[AT] Splicing into a 12V circuit

[charlie hill]

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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