Spliseal

[CYQK]

Saw the folks from Spliseal at the miami boat show yesterday
Their process for butt connecting wires seems impressive
Has anyone tried their stuff

 

[uncledom]

Just watched the video on their website. I can see you having the crimp lay off to one side of the "die" and wind up with the connector exposed in a spot. What is the remelting temp of the insulation? Just a few thoughts.

 

[dlochner]

Interesting idea, pretty sure I won't be spending money on it. Too many parts and pieces to make the splice and AC electricity is required. The crimps are dimple crimps, not a compression crimp that a decent quality crimping tool yields. Marine Wire Termination – Marine How To

 

[CYQK]

Got it thanks
Was just hoping to use the die and sealant over my own crimps

 

[uncledom]

I would trust it more if it will fit over an insulated crimp and seal out air and moisture.

 

[Claude L.-Auger]

Saw it too at the show but will stay away for a number of reasons: 1) Cost of cheapest kit was around $100. How long would it be before you needed to reorder the melting sticks? 2) Did not like the size of the joint made. Looked about 1/4'' O.D. 3) Even though was told about perfect insulation from air and water I'm left with doubts ! 4) Didn't think it would provide as solid a connection as a good crimped one.

 

[uncledom]

I use this for years.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Gardner-Bender-4-fl-oz-Liquid-Electrical-Tape-Black-LTB-400/100119178

It's a bit messier so you need to rag off the area but it is a sealed butt splice or which ever connector you install. I have used it on ring terminals and the like without getting it on the actual connection area like the ring which I cover with Noalox conductive grease. I never need to do a connection twice.
It comes in colors also.