Installation | How To Splice Wires Using GlowShift T-Tap Connectors For Tapping Electrical Wires

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Learn how to use GlowShift T-Tap Wire Connectors to attach the power wire from virtually any 12-volt accessory to a signal wire in your car or truck.
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6PC QUICK-SPLICE WIRE TAP CONNECTORS
GlowShift 6pc Quick-Splice Wire Tap Connectors are a quick, easy and effective solution for tapping power from your car or truck’s wiring to power for 12-volt accessories including GlowShift Gauges. Use the connectors to tap into switched and constant 12v power sources, or the headlight switch source to dim your gauges when the headlights are on. This set includes a total of 6 quick-splice wire tap connectors in 2 different sizes. The 3 Blue Tap Connectors are compatible with 14-18 gauge wire sizes and the 3 Red Tap Connectors are compatible with 18-22 gauge wire sizes.
HOW TO USE THE CONNECTORS
Simply place the vehicle wire you want to tap power from into the splice connector and crimp down until you hear a click, confirming it is successfully spliced and closed. Next, place the wire that you would like to connect to your vehicle’s wire into the quick-connect and crimp. Finally, insert the quick-connect into the splice connector and you have your tapped connection!
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WARNING: This demonstration is meant to be a guideline. All vehicles are different and professional assistance is highly recommended for installing any gauge. As with all of our products, we recommend testing the gauge before beginning the installation process.

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@stephenm5000 3 года назад

Shame the cameraman was too shy to get close up to the actual action! :)

@cameronsimonton2515 Год назад

Looked close enough for me. 😊

@easymoneysha 3 года назад

Gotta love RU-vid! Thanks for this! Straight to the point!

@samuelmathews6120 3 года назад

Goodness gracious I need to get me some of those ttaps. And also your cutters. Those things are amazing

@bizarrehazar 3 месяца назад

he didn't splice the black wire first before adding the locking tap. which means the tap and the copper inside the wire are not making contact...? am i missing something?

@joealfaro3150 4 года назад

Thanks man for your time I will need to try this method out

@alexmariscal6485 3 года назад

Thank you You are a big help

@Daniel-xc8nf 4 года назад

Great video very easy to do :)

@karlkelley8353 4 года назад

nicely done!

@DanielSan-sw9px 2 года назад

Great video, One question how many Taps can be added safely. I have to devices that need Switched Power.

@lone_wolf7153 Год назад

I am looking to upgrade to leds on my 2016 Colorado and I seen where you tapped into the turn signal for a resister. Would I need just the one on one side or would I need to do the same on the other side as well?

@garydeandeery 3 года назад

I used this did find the hole for the spade can be filled with over spill from the plastic and I put the join on first before crushing sometimes I’ll crush it then not fit in properly lol

@Heard_333 11 месяцев назад

Crazy how one simple thing changes the game. I was trying to press them together with my fingers 😂🤦🏽‍♂️

@hieule2219 3 года назад

What gauge size is that t-tap? Also, what is the gauge size for headlight socket wire?

@chitransh-sharma 4 года назад

Quick and Neat.. I don't have a crimping tool though, is there any other way i can go for to strengthen the connection?

@jooeybabbabooey 4 месяца назад

And pliers can be used as a crimper

@leandrewwilliams554 2 года назад

In my fuse box I have a burnt out to my fuel relay pin. Is this product robust enough to handle the Amps and Volts for the fuel relay fuse? ( 2008 corvette)

@lazyj4732 3 года назад

Known as Scotch locks in the UK. Personally would never fit one on my car, most auto electrians in the UK would never use them. If you must use them put some petroleum jelly into it to help prevent moisture getting into the wires.

@AE92World 2 года назад

whats a more preferable method of having a T splice?

@paulsosa1872 2 года назад

@@AE92World soldering & heat shrink especially under the hood

@jacksmith2315 2 года назад

@@paulsosa1872 you how do you heat shrink a t connection when you cant get the heat shrink over the middle if the existing wire? Putting it over the new wire isnt going to do anything. But connections yes, doesnt work for t connections

@jacksmith2315 2 года назад

But i agree w lazy j, scotch locks are crap. Especially w really thin wire. Better off removing about inch to inch and a half of the jacket on the existing wire, separate the strands so theres a space between half of them, thread your new wire through the space, move half the strands of the new wire to the left half the strands to the right then twist the new wire around the existing wire. Solder the connection, liquid electrical to make it waterproof then wrap electrical tape around it.

