What to use when tapping into wires

scotch lock, t tap, whatever... all suck

solder, and tape with 3m 33+ tape and you will never have a problem.

I'm quitting the business RIGHT NOW if the majority of GOOD installers actually use those f-in dangerous things.  Also, just because a lot of people smoke crack, does it make it OK?  this sounds like the logic my young daughter might use on me... 

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yes, there's a tool...its called a pair of wire strippers  :)  The ones that most installers use are the self-adjusting type that allow mid-wire stripping VERY quick and clean...a good sharp set will peel back the insulation on the heavier ignition harness wires without effort, and adjust them out to strip even the thinnest wires...

Using a utility knife leads to cursing, swearing and cut fingers 

good luck!   b

Certified - who cares? 

Patented - who cares? 

Good Product - nope! 

Utility Knives suck - yep!

Actually, if you read the entire post, I did say that utility knives suck for trying to strip back a section of wire in-line (and they do).  However, using the proper stripping tool allows you to make clean, perfect strips in-line in about 0.5 seconds.  Then having a nice hot soldering iron (I use a Weller Portasol), soldering even the larger wires takes about 1 second.  Then while the connection is still warm/hot, do the wrap-and-stretch technique with good quality electrical tape (double wrap on ignition leads) and you'll NEVER EVER have a problem.

So lets round these values up....1.5 seconds to do a good strip, then add another 1.5 seconds to solder with a hot iron.  Yep, I'll spend 3 seconds to ensure there is no mechanical fastener in ANY of my installs.  But the moral of the story is....IF YOU HAVE GOOD QUALITY, APPROPRIATE TOOLS, YOU DON'T NEED CHEAPO SCOTCH LOKS.....

<end rant>  he he

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