 dollar pairs for the DIY guy are certainly available.