Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 469287)

Yeah! But are you doing a "tap" -- "twist" -- or a "western union"....


Let's see if any of ya can figure out what a "western union" is. Bunch of friggin' newbs! :hello: :whistling:

Originally Posted by ccracin (Post 469271)

I twist the wires together and use wire nuts with electrical tape. I have never had a problem, ever. I promise.......:bang: :bitchslap: :poke:

Just to add another industry to the mix for reference, I worked in the transportation industry for years. We built people movers and light rail transit vehicles. Soldering wire splices or terminals in general was prohibited unless specifically reviewed and approved. These were government contract specifications. The reasons were as Greg mentioned as well as degrading the integrity of the insulation due to heat. As with many things, crimp joints must be done correctly with the proper terminals and corresponding tool. When done properly the voltage drop is so low that most multimeters we have in our garages are not sensitive enough to read it consistently. In the end, solderless crimp terminals were engineered to eliminate the undesirable characteristics of the soldered joint. The previous is fact.

The following is opinion. I personally think it is more difficult to make good consistent soldered joints under a dash, in a tail light hole, etc. than a crimp joint. In the end if you have a method that works and is proven for you than so be it. But for those that do not and are looking for information regarding a way to proceed, I recommend solderless crimp terminals. The information John presented is very good and is a good start for those looking to learn.

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Originally Posted by ccracin (Post 469291)

You mean the lineman splice that tightens as you pull on it? Oh, say to put a telegraph line up? Just a guess! Us youngins have heard a few things! :trophy-1302:

Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 469300)

BUTT head......





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Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 469302)

We -- real men -- use the western union -- aka Lineman -- to do pyro connections.... It takes a bit more time but when you're running line all over a barge -- it tends to get pulled on / tripped on / snagged....


A "western union" wont pull apart very easy compared to a "twist"...


BTW --- SORRY TO JOHN for jacking his thread -- but we've managed to keep it coming to the top right?!?!?!?

Originally Posted by ccracin (Post 469303)

:mock: :thumbsup:

Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 469314)

Jim ---


Is using Preparation H as a sealant proper in a butt splice??

Originally Posted by Garage Dog 65 (Post 469310)

In aviation we use environmental crimp splices like those listed in above posts. As stated they are spendy.

An inexpensive option that I have used is the metal butt splice - shrink wrap - and inject a dab of the proper heat range/environment condition RTV. Heat shrink and wipe off the excess.

Jim