[AT] Splicing into a 12V circuit

Bo Hinch bohinch at gmail.com
Wed Jan 13 06:22:25 PST 2016


My two cents worth . when I make a splice and can`t solder , I use
Dielectric grease . Seals and protects for years down the road . A small
tube from parts house will last for years .

On Wed, Jan 13, 2016 at 7:13 AM, Stephen Offiler <soffiler at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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