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I am a real rock bottom novice when it comes to electircals. Seen a lot of mentions of scotch locks of this forum, wonder if someone can fill me in as to what they are. Do they do the same thing as soldering but better than twisting wiles together and wrapping witth tape?
Do they come universally or do different power ratings require different types of these things?
Finally, are they available through Maplins?
Thanks.
grant@westec.uk
22-03-2005, 13:08
http://www.imperialinc.com/grp118.shtml
IMHO, I really think they're sh*te mate, keep with proper connections and a decent set of ratchet crimpers! :thumbup:
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mmmm nasty
Craig Senior
22-03-2005, 13:10
I am a real rock bottom novice when it comes to electircals. Seen a lot of mentions of scotch locks of this forum, wonder if someone can fill me in as to what they are. Do they do the same thing as soldering but better than twisting wiles together and wrapping witth tape?
Do they come universally or do different power ratings require different types of these things?
Finally, are they available through Maplins?
Thanks.
Here you go.
Maplins (http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=1073&TabID=1&source=15&WorldID=2&doy=22m3)
Not used them for a while but they always seemed OK to me.
Edit: It would appear that I am in the minority :hide:
http://www.imperialinc.com/grp118.shtml
IMHO, I really think they're sh*te mate, keep with proper connections and a decent set of ratchet crimpers! :thumbup:
What are "Proper" connectors?
Thanks.
grant@westec.uk
22-03-2005, 13:20
Just decent quality crimp connections.
Icecavern
22-03-2005, 14:39
Use good crimps or soldered joints. Scotch locks IMO should be avoided as they have a tendency to fail.
Pete
Can't beat soldering and heat shrinking IMO.
Can't beat soldering and heat shrinking IMO.
hear hear - and sounds daft as well to add
make the repair/joint plain to see unless it is on show as it will save some poor sod in 5yrs time a real headache
do it once - do it properly
Scotty_b
31-03-2005, 23:53
Ok i hate scotch lock sbut heres a q i have a wire where i havent got any room to cut and strip back to put connectors on to add another wire. What can i use?
CupraPower
03-04-2005, 19:54
Solder.
spread the casing back and wrap and solder
will only need 5-10mm at most
Scotty_b
03-04-2005, 22:56
Yeap and if you dont have that!!!
Solder and heatshrink for me to.
Icecavern
04-04-2005, 08:33
Yeap and if you dont have that!!!
If you absolutely have to then use a scotch lock, but if you can solder then it's a lot better.
Pete
Scotty_b
04-04-2005, 08:35
Dam i was hoping there was away around them.
Sod it i will trace the wire right back and see if i can tap off of another section.