Deutsch or Weatherpak connectors for my DIY harnesses

[ramdough]

All,

I am making some DIY harnesses for things like lights, diesel heater, etc….

I would like to connectorize it some.

Does anyone have a connector series they prefer?

Some need to be water tight…. Some will not.

Do you prefer a different brand all together?


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[Keith Knight]

I used all deutsch connectors.
I would send pictures but for some reason it won’t allow it.

 

[Skyhawk13205]

I like the deutch connectors. The barrel crimps are superior in my option to the weather pack fold over tabs. The barrel 4 crimp is what is commonly used in aviation circular cannon plugs. The style crimp tool I use is the AF8 with the universal positioner.

 

[GeneralDisorder]

Deutsch and Amphenol have better pin density - weatherpack is 1980's technology. Note that there are multiple types and sizes of Deutsch connectors. DT, DTM, and DTP being the most common.

If you truly want it to look the part then you go with Amphenol Mil Spec Aerospace connectors:

https://www.amphenol-aerospace.com/products/mil-spec-type-circulars

 

[Wingnut13]

I’ve used both, yes the weather pack connectors are bulky but I’ve never had a problem with them. That are also inexpensive. As long as they are crimped correctly I don’t think you should have a problem.

As pointed out above the deutsch connectors are more compact. Certainly a factor when thinking of pulling them through a rubber boot into the cab or some such place.

 

[Ronmar]

I always first ask myself, does it really need a connector...

 

[Guyfang]

I used all deutsch connectors.
I would send pictures but for some reason it won’t allow it.

Below the comment block, is a paperclip, and the words Attach Files. You can use that to attach pictures.

 

[ramdough]

I like the deutch connectors. The barrel crimps are superior in my option to the weather pack fold over tabs. The barrel 4 crimp is what is commonly used in aviation circular cannon plugs. The style crimp tool I use is the AF8 with the universal positioner.

I have an AF8, What positioner do you have or recommend?


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[Skyhawk13205]

I have an AF8, What positioner do you have or recommend?


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i use the UH2-5. It has a set screw to position the contacts, it is very nice when you are working with a bunch of different pin sizes, the problem is it is easy to not position them right and get a badcrimp.

 

[spankybear]

What is your budget... For the money Weatherpack goes much farther...