[AT] Splicing into a 12V circuit

[Cecil R Bearden]

When I have to tap into a wire, I solder it and then tape it with 
electrical tape.  I start the wrap about 3 inches past the end of my 
tape, then wrap the joint, and then leave about another 3 inches past 
the joint where I cut the tape.  Then I tie the two ends of tape 
together.  That way they do not unravel.  If I have that liquid tape, I 
just brush it on the tape, and not leave the ends.  I never can find the 
can of liquid tape, so I just tie the ends....

Cecil in OKla


On 1/13/2016 12:01 PM, ATIS wrote:
> 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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