[AT] Splicing into a 12V circuit

[Stephen Offiler]

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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