Posted January 4, 20187 yr Has Any one use these? https://www.amazon.com/Connectors-Sopoby-Waterproof-Automotive-Electrical/dp/B01FI6IKG6/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1515103297&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=wire+splice+12+gauge+butt+connectors&psc=1 Ive seen the crimp kind that you can heat shrink seal after you crimp. .
January 5, 20187 yr Author I wondered if they are a gimmick or not ? Never heard of solder worth a darn that would melt at that low of temp. What happens if the wire gets hot from amp draw? Seems a crimp would be better =
January 5, 20187 yr They have good ratings. I have never used them but rather have a soldering iron and the roll of wire. I would for sure give those a try. I'm sure the solder is decent and the price point is good enough to give them a shot. 50 piece US of A set 100 piece set $18.49 Edited January 5, 20187 yr by Red Rambler
January 5, 20187 yr Author I found these step down butt connectors . Good for splice connection, two wires on one side , one on other side NSPA (National Standard Parts Associates) https://www.cableorganizer.com/step-down-butt-splice-connectors/ Long Vid but
January 5, 20187 yr for what it's worth Formula 1 uses them. good enough for them good enough for me.
January 5, 20187 yr Wow those are pretty neat. Definitely going to keep these in mind next time I need some more connectors.
January 5, 20187 yr Author I gotta figure out what gauges the wires of the trailer plug are, so I can figure out what step down butt splices sizes I should get. One side will be crimping on two wires so it will need to be larger I know there are at least two different gauges. The B+ and the Brake are heavier gauge than the others
January 5, 20187 yr Author Is this correct 12 gauge and 16 gauge? CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION 1 Z13 12BK GROUND 2 B40 12LB TRAILER TOW ELECTRIC BRAKE OUTPUT 3 L76 12BK/OR TRAILER TOW RELAY OUTPUT 4 A6 12RD/TN FUSED B(+) 5 L63 16DG/RD LEFT REAR TURN SIGNAL 6 L62 16BR/PK RIGHT REAR TURN SIGNAL 7 L1 16VT/BK BACK-UP LAMP SWITCH OUTPUT FIGURE 1: 7-Terminal Trailer Tow Connector Edited January 5, 20187 yr by GSP7
January 5, 20187 yr Same here. Not sure how I have never seen these before. Edited January 5, 20187 yr by Red Rambler
January 6, 20187 yr That's probably what we use (or something similar) at work. You need good solid water tight connections in the marine industry. Rarely do we get warranty returns for bad connections. I personally prefer uninsulated so I can crimp, solder and heat shrink myself. Those are great butt connectors though L8tr d
Has Any one use these?
https://www.amazon.com/Connectors-Sopoby-Waterproof-Automotive-Electrical/dp/B01FI6IKG6/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1515103297&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=wire+splice+12+gauge+butt+connectors&psc=1
Ive seen the crimp kind that you can heat shrink seal after you crimp.
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