Best vs Acceptable Connections

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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.
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Topic: Best vs Acceptable Connections

Posted By: dljbrla
Subject: Best vs Acceptable Connections
Date Posted: October 22, 2002 at 10:44 AM

I'm new here , but have learned a lot in the last few days. One thing I learned, I think that you guys could wire the space shuttle!! posted_image A question please to installers that make quality wire connections everyday. I know that soldering is probably the best way for connecting into the larger / higher amp wiring for auto start systems. My question is, what are other methods that are proven to be acceptable, ie. Scotch wire taps (of the proper size ofcourse), tee taps, others?? When are the "easier" methods ok? Please share your experience. posted_image

thanks,

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Danny

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Posted By: crraig wilson
Date Posted: October 22, 2002 at 11:15 AM

t-taps installed correctly and sized correctly in a low current demand circuit should be ok...

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craig wilson

Posted By: tech_advice
Date Posted: October 22, 2002 at 4:19 PM

If it's at all possible to solder, there are no other acceptable ways to connect...if you have room to crimp, scotch lock, or tee tap, you should have enough room to solder. This is just my biast opinion, but the bias comes from seeing too many burnt cars and too many install from other shops that I had to fix because the locks didn't hold or melted......hopes this helps(in some way).

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Don't share too many install secrets with your customers, pretty soon they won't need you!!!!!

Posted By: NyxBass
Date Posted: October 22, 2002 at 6:14 PM

Admittedly, soldering and shrink tubing is the best connection. But often, the time and effort = expense is not quite worth it. I have good luck with crimps as long as I buy quality crimps, crimp well, and check your crimps (PULL on the wire from both sides, HARD). If it stays, then you have a good crimp. You'll go through a few extra crimps, but have WAY less problems.

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/NyxBass