When you HAVE to create a connection between two wires, I'm wondering which option is better - to solder or just use crimp connectors. My *guess* is that a soldered connection is a superior connection, for a variety of reasons, IF it has been done correctly. I'm also guessing that a lot of people have the infamous "parasitic draw" problems due to poor connections in their vehicles?
I'm interested in "cleaning" up a few of the crimped connections that have been created in my truck from the aftermarket alarm system that was installed. In the future, I'll likely also want to add some electrical customizations myself (i.e., gauges, etc.), and I'm a stickler for things being done the best that they can be.
I know that crimping is a LOT easier than soldering, but again...I want to do what's most efficient.
I've been researching this topic and I wonder if the best way to go might be using the "Sealed Solder Heat Shrink Connectors" - http://www.calcentron.com/Pages/elektralink/elektralink_sealed_solder_splice_kits.php or http://www.cableorganizer.com/optiseal-heat-shrink-butt-splices/#features
Comments?
Thank you,
Ed
I'm interested in "cleaning" up a few of the crimped connections that have been created in my truck from the aftermarket alarm system that was installed. In the future, I'll likely also want to add some electrical customizations myself (i.e., gauges, etc.), and I'm a stickler for things being done the best that they can be.
I know that crimping is a LOT easier than soldering, but again...I want to do what's most efficient.
I've been researching this topic and I wonder if the best way to go might be using the "Sealed Solder Heat Shrink Connectors" - http://www.calcentron.com/Pages/elektralink/elektralink_sealed_solder_splice_kits.php or http://www.cableorganizer.com/optiseal-heat-shrink-butt-splices/#features
Comments?
Thank you,
Ed