nick_ov_uk Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 After fitting my new dash yesterday, ive found all sorts of crap connectors choc blocks Scots locks and the old school twist them together with tape! Most of them were for that crap alarm I took out. But I want to rewire a few things but I’m unsure what are the best and easiest to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmetallica Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 After fitting my new dash yesterday, ive found all sorts of crap connectors choc blocks Scots locks and the old school twist them together with tape! Most of them were for that crap alarm I took out. But I want to rewire a few things but I’m unsure what are the best and easiest to use. i would solder all connections myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Just use bullet connectors.. or if they don't need to be removeable, then get the heatshrink crimps that are waterproof (they've got this glue crap inside that seals it when you heat up the heatshrink)... Soldering is bad news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white_van_man Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 soldering gets my vote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reid Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 crimps everytime, with either heatshrink if you cant get it. if not then insulating tape does the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowde001 Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 solder&heatshrink you can't beat it very reliable joint, i solder wires every day, i have never come across a problem Stu what do you mean by bad news? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Solder joints fail in cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1pukkadeal Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 chock blocks are no good in cars and are a good cause of electrical fires Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy 3i Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 i'd say crimps. i always use bullets, or insulated spades. my car is full of them, and never had a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowde001 Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 the only time a soldered joint would fail is when it is a dry joint in the first place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 the only time a soldered joint would fail is when it is a dry joint in the first place If only that were true. You'll find that there are no solder joints (unless where explicably unavoidable) in your entire car (from the factory) - everything is crimped and any place you find solder, you'll also find conformal coating (lacquer) to prevent corrosion (eg, inside the ECU). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Insulated crimp on bullets/spades FTW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cargy Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 the only time a soldered joint would fail is when it is a dry joint in the first place If only that were true. You'll find that there are no solder joints (unless where explicably unavoidable) in your entire car (from the factory) - everything is crimped and any place you find solder, you'll also find conformal coating (lacquer) to prevent corrosion (eg, inside the ECU). Not disputing what you're saying, after all a car environment isn't the most ideal, but I have to say I've used soldered joints and heatshrink for over 20 years, and never had a problem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 I've been educated by people who design wiring looms inside Ford, and also WRC electricians, which is why I choose not to solder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowde001 Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 not saying your wrong in anyway stu but if your using heat shrink over the joint it is the same as using a crimp heatshrink joint (mpt states you can use solder or crimps so there is no right or wrong) i think a soldered joint is the most reliable joint, it is interesting to see what others think???. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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