Boat Electrical: Understanding Terminals

All sailors and boat owners should have a basic understanding of 12-Volt DC systems, basic electrical concepts, and the tools you need to maintain and fix your boat’s electrical system. When you’re traveling and something goes wrong, you can’t just call an electrician—YOU must be the electrician. In this series, we want to empower you to do that.

In today’s video, we talk in detail about the different ways to connect wires to your boat and to each other, via terminals and connectors. You’ll understand types of connectors, tools you need to install them, and lotions and potions to help keep them secure and prevent corrosion.

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TERMINALS & CONNECTORS

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IN THIS VIDEO:

[00:46] Why it’s important
[01:30] Types of Terminals
[01:52] Crimp Connectors
[02:40] Color Meanings
[03:06] Crimp Connector Tools
[04:28] How to Use a Crimp Connector
[07:30] Lever Wire Connectors
[09:32] Spade Connectors & Quick Releases
[10:27] Ring Terminals & Bus Bars
[11:10] Benefits of Using Removable Connections
[11:54] What About BIG Connections? (Like Battery Terminal)
[14:04] Dangers of Loose Connections
[14:49] Why Soldering Connections is Not Enough
[17:02] Lotions & Potions to Protect Connections
[17:21] Dielectric Greases / Tune-Up Grease
[18:05] Conductive Greases
[19:24] Silicone
[20:08] Heat-Shrink Tubing
[20:35] Using Heat-Shrink as Labels
[22:03] Tapes
[22:32] Terminal Blocks
[24:45] Mechanical Fasteners
[25:39] Dealing with Corrosion
[26:19] Terminal Sizing
[27:07] Ferrules, Perks, and How to Use Them
[29:06] Ending

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