Bilal, Yes, very much so! For the best sound quality and system durability, yes, you want to use these methods! Insulating taps, if your Amp or Transformer doesn't come with a method to protect the Taps. I would hide it in a Console or behind a Plastic Interior Panel. If you want to have the Amplifier so you can see it, protect it with Plexiglass or some type of Electronic Project Box. If I got what you mean wrong, let me know! And . . . you are very welcome and I appreciate the comment! - Stiles
Greg, I like to use Heat Shrink Tubing with a little RTV inside them (applied prior to heating), but If you want (or really need) the T'd in Wire to run out 90 degrees to the side, I'd use liquid Electrical Tape or be creative with how you wrap with normal Electrical Tape. - Stiles
SoMax, That is a Permatex RTV Sealant, I buy the cheap Heat Shrink with no Sealant inside. For Automotive, I recommend Sealant in the Heat Shrink, keep moisture out. - Stiles
Jimmy, Because it is a much, much better conductive connection and better mechanical connection. I crimp enough to hold temporarily until I solder, I don't want to stress the Wire Strands like a full crimp will do. - Stiles
Great explanation
Kenneth, I appreciate the feedback! - Stiles
Great video, I like how you explain everything in detail. Would this apply to car speaker wire? Also how would you go about insulating the tap? Thanks
Bilal, Yes, very much so! For the best sound quality and system durability, yes, you want to use these methods! Insulating taps, if your Amp or Transformer doesn't come with a method to protect the Taps. I would hide it in a Console or behind a Plastic Interior Panel. If you want to have the Amplifier so you can see it, protect it with Plexiglass or some type of Electronic Project Box. If I got what you mean wrong, let me know! And . . . you are very welcome and I appreciate the comment! - Stiles
@@StilesAutomotive sorry I was meant to ask how would you insulate the T tap?
How would you insulate the tap?
Thank you. Very helpful.
John, You are very welcome. Thanks for the comment! - Stiles
How do you insulate the three-way joint that you made at the end?
Greg, I like to use Heat Shrink Tubing with a little RTV inside them (applied prior to heating), but If you want (or really need) the T'd in Wire to run out 90 degrees to the side, I'd use liquid Electrical Tape or be creative with how you wrap with normal Electrical Tape. - Stiles
@@StilesAutomotive Thanks for that, and for your video.
@@gregzsidisin You are welcome! - Stiles
Sorry, what black compound did put on after soldering right before sliding the heat shrink tube at about 4:10 mark? Was is a liquid electrical tape?
SoMax, That is a Permatex RTV Sealant, I buy the cheap Heat Shrink with no Sealant inside. For Automotive, I recommend Sealant in the Heat Shrink, keep moisture out. - Stiles
@@StilesAutomotive Thank you very much!
Why bother with the solder since it's already mechanically attached and weatherproofed?
Jimmy, Because it is a much, much better conductive connection and better mechanical connection. I crimp enough to hold temporarily until I solder, I don't want to stress the Wire Strands like a full crimp will do. - Stiles