>> 3M sells these neat connectors that look something like a plastic tube
>with
>>two inlets and a metal bar that intersects the two inlets. Insert your
>neatly
>>snipped wires that need spliced into each inlet, then clamp the metal bar
>down with a
>>pair of pliers. The metal bar splits the insulation and you have a safe
>connection
>>just like that! Does anyone have any experiences with these little
>wonders? Does
>>anyone see a reason for me not to use them on the outer wiring, like fuel
>pumps,
>>lights, etc.? They're a lot easier than using a soldering iron and shrink
>tubing!
>
>Works like a champ with my Mercury's AC system... =)
>
>
>BEN RUSET
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>
I assume you are talking of the ScotchLok's. These are great, provide an
easy way to connect wires without stripping them. Not designed for any
substantial current (less than 2 amps), designed for teleco interconnect.
I use them for speaker connectors and the like.
Mike Donoho
57 MGA 1500
Fergus Falls MN
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