What is a T tap
Printed From: the12volt.com
Forum Name: Car Security and Convenience
Forum Discription: Car Alarms, Keyless Entries, Remote Starters, Immobilizer Bypasses, Sensors, Door Locks, Window Modules, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=34503
Printed Date: May 31, 2024 at 9:58 PM
Topic: What is a T tap
Posted By: 12voltfan
Subject: What is a T tap
Date Posted: June 24, 2004 at 12:58 PM
Can someone tell me what a T tap is and how are they used.
Replies:
Posted By: jfk51502003
Date Posted: June 24, 2004 at 1:58 PM
a t-tap(scotch-lock) uses pressure applied by pliers...it is a small piece of plastic w/ a groove for the wire tyo fit into...it then has a piece of metal so when you close the t-tap around the wire the metal closes and penetrates the insulation and makes contact w/ the wire...hope this helps...3m makes t-taps...basically looks like a little pac-man who when squeezed bites into wire allowing you to take a male spade and plug into t-tap...
Posted By: kgerry
Date Posted: June 24, 2004 at 2:12 PM
avoid them at all costs... they are notorious for intermittent connections.....
-------------
Kevin Gerry
Certified Electronics Technician
MECP First Class Installer
Owner/Installer
Classic Car Audio
since 1979
Posted By: 12voltfan
Date Posted: June 24, 2004 at 2:16 PM
I was just asking cause I recently installed an alarm and R/S in my car and I soldered most of my connections but I also used some connectors that I think are called butt splice connectors, are this better than T taps.
Or should i think about replacing those too. i only used a couple of those.
Posted By: jfk51502003
Date Posted: June 24, 2004 at 3:09 PM
do not use in high current applications(never really)... i would remove them all and solder...usually causes resistance becauce slab of metal does not equal to the size wire you tap into...
Posted By: ocbaud
Date Posted: June 24, 2004 at 9:31 PM
man speaks truth.
on my alarm i just installed, i used a t tap on the ignition wire, and i'm noticing that it is causing my truck to fire a lot longer(maybe a couple more seconds)
gonna solder everything up tommorow
|