Splicing 3 wires together
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Splicing 3 wires together
I bought a side mount license plate a while ago. I used the tap that came with the part to connect the license plate's light lead wire to the run wire of my brake light. The lights on the license plate have been acting up and I think I have a connection problem.
I wasn't too happy with the tap that came with the part but it worked so I rolled with it for a while, but I think I need to redo the connection. I am thinking about cutting the brake light's run wire, and splicing the 3 wires together. What's the best way to go about this? I've been doing a fair amount of reading and it sounds like there are a number of methods. Solder, cap, crimp style cap, or a hand twisted splice covered with silica. What have you all done for projects like this? Thanks
I wasn't too happy with the tap that came with the part but it worked so I rolled with it for a while, but I think I need to redo the connection. I am thinking about cutting the brake light's run wire, and splicing the 3 wires together. What's the best way to go about this? I've been doing a fair amount of reading and it sounds like there are a number of methods. Solder, cap, crimp style cap, or a hand twisted splice covered with silica. What have you all done for projects like this? Thanks
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Ever consider a posi-tap?
Go to link and scroll down to posi-tap.
About $10 with free shipping for 7 piece assortment.
Clean,easy & reversible.
see video at bottom.
http://www.webbikeworld.com/sale/pos...s-for-sale.htm
Go to link and scroll down to posi-tap.
About $10 with free shipping for 7 piece assortment.
Clean,easy & reversible.
see video at bottom.
http://www.webbikeworld.com/sale/pos...s-for-sale.htm
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I have soldered and heat shrinked wires plus just twisted them and heat shrinked depending on the application and the wire exposure. If you have never soldered wires is does take a little practice plus the area you solder wont bend much after your done.
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Practice soldering. It will come in handy in the future too. I solder all my connections on my bike to make sure they will hold up over time.
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Road Master
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Ever consider a posi-tap?
Go to link and scroll down to posi-tap.
About $10 with free shipping for 7 piece assortment.
Clean,easy & reversible.
see video at bottom.
http://www.webbikeworld.com/sale/pos...s-for-sale.htm
Go to link and scroll down to posi-tap.
About $10 with free shipping for 7 piece assortment.
Clean,easy & reversible.
see video at bottom.
http://www.webbikeworld.com/sale/pos...s-for-sale.htm
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They go on easy, they seal and they stay tight.
What more could you want?
I'd definitely use them again as opposed to cutting and soldering...