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Posted: 9/10/2010 9:34:10 AM EDT
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If it doesn't get wet, then twist and tape will be fine.
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Posted: 9/10/2010 9:35:08 AM EDT
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Quoted: Made the mistake of buying a cheap aftermarket bulb for the car (H7 type)...it got hot enough to melt the factory plug for the bulb. I can get replacement plugs for under $6 from the car parts store... But I'm not sure on the best way to join to the existing wiring....just strip, twist and heat shrink? Is there a better way? Want something that is fairly solid and won't likely develop heat issues (the bulb is 'enclosed" by the lens in the front and the rear area is covered by a plastic cap with an O-ring...presumably so it doesn't get wet). Thanks! Join them together with insulated butt splices and heat shrink 'em. |
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Posted: 9/10/2010 9:35:32 AM EDT
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Strip wires
slide on shrink tube ( the part i ALWAYS forget) crimp on non insulated butt connector solder non insulated butt connector slide down shrink tube and shrink. Pretty much anything else has the capacity to corrode and fail at the worst possible time |
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Posted: 9/10/2010 9:36:19 AM EDT
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Solder and heat shrink or tape, or marine style heat shrink butt connectors. Twist and tape is not gonna hold up in an automotive environment, too much vibration.
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Posted: 9/10/2010 9:37:00 AM EDT
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doubletap
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Posted: 9/10/2010 9:42:38 AM EDT
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I like soldering/heat shrinking if possible, if not, then those heat shrink butt connectors that have a ring of solder in them work well, and if that won't work for whatever reason (clearance), then an uninsulated butt connector, crimp, and heat shrink over it.
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Posted: 9/10/2010 9:42:59 AM EDT
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Environmental splices, heat shrink, wrap with f-4 tape.
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Posted: 9/10/2010 9:45:05 AM EDT
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Quoted:
Strip wires slide on shrink tube ( the part i ALWAYS forget) crimp on non insulated butt connector solder non insulated butt connector slide down shrink tube and shrink. Pretty much anything else has the capacity to corrode and fail at the worst possible time +1 |
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