I like to bring threads back from the dead, so here's an oldie I have a question about
When putting in an inline fuse, or connecting two wires more or less anywhere, what is the best method to do it?
I suppose for electronics and speakers soldering is the only real option for quality connections, since the solder essentiallyu turns the two stranded wires into one continuous piece of wire through the connecting metal soldered in.
But what about things liek the inline fuse holder in this application?
I wired in my CB straight to the battery, and used 3m wire crimpers. Its just a plastic sheath with a small metal tube inside that you stick tow wire ends into and crimp down on. Im sure everyone has seen them. They seem to work well, better than the twist-on ones that are typically used in houses, since the crimp doesnt let the wires vibrate apart.
I have since used these crimpers to add in a permenently on outlet for trickle charging my battery in really cold conditions, and also for installing the inline fuse.
Did I make a mistake? Is there a better way to connect wire in these types of situation?
Thanks,
JMH