Best connector to Tap-In to a wire?

[kayakrguy]

[quote="PaulC"]Gentlemen, I would like to commend you all on your discussion travelling 3 pages and no heated arguments. This is surely a sign of a mature and clear thinking forum
Cheers
Paul

That sounds like an Aussie Bronx Cheer to me

[PaulC]

I have no idea what a Bronx Cheer is but I was taking the mickey.
Cheers
Paul

[Dale M.]

Its because there are no egos at risk here....

Dale

[SkipperSue]

I have no idea what a Bronx Cheer is but I was taking the mickey.
Cheers
Paul

Hehe, it's a "poot, fart". Flatulant or something.

[PaulC]

You mean this

Cheers
Paul

What happened to the meaning of this thread

[Sonetpro]

You mean this

Cheers
Paul

What happened to the meaning of this thread

Four pages Paul... Now you have to raise a stink.

[PaulC]

You mean this

Cheers
Paul

What happened to the meaning of this thread

Four pages Paul... Now you have to raise a stink.

I give in Steve, You win
Cheers
Paul

[BrwBier]

For what its worth, GM seems to prefer a crimp connection for repairs and Mopar seems to prefer a soldered connection. Both want them shrink wrapped. An other good alternative is liquid electrical tape.
Brwbier

[PaulC]

An other good alternative is liquid electrical tape.
Brwbier

Is that stuff brown with bubbles?

Cheers
Paul

[madjack]

An other good alternative is liquid electrical tape.
Brwbier

Is that stuff brown with bubbles?

Cheers
Paul

no Paul...that is the Bronx Cheer...with beer and brats(a type of sausage) ..................

[ARKPAT]

No problem here with what is said here about connection on electrical wiring. It is good to have a ideas experences and share it. In all this I have learned things that I have not been exposed to during my life. It is great to learn something each time we share things. That way someone can make there own decision of how they are going to approch there build.

Paul C as for me I'm
Too many Buretos last night.


Pat
Their are great people on the board to talk to and get ideas from.

[kayakrguy]

Hi folks,

I have been using 'Boatowner's Illustrated Handbook of Wiring' by Charlie Wing (McGraw-Hill 1993) as a general guide to my wiring thoughts.

On page 192 of same, he lists the Amerian Boat and Yacht Council's approved and disapproved! connectors. The 3 way crimp is one of the approved connectors--see below--I wish the picture was a bit better but it is readable...



So, readers can make up their own minds whether to use the 3 way connector but can do so knowing ABYC approves them for use on YACHTS!

Jim

[sdtripper2]

Seeing you all
connect so well together
on this electrical thread
is refreshing.


Except for the serious smells
that seem to be coming from
DOWn UnDER.


But 4 pages to prop-uP egos
that delight in being right over
the details of this subject,
**********************:duh:


Reminds one that
connecting with people is so
much better than fighting
with all your friends here.
The past has served us well.

[asianflava]

Jim, there is no problem using the 3-way connection. The concern lies with the fact that it is not insulated. If for example, you used 2 of these for a circuit, one positive and the other negative, they could easily come into contact with each other and cause a short.

Granted with the wooden bodies that most of our tears have, it is more difficult to short to ground (though not impossible). If you do use these connections, just make shure all the exposed metal is protected. I think someone mentioned that liquid that you can dip tool handles into.

[kayakrguy]

Ohmigosh....4 pages? That's all? We've barely skimmed the surface of 3 way connectors...so much to cover, so little time! To stop now would be a lost opportunity! But in the interest of comity (comedy?) and to ease the discomfort of those who find the topic less than scintillating or electrifying, I offer terms of truce to head off any truculence!

I, for one take a lifetime pledge to NEVER, NEVER mention 3 way connectors in the electrical forum

Jim