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swamprat323 
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had to upgrade a guys RS to a 2 way system, and saw that all the power,IGN , and ACC wires were all done by butt connectors. they were non insulated connectors, with heat shrink. they were nicely done, but has any one eles done this. at least it was nice not to see T-Taps.
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it should be fine as long as you use proper crimpers. Ive seen some butts just crimped with pliers and they don't hold very long!!! Shrink wrap is great!!!!!!

The best crimpers to use have a little tooth that actually do the job quite well. They are made by Thomas and Betts and are available from most electrical wholesalers.

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I saw some REALLY cool butt conecters the other day at work. They were in an LSD (labo door system) kit. A heavy heat shrink tubing with a solder ring inside. They were about 2 inches long with a "ring of solder" in the middle about 1/4 in thick. slip it on one end of the wire you want to connect, heat the end of the tube and it grabs the wire....slip in the other end of the wire to connect and heat the crap out of it with the heat gun.....shazam, the solder melts and the tube shrinks....way cool, and really strong
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Nicely done is the key. I don't see why not.
I have seem them but have not use them. Seems pretty quick and clean to get the job done. On the other hand, it hard to teach an old dog new thicks when you have been using the soldering gun for a while. Cost quit a bit doesn't it? Something like 35 cent a piece isn't it?
Be careful whose advice you buy, but be patient with those who supply it.using butt connectors for RS -- posted image.

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