Crimp to extend GEC

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Hello, its our 10th year in business and we do about 90/10 resi/commercial. I have a panel move that now requires extending the 4awg GEC due to site conditions and I'm looking into what crimper I need to do this. The battery powered 5/6k options are definite not in the budget to purchase, I will rent one if I have to. I haven't needed one before and may not again for years. That said, does anyone know of a manual (hydraulic) crimper $500 or less that's listed for use with a listed grounding crimp? Many thanks
 
ActionDave said:
Talk to your local supply house, usually they will have a crimping tool that can be rented.
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I can rent one but I'd prefer purchasing if there is an option to fit my budget as it may come in handy down the road. Thanks.
 
Greenlee makes a variety of manual crimpers for under $500. Here's one that under $300 on Amazon:

www.greenlee.com

K-SERIES MECHANICAL CRIMP TOOL 8 - 1/0 AWG | Greenlee

Find product information for K05-SYNCRO K-SERIES MECHANICAL crimping tool here. Shop now!
www.greenlee.com www.greenlee.com

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infinity said:
Greenlee makes a variety of manual crimpers for under $500. Here's one that under $300 on Amazon:

www.greenlee.com

K-SERIES MECHANICAL CRIMP TOOL 8 - 1/0 AWG | Greenlee

Find product information for K05-SYNCRO K-SERIES MECHANICAL crimping tool here. Shop now!
www.greenlee.com www.greenlee.com

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This was my first investigation and from the greenlee site it appears it only does buttsplice type splices none of which listed for grounding..
 
infinity said:
This is listed for bonding and grounding. You would just need to find a crimper that is listed for this particular butt splice. I would assume that many are so listed including the ones made by Greenlee.

ILSCO CTL4 COMPRESSION BARREL SPLICE #4STR-#4STR | Gordon Electric Supply, Inc.

ILSCO CTL4 COMPRESSION BARREL SPLICE #4STR-#4STR
www.gordonelectricsupply.com www.gordonelectricsupply.com
infinity said:
This is listed for bonding and grounding. You would just need to find a crimper that is listed for this particular butt splice. I would assume that many are so listed including the ones made by Greenlee.

ILSCO CTL4 COMPRESSION BARREL SPLICE #4STR-#4STR | Gordon Electric Supply, Inc.

ILSCO CTL4 COMPRESSION BARREL SPLICE #4STR-#4STR
www.gordonelectricsupply.com www.gordonelectricsupply.com
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Thank you the k05 is indeed rated for these
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kwired said:
For a one time thing like this how about looking into Cadweld one shot products?
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3 ft tall crawl space is where the original load center was. When it was upgraded 30 yrs ago they left the 200 amp load center there and ran a 4 awg to it. We installed a new 200-amp load center in the garage and rerouted all the circuits. I'm afraid the Cadweld could burn the home down.
 
ElectriPat said:
3 ft tall crawl space is where the original load center was. When it was upgraded 30 yrs ago they left the 200 amp load center there and ran a 4 awg to it. We installed a new 200-amp load center in the garage and rerouted all the circuits. I'm afraid the Cadweld could burn the home down.
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Might need to provide some shielding depending on circumstances and maybe bring some water with you just in case.

Plumbers been crawling into such spaces and soldering lines for years and find ways to protect from burning down the house. And they might need to get into some tight areas with the heat, I am assuming you can bring end of existing conductor to a spot that is sort of open at least.
 
A greenlee k111is about $240 will crimp #8-#1 copper or #8-#4 aluminum lugs or butt splices. An ilsco ct-4 splice will work fine for this.
 
I picked up an ilsco MT-25 tool years ago at a pawn shop for $21. Not as good as some other tools, but it's probably worth $21 just in scrap weight :)
 
If you need to do this on rare occasions you can get cheap crimper. I hate to say it but Harbor Freight sells them almost as cheap as some of the crimps. This one if $56.00

I would get it if I only had one or two crimps to make

www.harborfreight.com

Hydraulic Wire Crimping Tool

Amazing deals on this Hydraulic Wire Crimping Tool at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
www.harborfreight.com www.harborfreight.com


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Thanks everyone I'm leaning towards the MD6 by burndy since it could be also used for service conductors. Found one on the new brand new for 366. Any thoughts on why or why not? The k05 is limited in size of conductors, same with k111. I'm planning to be alive/in business for 40 more years God willing so trying to make a good investment..
 
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