[AT] Splicing into a 12V circuit

[tmehrkam at sbcglobal.net]

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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