Replacing fridge and freezer wires/cords

[Susanne]

The wires to my fridge and freezer have become damaged (copper exposed) and need replacing, but when I had a look at the wires, I found that they are attached to the appliances with special plugs - it looks like I need some tool to attach these.

I've attached a picture of the plugs.

Is it possible to attach these plugs myself, in order to replace the wires myself?

Fridge wire connectors

• Susanne
• 21 Dec 2008
• 1

Many thanks in advance,
S

 

[Spark123]

They are just spade crimps - you'll also need a crimping tool to put them on with (preferably a ratchet one).

 

[hairyben]

If you take one of the old crimps to somewhere like maplins I expect they'd be able to sell you the right size spade crimp and a crimping tool, if not the RS trade counter in bow will have them.

 

[RF Lighting]

Is the wire damaged right upto where it enters the appliance?

If not you could cut the wire off where the damage starts and use a flex connector as sold by all the DIY sheds.

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/BG458.html

 

[Susanne]

You guys are just fantastic, thanks a lot for your replies, I'll try to get hold of a crimper etc. and if that fails, the flex connectors!! Excellent!

Thanks a million for your help.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

If you buy the cables and crimps from Russ Andrews your food will taste better, with greater depth of flavour and more subtly balanced nuances of seasoning.

 

[resq]

If you buy the cables and crimps from Russ Andrews your food will taste better, with greater depth of flavour and more subtly balanced nuances of seasoning.