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Stanley Steamer
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« on: November 25, 2015, 03:05:24 PM »

I've used these before.....very easy to use....a little pricey, but worth it...... cooldude


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yiimgl-Rdmw
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Stanley "Steamer"

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Valkorado
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Gunnison, Colorado (7,703') Here there be twisties.


« Reply #1 on: November 25, 2015, 03:52:19 PM »

I've tried them, they're easy for tapping into a wire or mating three or more wires. 

I love these even more:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/60PCS-Waterproof-Solder-Seal-Heat-Shrink-Butt-Connectors-with-Soldering-Sleeve-/191731538280?hash=item2ca4171968:g:3GYAAOSwhcJWOdbe

They self solder, heat shrink and create a watertight seal on the ends in one step.  Great with a heat gun, you can even use a cigarette lighter in a pinch.  I carry a few of each size in my saddlebag tool kit.
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Stanley Steamer
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« Reply #2 on: November 25, 2015, 04:35:37 PM »

I like the fact of no heat having to be applied
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TJ
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« Reply #3 on: November 25, 2015, 06:14:33 PM »

You can get the Posi taps & Locks on Amazon...
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KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)
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Williamsburg, KY


« Reply #4 on: November 26, 2015, 03:13:32 AM »

Cool item but WOW on the price......."we make a few cents on the kits" RRiiiiiiiiigghhtt  crazy2
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #5 on: November 26, 2015, 04:17:23 AM »

Think I'll just stick with the tried-and-true solder and shrink wrap.
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I've seen alot of people that thought they were cool , but then again Lord I've seen alot of fools.
robin
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« Reply #6 on: November 26, 2015, 04:20:22 AM »

Think I'll just stick with the tried-and-true solder and shrink wrap.
ME TO cooldude
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_Sheffjs_
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Jerry & Sherry Sheffer

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« Reply #7 on: November 26, 2015, 04:44:45 AM »

Think I'll just stick with the tried-and-true solder and shrink wrap.
ME TO cooldude

Me three and I have an expensive Weller Solder station I bought in the 70s  2funny and I still have my gray colored Fluke from the 80s.
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dreamaker
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« Reply #8 on: November 26, 2015, 05:29:56 AM »

I would think for on the road, in an emergency would be worth it to have on hand, for quick simplicity. When I was installing an aftermarket radio in my focus, in one of the instructions. one of the recommendations for secure wire connections was a military splice tool. They showed the method, I thought it was clean connections. Check the pics at the site below of the results.

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/155344-military-splice-how-to/
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hubcapsc
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South Carolina


« Reply #9 on: November 26, 2015, 05:41:50 AM »

Think I'll just stick with the tried-and-true solder and shrink wrap.

I used solder and shrink wrap when I lengthened the wires for the handlebars
on Chewie... these posilocks would have been like a giant goiter there, where
nine wires had to be spliced.

But I've used these posi-locks for other applications around the bike, and
they've held up great for years.

They seem ideal for roadside repairs of a starter relay or something...

-Mike
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