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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I have and use these multiple wire heat-shrink crimp butt connectors.
Waytek wire
I would trust these in all conditions. The usual issue with butt connectors is getting the right size to match the wire. If you try to jam in multiple different mismatched wire the crimp can be poor. With the correct connector the crimp is not as critical. It just works. Heat shrink will prevent all stress from compromising the joint.
Soldered connections are very rare by a chassis manufacturer. Solder is for circuit board stuff. A mechanical connection is generally preferred by oem.
Splice kits for large wire
Waytek wire
I would trust these in all conditions. The usual issue with butt connectors is getting the right size to match the wire. If you try to jam in multiple different mismatched wire the crimp can be poor. With the correct connector the crimp is not as critical. It just works. Heat shrink will prevent all stress from compromising the joint.
Soldered connections are very rare by a chassis manufacturer. Solder is for circuit board stuff. A mechanical connection is generally preferred by oem.
Splice kits for large wire
