How you can use Wire Ferrules (Why We Need Them!)

Cable ferrules may seem like a small component, but their impact on wire connections is significant. In this video we look at how to use cable ferrules in your projects to enhance the durability of your connections.

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0:00 what are they
0:35 why
0:50 stripping
1:00 tool adjustment
1:39 selection and crimp
2:00 why it's better
2:44 electrical cable

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[gregarrell]

Just started using them and a new crimper. Absolutely love how well they work.

[Vespanation]

That is SO cool! I'm not an electrician, just a mere mortal, but I do a bit of wiring, and I've never seen these before. Thanks for sharing this information!
- Paul, USA

[pattygq]

2:13 Finally a video that shows what it looks like after its been in the terminal block. Thank you!!

[BostLabs]

This is one of those things, that you needed, but didn't know you needed. Thanks, my set is on its way.

[knightwar]

I've seen this video like a week ago it was a good find now i'm thinking this could be a good thing to use on speaker wires to use them on spring clip audio sockets i wish the plastic tube on this ferrules was a heat shrink tube this will make the connection even more solid, and i wonder if a regular pliers make a good result as the crimping tool

[TheDervMan]

I’ve never come across those before. As you said, seems a great idea when using screw connectors. 👍🏻🔧

[isaac]

Holy hell. I had a selection of these in a cupboard (with a crimper), having accidentally ordered them rather than ring terminal connectors. Couldn't for the life of me figure out what they were for.

Immediately after seeing this, went and put them on all my block terminal cables. So much nicer!

They come out with a slightly ribbed texture (horizontally/around the circumference), which I suspect will give a better grip for the solar charge controller terminals especially. Twisted wire in those seem to work themselves out of the terminals at a rate of a mm a month or two.

[BillCook]

Bootlace ferrules should never be used on solid core cable. By crimping them on all you are doing is creating a weak point by the crimp tool.

[warped_spacetime]

Also useful for terminating bicycle brake/gear cables.

[daveayerstdavies]

Ferrules on solid cable? I'm not convinced.

[lawrencedavidson]

I discovered ferrules a few years ago. I use them constantly now.

[eabr]

I always use these on multistranded cable wires. Uninsulated bootlace ferrules are also good for a cleaner look and tighter spaces. There are also dual conductor options.

[rwd]

I was teached not to twist the copper before inserted in the ferrule

[andyb]

Thank you for the video I've got one of these so all of the strands get crimped and are secure in say a 3D driver board. Thank you again.

[DelticEngine]

I've seen a lot of uninsulated ferrules used in removable 13A plugs pre-wired onto appliance or extension cables. As an approximation to this I have put the type shown in this video (with the plastic part) on backwards, crimped, and then cut the plastic part off to give a neat uninsulated ferrule..

[wil]

Great work. If that was 7 core stranded copper conductors it’s recommended not to bootlace them

[lesliepieterse]

It would have been nice to see a close up of the ferrule after you have crimped it. I have been searching the web for a similar ferrule that does not have the plastic end bit. I think its called shark tooth crimp sleeve.

[voytek]

When I only have 2 or 4 wires to connect, what if I stiffen the end of the wire by covering it with tin and then screw it on?

[Digidoc]

How do crimp-on ferrules compair to dip-soldered wire?
I always tin the ends of stranded cable before inserting into a clamping connector.