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Re: Proper way to tap into a wire
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Originally Posted by bigjimzlll
I will not use the 3m style T tap connectors. After years in the electrical field I have seen these fail many times. They actually nick/cut the wire. When you add in vibration and/or moisture you are asking for heat in the termination. The "proper" way would be to strip and twist then solder. I have done the butt connector way too. I usually end up using a termination block...because it seems there is usually more than one connection
If you use them...check them from time to time. I found one that was on my tail lights that had been there for years...it was still good, found one on the radio..only a couple of years old...and the insulation was melted.
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I CAN'T STAND USING THOSE ALSO... A FEW YEARS BACK I BOUGHT ONE OF THOSE "MICRO TORCHES", & LET ME TELL YOU THEY ARE THE CATS @SS FOR SOLDERING WIRES TOGETHER OR LIGHTING YOUR CIGAR. THEY ARE SMALL & EASY TO USE. JUST STRIP THE WIRES, TWIST EM TOGETHER, MELT A LITTLE SOLDER ON & IN THE CONNECTION, & COVER WITH SHRINK TUBING. IT'S PERMANENT.  JOHN
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