Loading…
6
That $80 Klein crimper set I cheaped out on cost me double in the long run
Bought a no-name crimper kit off Amazon for like 80 bucks back in March to save some cash. First big job wiring up a new subpanel in a garage out in Riverside, the crimp die slipped halfway through and I had to redo 4 connections. Ended up borrowing a guy's Klein set and it worked smooth, so I dropped $150 on the real thing and it's been solid ever since. Anyone else get burned by buying the cheap version first?
2 comments
Log in to join the discussion
Log In2 Comments
caseyfox2mo ago
$80 for a no-name crimper set sounds about right, that's the "learn your lesson" special right there. I've got a drawer full of Amazon specials that either snapped on the first use or just made me want to throw the whole project in the trash. My personal favorite was a $20 conduit bender that left a one inch dent in my new drywall when it slipped out of my hand. The Klein stuff is stupid expensive until you realize you're paying for the "not having to redo everything" guarantee.
8
charliew992mo ago
That Klein tax hurts until you've had to redo a whole job with cheap tools.
3