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Buchanan Crimper
Anyone use C-24 Buchanan crimper? If so how do you like it?
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You go Sparky.
I've had mine about a year and have had no problems. It works great, but is a little costly I think I paid about 75 dollars for mine.
If using Buchannon crimp barrels, then I would say agreed. When using another brand like Union or Thomas and Betts, then to do the proper thing you must use the tool they say to use, which in my book is not near as superior as the Buchannon c-24.Only way to go!
I think I own 3 of them. Won't crimp any other way.
Anyone use C-24 Buchanan crimper? If so how do you like it?
Works fine.:thumbsup: But only use them when local inspectors require them to be used. Haven't used them for a while since I'm now on the commercial side.
The AHJ on one job I worked wouldn't accept any crimps on Buchannans unless Buchannan crimper was used. That is the one and only time I ever bothered to use them.
Been a long time, but isn't it the Buch crimper that can be adjusted to crimp so tight that the EGCs can end up cut? I was taking some boxes apart on a kitchen rewire and most of the EGCs in one box were crimped so tight they broke.
Brought back bad memories.
Been a long time, but isn't it the Buch crimper that can be adjusted to crimp so tight that the EGCs can end up cut? I was taking some boxes apart on a kitchen rewire and most of the EGCs in one box were crimped so tight they broke.
Brought back bad memories.
Hmmm... Not sure about that. The only adjustment on my C-24 is the slide stop/lock for either small 2006S or the larger 2011S splice caps.
I guess if the guy putting on the crimp sleeve has 6-foot arms, kinda like an orangutan, he could possibly over crimp.
I don’t think I could do it myself though, unless I was jumping up and down on the handles.
I guess if the guy putting on the crimp sleeve has 6-foot arms, kinda like an orangutan, he could possibly over crimp.
I don’t think I could do it myself though, unless I was jumping up and down on the handles. Only way to go!
I inherited one from the BM of Local 606 (circa 1968), and never used it. Don't doubt that it does a great crimp, just never used it . . .
As other men have posted here "use the manfacturers tooling with his product", period.
You can 'mash-a-lug' with your nines, just don't look back . . .
Work'in For That Free Tee . . .
The only 'adjustment' that can be made, in regards to how far the crimp is made, is how strong you are.The AHJ on one job I worked wouldn't accept any crimps on Buchannans unless Buchannan crimper was used. That is the one and only time I ever bothered to use them.
Been a long time, but isn't it the Buch crimper that can be adjusted to crimp so tight that the EGCs can end up cut? I was taking some boxes apart on a kitchen rewire and most of the EGCs in one box were crimped so tight they broke.
Brought back bad memories.
Never used one. The only crimpers I own are T&B old style red and black handle and the one on my Klein side cutters. Looks like crimping those egc's is great way to go. I guess I am old school and still use wingnuts. But the crimp looks much easier, stronger and does not take up so much room in the box.
I purchased mine to crimp MTW 16 AWG. I also purchased splice caps and insulators along with spade terminals from Buchanan. I do a lot of control work and figured it would make the cabinets look better along with good crimps. Don't want production to go down because of me.
Why crimp?
I twist and use "greenies.
I twist and use "greenies.
Here is somthing to think about if you have a Buch crimper. The crimp tube is listed for current carrying conductors. So that means if insulated properly, you can splice the hots and neutrals, and when you use that crimper, it is my opinion that you have a pretty good splice there. Equal to a wirenut. As far as grounds go, I have been told by some people who really look into this type of stuff that greenies are the only listed means to connect ground wires together.
2008- 250.8 (A).
I use "greenies" for "his" (AHJ) pleasure.
Plus that lil' hole is handy. Makes it easy for the AHJ to see the EGC connections are made.
Less labor and cost. (they aint cheap, but very convenient)
I use "greenies" for "his" (AHJ) pleasure.
Plus that lil' hole is handy. Makes it easy for the AHJ to see the EGC connections are made.
Less labor and cost. (they aint cheap, but very convenient)
Leland, Im still on 05, how about a heads up? Whats it say?2008- 250.8 (A).
Leland, Im still on 05, how about a heads up? Whats it say?
Same as 05' only "listed, 1 thru 8" , not in pragraph form.
MAC, Off Topic- Whats Up with the International Mkt Plc Wkiki. Are they gonna save it?
Hmmm... Not sure about that. I guess if the guy putting on the crimp sleeve has 6-foot arms, kinda like an orangutan, he could possibly over crimp.
Hey, I kind of resemble that remark.
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