Wiring connections

[ymfb]

I have bought some fog lights and the instructions show that the connections should be made using scotch locks. There is no danger of me using them.

Unless I can come up with another connector I plan to bare the ends, tin and solder the two ends together and heat shrink over the connection.

Is there a better proprietary connector on the market.

 

[v8legend]

I have bought some fog lights, I plan to bare the ends, tin and solder the two ends together and heat shrink over the connection.

That's what I'd do.

 

[MikeMike]

I've seen a lot of people use Posi type connectors:

http://www.posi-lock.com/

I used them on my off road bikes here in Mexico and never have had a failure or a problem. They are easy to use and you can re-use them and disconnect them etc... quicker and don't suffer vibration problems or cold joint problems like solder can. They have a pretty useful range of different types including the "tap" type.

 

[Fanum]

Is there a better proprietary connector on the market.

Absolutely.

Durite Superseal

IP67 rated, easy to fit and quick disconnect.

Not expensive either.


I have to take a 90 for an MOT right now, but when I get back, I'll dig up a price for you if you like.....I can have a pair delivered in 48 hours.

 

[Fanum]

Ok, my bad, that image wasn't the 2 way superseal connector......

These are though, the M and the F sides, 2 way, Ip67

M plug 0-011-62 £2.24
F socket 0-011-52 £2.40

1.5mm blade connectors, housings and waterproof gaskety type plug things.

£1.00 postage at a rough guess

So £5 delivered to a tosser

 

[slimpickings]

Ok, my bad, that image wasn't the 2 way superseal connector......

These are though, the M and the F sides, 2 way, Ip67

M plug 0-011-62 £2.24
F socket 0-011-52 £2.40

1.5mm blade connectors, housings and waterproof gaskety type plug things.

£1.00 postage at a rough guess

So £5 delivered to a tosser

Does one need a special tool to crimp the cable to these

 

[StumpyFingers]

Does one need a special tool to crimp the cable to these

Each wire is crimped seperately and fed into the housing with a waterproof sea. A standard crimping tool is all that is required.

 

[ymfb]

Ok, my bad, that image wasn't the 2 way superseal connector......

These are though, the M and the F sides, 2 way, Ip67

M plug 0-011-62 £2.24
F socket 0-011-52 £2.40

1.5mm blade connectors, housings and waterproof gaskety type plug things.

£1.00 postage at a rough guess

So £5 delivered to a tosser

Now that looks the dogs danglies, I missed this reply until now but tomorrow I will try and determine how many are needed.

Thanks.