Best way to splice into a 12 volt wire?
For splicing into existing 12 volt wiring, what is the best way to do so? Best as in resistant to vibrations and won't burn out? I have seen 3M Scotchlok connectors, but I wonder how secure they w...
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What Mr Wiz said. Depends on what you want.
Crimping in tube/butt joint has to be done properly, and the cheapest tool that "looks" proper, costs $40 on Amazon, not hydraulic of course.
You can't go wrong with a split bolt or set screw butt-joint connector, costs a few bucks in Home Depot, you can wrap it into insulating tape and dissemble later with just a screwdriver. For low-current 12v circuit it doesn't have to be perfect.
Crimping in tube/butt joint has to be done properly, and the cheapest tool that "looks" proper, costs $40 on Amazon, not hydraulic of course.
You can't go wrong with a split bolt or set screw butt-joint connector, costs a few bucks in Home Depot, you can wrap it into insulating tape and dissemble later with just a screwdriver. For low-current 12v circuit it doesn't have to be perfect.
