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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 09:03 PM
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I appreciate all the input.... Great thing about being on the Forum.. Thanks to all.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 09:58 PM
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things dont change much, the old tried and true is still best, solder and heat shrink tubing,
 
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 10:28 PM
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Yep, I solder and "Shrink" wrap everything. Pun intended.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 11:06 PM
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define New Fangled
 
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 11:36 PM
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Originally Posted by leon anthony
define New Fangled
ACCORDING TO WEBSTER: Newfangled: 1: attracted to novelty, or 2: of the newest style

LOOK IT UP IF YOU DON"T BELIEVE ME!

Which is exactly what I was referring to; the newest, latest, greatest, whatever... Most folks know what I meant. Is your point because I put the space between the the new and the fangled? Geez, relax a little, this is a forum. Often times you'll find that there are folks that don't have much to contribute by way of real knowledge, so they just lurk around and nitpick others comments or contributions. There's a name for em, would you like me to define that to you? Or can you figure that one out on your own?
 

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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 05:27 AM
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+10 on the solder and heat shrink. Anything else invites problems later down the road.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by kwb
Nothing better than solder and heat shrink imo. Not as easy as crimping connectors, but it is stronger and a better connection.
This is the only way to go for a quality connection
 
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 07:48 AM
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I remove the plastic barrel from a standard butt splice. Insert the wires completely though it and crimp then solder and cover with adhesive lined heat shrink.
The adhesive lined heat shrink is much better.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 08:32 AM
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Bigsky I was just joking I did not mean any insult to you and I am sorry if it was
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