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scotchlokmudbitz123
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May 15, 2012 17:07:26 GMT
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always been old school when it came to wiring ie terminal blocks or insulating tape
need to wire in a towing socket and was quoted 60 pound to do the job when I'm sure its easy to do using scotchlok connectors
socket is pre wired
do they stand the test of time and rugged for everyday abuse?
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May 15, 2012 17:20:48 GMT
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If you use the right sized scotchlok for the job in a 100% dry situation they are OK.
They get the bad reputation from people using the wrong sized one, or using them in damp engine bays.
They also won't take any abuse (cables getting tugged on at all will usually pull them off)
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Last Edit: May 15, 2012 17:23:00 GMT by cobblers
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scotchlokmudbitz123
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May 15, 2012 17:41:42 GMT
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thanks for info
abuse i meant usual wear and tear
would cable tie to stop any movement
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May 15, 2012 17:44:10 GMT
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Yeah, so long as the cables are all supported from being tugged or rattling around and you make sure you've got the correct size scotchloks, you'll have no problems. They're a lot more reliable than terminal blocks!
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May 15, 2012 17:44:23 GMT
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Just as easy to solder & use tape or shrinkwrap, & you won't have any problems with loose connections.
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scruff
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May 15, 2012 22:05:50 GMT
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Please don't use them they are horrible nasty things.
Solder and heatshrink or proper crimps and heatshrink if you can.
Every time someone uses a scotchlok the god(s) of your choice crush a saveable retro...
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1994 Lotus Esprit - Fragile red turbo with pop up lights.
1980 Porsche 924 - Fragile red turbo with pop up lights.
I spy a trend...
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May 15, 2012 22:39:22 GMT
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Solder and heatshrink, or just decent crimps Skotchlocks are a bodge at the best of times, and useless every other time! and comparing skotchlocks to terminal blocks, or twisting+taping, is like asking whether it's better to build a house from shoes, or chocolate bars..... no matter how you justify it, it's still going to be curse word compared to bricks  |
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scotchlokmudbitz123
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original asking cos scotchlocks are supplied with the kit i got for towing electrics
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Last Edit: May 16, 2012 8:09:19 GMT by ianboyd
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scotchlokmudbitz123
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May 16, 2012 14:49:29 GMT
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got one
used it today connecting wiring on my tow beacon
as i said I'm more old school on electrical connections hence asking general overview on scotchloks which i aint never used probably cos don't like change!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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May 16, 2012 21:45:53 GMT
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4 out of 5 cars i went through recently in the
scrappy had scotchlocked towbar wiring.
i soldered mine though.
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tardis
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May 16, 2012 22:43:06 GMT
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If you use the butt type crimps get the heatshrink ones then all you need to do is crimp them on and warm them up for a perfect watertight seal, should be available from any good auto electrical supplier. We use them on our vehicles and they are on and off construction sites every day.
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Seth
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May 16, 2012 22:46:58 GMT
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4 out of 5 cars I went through recently in the scrappy had scotchlocked towbar wiring. I soldered mine though. That proves that if you use scotch-loks on your tow bar wiring there's an 80% chance of your car ending up in a scrapyard. Or something. |
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tardis
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May 16, 2012 22:48:40 GMT
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This sort of thing.  |
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10mpg
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Scotchlocks are fine on most towbar installations, provided the wires are in good condition, and the connections cannot move and most importantly are DRY..
99 times out of a hundred it is easier to solder and then heatshrink (which is what i do) then it's permanent and weatherproof but I've seen plenty of cars that have been fine for decades on scotchlocked towbar installs, they gained a bad rep due to misuse usually external and as part of a bodgy repair..
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The Internet, like all tools, if used improperly, can make a complete bo**cks of even the simplest jobs...
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Solder and heatshrink for me,just check the wiring is correct first!!!!
But seriously towbars are a really bad source of electrical gremlins when badly wired so well worth ensuring the in car connections are perfect.
I did my trailer years ago and it's constantly kept in the rain outside yet the plug works perfectly everytime,saves plenty of hassle from the old bill as well.
I'd personally prefer connector blocks over scotchlocks,they really are dreadful and the obvious sign of a botcher to us electrical types.
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Copey
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May 17, 2012 10:04:19 GMT
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solder and heatshrink, scotchlocks are very poor and often give a bad connection they are very unreliable, very very lazy way of doing wiring! if you cant solder use normal connectors and then heatshrink over them, still not a great way of wiring, but better than scotchlocks! hell, twistin 2 wires together and stickin tape on them is probably a better way than scotchlocks!!
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May 18, 2012 17:39:11 GMT
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4 out of 5 cars I went through recently in the scrappy had scotchlocked towbar wiring. I soldered mine though. That proves that if you use scotch-loks on your tow bar wiring there's an 80% chance of your car ending up in a scrapyard. Or something. ;D |
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