[AT] Splicing into a 12V circuit

[Stephen Offiler]

Telco wiring doesn't vibrate, is typically enclosed in a junction box, the
Scotchlok type you mention has a sealant, and the voltages and currents are
all quite different from a tractor headlight application.  Again, a good
automotive, truck, or heavy equipment technician won't use Scotchlok, but
they will use seal-able crimp connectors.

SO


On Wed, Jan 13, 2016 at 7:54 AM, charlie hill <charliehill at embarqmail.com>
wrote:

> The phone company here has been using Scotchlok fasteners
> for as long as I can remember.   They use them anywhere but
> direct burial and they have some sort of fastener inside
> a plastic sleeve with a sealant inside for that.   When I had buddies
> working for the telco I always had a supply of scotchloks around.
> In fact I think I still have a few.  Never had a problem with them.
>
> Charlie
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Stephen Offiler
> Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2016 7:00 AM
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> Subject: Re: [AT] Splicing into a 12V circuit
>
> Mike:
>
> The professionals don't solder.  They use crimp connectors, and VERY
> important, they type that has heat-shrink jackets.  They make a solid
> electrical connection when crimped properly, and they seal out the
> environment permanently.  Look around the 'Net; they're all over the
> place.  I am NOT a fan of those Scotchlok things that Spencer mentioned
> (Sorry Spencer!)
>
>
> Steve O.
>
>
> On Tue, Jan 12, 2016 at 5:01 PM, Mike M <meulenms at gmx.com> wrote:
>
> > Hi All,
> > I bought some LED lights to augment the dim OEM lights that came on my
> > tractor. What I'd like to do, is tie into the "bright" light circuit so
> > when I turn the bright lights on they all come on, yet I can still run
> > down the road with the normal lights on without blinding people. I think
> > it was John Hall that added LED's to his tractor or combine, and I was
> > wondering the best way to tap into the circuit. Generally I like to
> > solder, but admittedly my soldering skills suck. Any thoughts would be
> > appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Mike M
> >
> >
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