By: BuyDeutsch
If you've ever repaired a damaged connector or modified a wiring harness, you know that sourcing the connector, contacts, wire, heat shrink, and installation accessories individually can quickly become time-consuming. That's why pigtail kits have become a popular solution for installers, technicians, and harness builders.
Designed to simplify wiring projects, pigtail kits provide a ready-to-install connector assembly with the components needed to make a clean, reliable splice into an existing harness. According to BuyDeutsch, their pigtail kits come preassembled with genuine Deutsch connectors, contacts, wedgelocks, and one foot of wire, helping eliminate connector assembly and reduce installation time.
What's Included in a Typical Deutsch Pigtail Kit?
While the exact contents vary by connector size and cavity count, but BuyDeutsch pigtail kits typically include several key components.
1. Genuine Deutsch Connector Housing - Every kit is built around a genuine Deutsch connector housing. Depending on the application, this may be a plug or receptacle configuration. BuyDeutsch offers both plug-side and receptacle-side pigtail kits, allowing users to complete either half of their connection. Current BuyDeutsch pigtail kits are offered in 2, 3, or 4 Pin configurations.
2. Pre-Terminated Wire Leads - One of the biggest advantages of a pigtail kit is that the contacts are already crimped and inserted into the connector housing. BuyDeutsch kits include color-coded 16 AWG wire leads that are pre-installed into the connector, helping speed up installation and simplify circuit identification.
3. Wedgelocks - Deutsch connectors use wedgelocks as a secondary retention mechanism to help keep contacts securely seated. Each pigtail kit includes the appropriate wedgelock for the connector configuration.
4. Heat-Shrink Butt Connectors - To make installation easier, BuyDeutsch pigtail kits include heat-shrink butt connectors for connecting the pigtail leads to existing wiring. These connectors help create secure splices, moisture resistant connections and professional looking repairs.
5. Heat Shrink Tubing - Many BuyDeutsch pigtail kits include 3:1 heat shrink tubing to help seal and reinforce the completed splice. Heatshrink tubing protects wire connections and improved strain relief for your harness.
6. Protective Wire Sleeving - BuyDeutsch kits also include F6® PET self-wrapping sleeving designed to bundle and protect the finished wiring assembly. This braided sleeving will add abrasion protection to your harness and a nice professionally finished look.
Why Use a Pigtail Kit?
Faster Installation: With contacts already crimped and installed, much of the assembly work is done for you saving you time and frustration.
Reduced Tool Requirements: Since the connector comes preassembled, you may not need specialized Deutsch crimping tools for the repair saving you money.
Cleaner Repairs: The included butt connectors, heat shrink tubing, and sleeving help create a neat, professional installation.
Ideal for Field Repairs: When equipment downtime matters, a pigtail kit provides a convenient one-package solution for repairing damaged connectors quickly.
Common Applications
Deutsch pigtail kits are commonly used in:
- Automotive wiring
- Heavy equipment
- Agricultural machinery
- Marine systems
- Motorsports applications
- Industrial machinery
BuyDeutsch kits are designed for automotive, marine, agricultural, heavy equipment, industrial, and custom wiring applications where dependable electrical connections are important.
An Easy Repair Solution
Pigtail kits are one of the easiest ways to repair or add a Deutsch connector without the time and expense of assembling every component from scratch. With a genuine connector, pre-terminated wire leads, wedgelocks, heat-shrink butt connectors, protective sleeving, and heat shrink tubing included, they provide a convenient all-in-one solution for wiring repairs and harness modifications.