[AT] Splicing into a 12V circuit

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I use crimp connectors everywhere except when splicing a new wire onto an existing run.  Then I use the scotchlok inline taps.

Spencer Yost

> On Jan 13, 2016, at 12:34 PM, Stephen Offiler <soffiler at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I'll take a good sealed crimp connector with a so-so crimping tool over a
> Scotchlok any day.
> 
> SO
> 
> 
>> On Wed, Jan 13, 2016 at 9:09 AM, <tmehrkam at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>> 
>> I like solder and heat shrink.
>> The crimp connectors are reliable if you have a proper crimping tool.
>> Unfortunately the proper tolls cost over $100.The cheap tools to not make a
>> good crimp.  Granted it is good enough for may purposes.
>> A proper crimp joint is stronger than the wire.  I can do that with solder
>> and heat shrink.  Get the heat shrink with sealer in the inside or there is
>> a rubber cement type sealer that is very old school but works quite well.
>> What ever you do will work on an old tractor.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>      From: Stephen Offiler <soffiler at gmail.com>
>> To: Antique tractor email discussion group <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2016 6:00 AM
>> 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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