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Jetboaters Admiral
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- 7,276
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- Location
- Royal Oak, MI
- Boat Make
- Yamaha
- Year
- 2020
- Boat Model
- AR
- Boat Length
- 21
I have had to tap a couple of wires so far, as an example my ignition wire for the trim tabs Aux cable.
I used this, because it is what I bought and what was available. Needless to say it was a PITA, especially trying to put it on the yellow wire/red strip under the dash. Bad angle and I had to crawl in there. I didn't want to undue the harness etc. Nonetheless I got it on and it worked. This is what I used. It didn't seem well made as I was trying to crimp it.
Amazon.com: TICONN 240PCS T-Tap Wire Connectors, Self-Stripping Quick Splice Electrical Wire Terminals, Insulated Male Quick Disconnect Spade Terminals Assortment Kit with Storage Case (240): Home Improvement
I also in the past have used something like these but really don't like them.
G·PEH 125 Solderless Quick Splice Snap Wire Connector, 50 pcs red 22 Through 18 Gauge, 50 pcs Blue 16 Through 14 Gauge, 25 pcs Yellow 12 Through 10 Gauge: Amazon.com: Home Improvement
I need to hook up a few more things tomorrow, and I have to split wires on my blower motor switch for Fume Detector and also a couple of other taps. I went to the local hardware stores as well as Lowe's and home depot and they only have Quick Splice Snap Wire Connector.
I have seen the Y splice connectors, online, but no one around here locally has them. I checked O'Reilly and Advance Auto. I think West Marine has a few in stock but they price them ridiculous. Yes that is $4.29 each. smh. But when I look at it, where they are all connected is exposed? How does is that good in Marine environment or any environment.
ANCOR Nylon 3-Way Connectors | West Marine
What does anyone do? Is there a preferred recommendation on a type to use? The guy at the Hardware store told me to just cut the wire and get a bit bigger butt connector and then put two wires in one side and one wire in the other....... Not sure that sounded like a good thing to do?
Looking for some advice.
I used this, because it is what I bought and what was available. Needless to say it was a PITA, especially trying to put it on the yellow wire/red strip under the dash. Bad angle and I had to crawl in there. I didn't want to undue the harness etc. Nonetheless I got it on and it worked. This is what I used. It didn't seem well made as I was trying to crimp it.
Amazon.com: TICONN 240PCS T-Tap Wire Connectors, Self-Stripping Quick Splice Electrical Wire Terminals, Insulated Male Quick Disconnect Spade Terminals Assortment Kit with Storage Case (240): Home Improvement
I also in the past have used something like these but really don't like them.
G·PEH 125 Solderless Quick Splice Snap Wire Connector, 50 pcs red 22 Through 18 Gauge, 50 pcs Blue 16 Through 14 Gauge, 25 pcs Yellow 12 Through 10 Gauge: Amazon.com: Home Improvement
I need to hook up a few more things tomorrow, and I have to split wires on my blower motor switch for Fume Detector and also a couple of other taps. I went to the local hardware stores as well as Lowe's and home depot and they only have Quick Splice Snap Wire Connector.
I have seen the Y splice connectors, online, but no one around here locally has them. I checked O'Reilly and Advance Auto. I think West Marine has a few in stock but they price them ridiculous. Yes that is $4.29 each. smh. But when I look at it, where they are all connected is exposed? How does is that good in Marine environment or any environment.
ANCOR Nylon 3-Way Connectors | West Marine
What does anyone do? Is there a preferred recommendation on a type to use? The guy at the Hardware store told me to just cut the wire and get a bit bigger butt connector and then put two wires in one side and one wire in the other....... Not sure that sounded like a good thing to do?
Looking for some advice.