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Accele CR-101SS-20

Waterproof solder + shrink butt connectors — 20-pack (for 22-18 gauge wire)

MFR # CR-101SS-20

Accele CR-101SS-20

Accele CR-101SS-20

Waterproof solder + shrink butt connectors — 20-pack (for 22-18 gauge wire)

MFR # CR-101SS-20

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Good product

Keith from Allentown, PA on 1/12/2023

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Ordering was simple and easy and they came in without a problem. These are exactly as described and work well.

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James from Blackwater, MO on 9/26/2022

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easy to use

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Nelson from Ennis, TX on 8/29/2022

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these things are neat all you need is to twist them western union style and then hit it with a heat gun and you are done. They were not much more than cheap butt connectors and much easier to work than a solder.

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Andrew from Mineola, NY on 6/1/2022

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These work great. So much easier than using a soldering iron.

Pros: Easy to use, waterproof

Cons: Non

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Excellent

Crutchfield customer from Fort Campbell, KY on 1/2/2022

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These are the best for shade tree mechanics that don't wire often enough to justify a soldering gun, solder, and flux; but still want to get an outstanding connection. Very easy to use, just strip the wires and use a lighter or heat gun.

Pros: Super easy to use, gets you shrink wrap, moisture protection and solder all in one.

Cons: Maybe expensive if you solder large numbers of wires on a frequent basis. But if you only occasionally do, and only small amounts, the convenience more than justifies the price per solder.

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Crutchfield customer from Rising Sun, MD on 11/16/2021

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Don't over heat

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Quick and reliable

Crutchfield customer from Nome, AK on 11/15/2021

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Easy to use.

Pros: Easy to use, and quick install

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Crutchfield customer from Palmyra, NY on 9/20/2021

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Worked easily and quickly

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Six stars!

Crutchfield customer from Eau Claire, WI on 7/29/2021

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These deserve six stars! Solder in the center, and red shrink binders to hold the wire, sheathed in shrink tube. These are the best! Crutchfield is first class!

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Crutchfield customer from Columbus, NE on 7/29/2021

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easy to use n worth being moisture sealed

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Easy solid connections

Crutchfield customer from Decatur, AL on 6/21/2021

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These are awesome. Easy to use, seals great, not bulky, looks great.

Pros: Easy, strong, looks great.

Cons: None.

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Simply Awesome

Cefin from Trujillo Alto, PR on 5/18/2021

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This product is awesome, I used this product to prepare my new radio receiver with the proper connector for use in my 1997 vehicle. Each and every connection worked perfect using a small heat gun. I would like to say that there are a few things to pay attention to, such as; keep the exposed wire in the center of the butt connector when starting to heat the connector, avoid inadvertently heating any of the other wires to prevent them from sticking or even getting damaged and finally give the connector time to cool down enough so it doesn't bend.

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Must have

Crutchfield customer from Fargo, ND on 5/12/2021

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Greatest thing ever for what I was doing. I installed a new stereo in the pontoon boat so wire access for the heat gun was great. I got the job done in no time at all and I know that everything will be waterproof!

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Derrick from Jacksonville, FL on 5/2/2021

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Super easy to use and you don't have to worry about the connection coming loose. Also the connection is also waterproof.

Pros: Easy to install, waterproof, solder connection

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Crutchfield customer from Woodstock, GA on 1/17/2021

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Works awesome. The soldiered connection was easy and made a strong connection.

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Crutchfield customer from Phoenix, AZ on 11/24/2020

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easy to use

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Guest from Portland, OR on 11/15/2020

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A wonderful product. A little pricey here, but well worth it. I bought mine at the local electronics supply house.

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Crutchfield customer from Wauseon, OH on 9/17/2020

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Great butt connectors. Just have to take a little time with low heat and they make a great connection

Pros: Great connection

Cons: Can't go fast with to much heat

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Crutchfield customer from Powell, OH on 8/15/2020

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These work well, just need a heat gun to melt and they seal well and the solder melts to secure the wiring connection!

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Crutchfield customer from Indianapolis, IN on 7/8/2020

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This product is what every other adapter wishes it was. Weatherproof and soldered all in one.

Pros: Weatherproof and solder connector

Cons: none

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Crutchfield customer from Dayton, OH on 7/7/2020

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Easy to use and better than a crimping connector. 100% water tight. Great Product!

Pros: No crimping required. Strong Bond with solder connection and water tight seal

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Crutchfield customer from Dallas, GA on 6/28/2020

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Great product

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Crutchfield customer from Scotts Valley, CA on 6/15/2020

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These are a bit finicky, but they do work as intended. Kinda feel like they don't really save time. Does give a clean look to the install when done.

Pros: crimp free connections with just a heat gun

Cons: take a few to get the hang of them, also they are a bit gummy until they fully cool

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Crutchfield customer from Waialua, HI on 6/12/2020

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Perfect if you don't have a soldering iron!

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Crutchfield customer from La Fayette, NY on 5/19/2020

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Not as easy to use as I had imagined but made a great connection once I got the hang of it. I would use them again if I needed a watertight connection but not for my head unit

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Crutchfield customer from South Weber, UT on 4/3/2020

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Makes jobs easier!

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Edward from Chico on 3/19/2020

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First few I used didn't seem to work how I expected, the solder didn't seem to flow onto the joint like I've seen in videos. Afterwards I heated it without wire and noticed the solder indeed flows with no issue and the metal ring does not melt away entirely like I was expecting. The glue added to the heat shrink is a nice touch and does make a much more solid connection compared to standard butt connectors and it may be my new go to method for joining wires especially when soldering may be a little difficult.

Pros: Easier than soldering and using heat shrink separately

Cons: Metal ring does not completely melt, even under a propane flame and may mislead someone into thinking the solder has not melted

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Crutchfield customer from Haslet, TX on 3/18/2020

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Great product- easy to use for a clean and secure connection

Pros: Simple and secure connection

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Crutchfield customer from Round Rock, TX on 3/1/2020

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Easy to use and solder gun needed.

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Crutchfield customer from New Bern, NC on 2/24/2020

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Awesome product. Wish I had found these years ago.

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Crutchfield customer from Hattiesburg, MS on 12/29/2019

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These connectors work great. They are easy to use and for a great waterproof seal for your wiring. Price was great as well for quality products.

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Crutchfield customer from Ocala, FL on 8/24/2019

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Work well

Pros: Work well

Cons: Would have liked a variety of sizes for future use

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Crutchfield customer from Abingdon, VA on 5/4/2019

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Heat gun does melt the solder but without resin on the wires then the connection is questionable otherwise it is the best way to get a solid connection when needed for sensitive wiring connections.

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Not what I expected

Ricardo from Tobyhanna, PA on 4/23/2019

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For some reason these did not work out for me. I first tried with a 1700 watt heat gun and then with a lighter and both times it seemed to melt the plastic before the solder inside melted.

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Once we saw this review, our Customer Support specialist, Bryan, reached out to issue Ricardo a refund. Whenever you encounter a problem with anything you purchase from Crutchfield, please contact our Customer Support team right away.

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Crutchfield customer from Crystal Beach, FL on 10/14/2018

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great for speed

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Wendy from Nashville, TN on 9/19/2018

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When I used this for the first time, I had one of those "Why didn't I think of this?" moments. I have always soldered, and applied heat shrink to my wiring, and this makes it so much easier. I will be buying these things in bulk moving forward, and bought them in all three sizes. Note these are actually Yellow not blue for this size of wire, just like common butt connectors

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