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richco 
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Posted: November 19, 2014 at 11:04 PM / IP Logged  
Hi all,
        I was talking to my coworker and he told me about t taps and scotch locks I goggled it found so many diffrent answers what is your thoughts using these ones on remote starter installation and security installation kindly share your thoughts for learners.
Thanks
itsyuk 
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they are junk.
eventually fail in every application.
they are weak and damage the wire when clamped.
no serious installer uses them.
yuk
quiet rural missouri, near KC.
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howie ll 
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Plus corrosion and the vehicle vibration will also fail them apart from poor electrical contact. In fact here in the UK we aren't allowed to use them.
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Not that I'd recommend it, but I think I'd rather strip the wire, do a poke and twist, then tape the connection verses using a t-tap. I've never been a fan of them. I've seen to many failed connections first hand.
I personally solder everything. There are enough variables in an install without me creating more. The more variables I can remove from my install the fewer problems I'll have to troubleshoot later on (hopefully). It also adds to the longevity of the installation too.
Just my thoughts.
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Posted: November 23, 2014 at 8:45 PM / IP Logged  
Epic fail waiting to happen...solder, tape..repeat!
Solder, tape, repeat!

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