240v female crimp spades?

[gbrown100]

Hi everyone.

I have an old 1980's computer. The power lead appears to be a moulded .75mm flex that feeds into the power supply and is connected on L and N using a female spade connector, the earth is a ring. The computer is fused at the plug with a 3amp fuse. It's damaged and I want to replace the whole thing with a new flex which I have purchased. I find it odd the new one comes with a 13 amp fuse but will swap for 3 amp.

I bought a new crimping tool which came with the red, blue & yellow but only red female spade with no insulation and they look flimsy... can anyone tell me whether there is a better source of decent quality connectors that are better for this usage? I can't seem to find any anywhere. They all seem to be automotive.

Thanks

Graham

 

[Taylortwocities]

Like this you mean?

To crimp these, you need a proper rachet crimping tool.

 

[flameport]

https://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/connectors/wire-terminals-splices/spade-connectors/

 

[danechip]

I'm guessing you will be asking about the famous 'blue smoke' next.

 

[Sureitsoff?]

https://cpc.farnell.com/jst-japan-solderless-terminals/sto-2-5t-250n/terminal-female-6-3x0-8mm/dp/CN12681?st=6.3 mm lucar connector

i always prefer this style as you can see i the crimp is ok, yes i do have the dedicated crimp tol, and can also add solder as well if needed,then cover with heatshrink sleeving

 

[Astra99]

My personal recommendation would be to solder the spades on to the new cable. I have seen too many, even well-made crimps with good quality ratchet tools, fail!

 

[mattylad]

Go to your local car motor factors and ask them, they generally carry large ranges of stuff like this.

 

[mattylad]

BTW, after looking around I am amazed at the number of suppliers like screwfix, b&Q, toolstation et all that do not carry insulated crimps.

 

[ETAF]

like these
https://www.screwfix.com/p/insulate...txwq7vw74RkeogJ_FQBoCMoYQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
https://www.toolstation.com/electrical-crimp-pack/p59926
https://www.toolstation.com/spade-type-connector-female/p19822

 

[Taylortwocities]

like these

I did already post link to those, but I think the OP is looking for FULLY insulated crimps.

 

[ETAF]

i saw the image didn't realize it was a link

 

[AndyPRK]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RED-6-3M...484021?hash=item337da7d875:g:8fcAAOxyOa9R1ER7

 

[mattylad]

and what to do with the 98 left? lol

 

[ETAF]

sell them on ebay

 

[Sureitsoff?]

I can send you some of this style and some heatshrink sleeving if you want (small donation to a charity of your choice please) PM me if you want them