jabbahutt
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 posted on 30/1/08 at 02:55 PM |
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joining 2 wires to 1
Afternoon all
I'm wiring in my rear lights and would like to clarify something. I've read the threads on soldering/crimping etc. but this is slightly
different.
I have 2 rear tail lights on each rear wing. Each has a +'ve and a -'ve. The loom is obviously only designed for 1 light unit so
I'm going to end up with two +'ve connecting to 1 on the loom.
What's the best crimping method as shoving two wires into a crimp designed for 1 seems a bit gash to be honest and my soldering isn't that
good and the wires are a bit awkward to get at so I think crimping is the way to go.
Any input on connector typres etc much appreciated as I'd rather spend a bit more money and do it properly than spend the rest of my days
chasing electrical faults that could of been avoided.
Cheers all
Nigel
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indykid
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| posted on 30/1/08 at 02:59 PM |
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2 wires into one crimp is used in all sorts of places on a factory equipment loom.
just make sure you use the right size crimp, and you shouldn't have any problem.
tom
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02GF74
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| posted on 30/1/08 at 03:22 PM |
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yep - I second that.
I twist the two pairs for wires together then crimp - if your crimping technique is good, then there is no problem.
two laternatives is to use
a) bullet connector (4 way but you would use 3 ways).
b) 2 way spade
anotehr method is to connect one wire to the lamp and tap into it - carefully strip of a ring of insulation, wind the other wire around it and solder.
Cover with heat shrink and job done.
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nick205
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| posted on 30/1/08 at 03:53 PM |
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2 into 1 goes fine for crimping IMHO it's the best way to do it.
How's the car coming on Nigel - any progress pics?
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jabbahutt
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| posted on 30/1/08 at 04:13 PM |
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Hi Nick
Photos soon as long as I can get the thing out of the garage! the weather seems to know when I'm either going to spray paint or push the car
outside 
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caber
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| posted on 30/1/08 at 05:03 PM |
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Scotchlok splice? These are insulation displacement things you close with a pair of pliers. They are fine for a take off for most things and can be
removed with minimal damage to original cable.
Caber
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MkIndy7
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| posted on 30/1/08 at 05:40 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by caber
Scotchlok splice? These are insulation displacement things you close with a pair of pliers. They are fine for a take off for most things and can be
removed with minimal damage to original cable.
Caber
*hang your head in shame sir!* 
Them things ought to be banned.. I can't think of a place where somebody can excuse using one of those.. they are a complete and nasty bodge!.
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Mark G
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| posted on 30/1/08 at 07:24 PM |
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Hang on a min, They're fine unless its your own car, and then you should do it properly. 
[Edited on 30/1/08 by Mark G]
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britishtrident
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| posted on 30/1/08 at 08:40 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MkIndy7
quote:
Originally posted by caber
Scotchlok splice? These are insulation displacement things you close with a pair of pliers. They are fine for a take off for most things and can be
removed with minimal damage to original cable.
Caber
*hang your head in shame sir!*
Them things ought to be banned.. I can't think of a place where somebody can excuse using one of those.. they are a complete and nasty bodge!.
Sotchlocks are ugly but effective --- I have never had a problem with one in service.
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niceperson709
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| posted on 30/1/08 at 08:54 PM |
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solder every joint and insulate with heat shrink tubing, it is the only way to reliably make any loon junction, especially it wet blighty
Best wishes IAIN
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omega 24 v6
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| posted on 30/1/08 at 10:23 PM |
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quote:
Sotchlocks are ugly but effective --- I have never had a problem with one in service.
There was a time in our old regime that you'd've got the sack for using a scotchlock. I've seen many of them fail sometimes with
added consequences. I'm a big advocate of the heat shrink splice.
If it looks wrong it probably is wrong.
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