mgs
[Top] [All Lists]

Re: radio wiring

To: "Benjamin Ruset" <bruset@monmouth.com>,
Subject: Re: radio wiring
From: Mike Donoho <mdonoho@prtel.com>
Date: Fri, 14 Nov 97 16:38:04 -0500
>>      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 
>-----------------------------------------------------
>78 MGB Roadster (has seen better days)
>89 Mercury Cougar (Ghetto Cruiser)
>-----------------------------------------------------
>Homepage - http://www.monomouth.com/~bruset
>Saftey Fast! - http://www.infi-pos.com/~oasis
>^^^ Note: Under construction, and taking submissions!
>
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


<Prev in Thread] Current Thread [Next in Thread>