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  1. Nitrominis

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    Nice work Erica.

    One thing, "wire taps" are a lazy way to make a connection and can cause continuity issues later. Lead wires are not meant to be tapped into in this fashion. A wire tap was devised as a temporary connection only until a proper one could be installed. Over the years that thought has been lost in the none professional sector?

    Can you imagine the Space Shuttle using "wireTaps"? :lol:

    Do it right if you need to use an existing wire cut the wire, add an additional lead wire ,solder and seal it via shrink tube or liquid tape.
     
  2. SNEEEZY - Erika

    SNEEEZY - Erika M/A Wrenchin' Babe!
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    Now that I know which wires are which, I will go back & do it the proper way as soon as I get my hands on a new soldering kit.