Butt splicing

Here is how to use scotchlock but splices for small wires. The scotchlock is jel filled and the jel oozes out when crimped, thus providing resistance to water and dirt entry into the connection.


Align the wires to be crimped by visual placement.

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Push the wires to the top of the scotchlock. Don't let them slip.

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Crimp with gas pliers til gel oozes out. You will fill the "snap" when the crimp collapses. Don't use too much pressure when crimping.

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Neat! Where does one find such contraptions?

Google up UY butt splice.

Did you rip off some poor telephone tech? I got a bunch of these somewhere but can't find them. LOL http://www.wiringproducts.com/contents/en-us/d492.html

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Originally Posted by Barnacle Bill

Did you rip off some poor telephone tech? I got a bunch of these somewhere but can't find them. LOL Heat Shrink Insulated Butt Connectors

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Yep.:)

These will do the same job. Get jel filled ones.

Pigtail Connectors

Cool, I haven't seen those before.

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Originally Posted by talltimber

Cool, I haven't seen those before.

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you live too far back in the sticks to see modern things.



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Originally Posted by olduckhunter

you live too far back in the sticks to see modern things.



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These things been around 50 plus years.:)

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Originally Posted by Cane Pole

These things been around 50 plus years.:)

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that shows how far back in the sticks he lives.



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dont pick on timber or you may not come out of them deep woods.

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Originally Posted by beagle man

dont pick on timber or you may not come out of them deep woods.

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haha

I usually solder connections then seal with marine silicone. I've also used regular crimp connectors and also seal with silicone. Seems to last forever.

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Originally Posted by TN Hillbilly

I usually solder connections then seal with marine silicone. I've also used regular crimp connectors and also seal with silicone. Seems to last forever.

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I usually solder, but some folks can't. I try to help the unfortunates.

I love those things! Use them all the time.

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Originally Posted by OkieDon

Neat! Where does one find such contraptions?

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Bought those at Radio Shack. Used for splicing telephone wires.

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Originally Posted by Cane Pole

I usually solder, but some folks can't. I try to help the unfortunates.

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He really lost his 4X magnifying glasses.