@techmetal2292 11 месяцев назад

@@paulsosa1872solder should never be used in a car

@MidnightChaos 5 лет назад

Great video. Do these t tap connectors hold up over time with the elements and vibration from the car?

@GlowShift 5 лет назад

We use them for most of our installs and have not had any issues.

@zonlymachine 4 года назад

the way to splice a wire. is the normal and better way. these are known to fail, and just a bad way tapping into a wire.

@bigmacdaddy1234 4 года назад

@@zonlymachine Um no. They are not known to fail. What failed was the installer who did not know how to install them.

@techmetal2292 2 года назад

At a minimum use the ones with gel inside

@techmetal2292 11 месяцев назад

@@zonlymachinecommon misconception

@dannyduds1058 9 месяцев назад

What color tcaps do we use for splicing into car tailight wires.. red blue or yellow

@rdkuless 4 года назад

if you have a 12 gauge wire, can you tap it, then mix match a smaller gauge wire like a 22 gauge connector..? or can you only tap a wire and plug in the same gauge..? Thanks for a clear video.

@GlowShift 4 года назад

It does not have to be the exact same gauge wire. If you are using a different gauge wire, it is recommended that the wire you are attaching should be smaller than the wire you are tapping into. Just make sure the size gap isn't too large. For example don't tap a 22 gauge wire into a 4 gauge wire.

@dadyphatsax 2 года назад

What type of wire splicing tool is that orange and blue one?

@ricardomendoza717 4 года назад

Nice video👍. Can I connect more than 1 t tap into the main cable your working on ?

@GlowShift 4 года назад

Yes, you can.

@michelleedwards7913 3 года назад

I have 5 gauges would that many be okay to connect to same power and ground line with the T- connectors? (Boost, oil pressure, air/fuel, battery, water)

@callummr1996 10 месяцев назад

Will that work woth speaker wires as well

@Flith Год назад

Got a question about wiring up a aftermarket stereo. I have everything plugged in but I need a 12v ignition source to power the head unit. Would I be able to source that power supply from the wiring harness by splicing the red ignition wire or would I have to get it from somewhere else ie an accessory or fuse?

@GlowShift Год назад

There's a good possibility that it would blow the fuse.

@magnusengelmark 3 года назад

I like the simplicity but I’m having problems after a year, glitches in the connections on my aftermarket car alarm. I’m going to replace these T-connectors and do something else to ensure better functionality. Are there any other connectors of this type that is better? I saw someone using Posi taps, kind of the same principle but are they any better in the long run?

@CharredSteak 2 года назад

Best will always be a proper soldered splice, be that manual or the premade heat gun splices. Also, heat shrink helps a lot with keeping the elements out and also adds a bit of strength to any splice

@TheHiddenLettuce 3 месяца назад

can i assume this will work with a backup camera wire??

@mklein345 4 года назад

Can you tell me what the orange tool was you used to strip the insulation of the center of the yellow wire. My thanks.

@GlowShift 4 года назад

It's just called a wire stripper.

@saby8765 3 года назад

So the only thing, is the t-tap weatherproof? I did some t taps on my car, and I can literally see the t tap metal teeth exposed to the elements. is this reliable on long run?

@GlowShift 3 года назад

No, the t-taps are not meant to be waterproof.

@an_idiosyncraticperson9378 3 года назад

where do i get that splicer tool

@jackkraken2930 3 года назад

How do I get a hold of my car schematics? Schematics are not given in my car owners manual. Could you give us a few websites where we can really get/buy reputable car schematics? I am looking for challenger schematics.

@GlowShift 3 года назад

If you contact our customer support directly they will be able to help you locate what you're looking for.

@cali4niaangel15 4 года назад

Do you have to have the battery terminals off the battery to do this

@GlowShift 4 года назад

It is always recommended to disconnect the battery before working on electrical. Although, the battery will need to be connected for you to test and see which wire is what.

@Davsoto120 3 года назад

Are they ‘one size fits most’? Or will it not work if the cable is slightly thinner?

@GlowShift 3 года назад

The 3 blue tap connectors are compatible with 14-18 gauge wire sizes and the 3 red tap connectors are compatible for 18-22 gauge wire sizes.

@techmetal2292 11 месяцев назад

@@GlowShiftthis is wrong, try looking up the standard color code.

@vboutique2188 2 года назад

If using the tap connector broke the wire what are your options? Butt connector or solder?

@Adek_Reaper Год назад

You could do both but soldering will definitely fare better

@Runescape. Год назад

@@Adek_Reaper no it doesnt, already been proven solder fails on cars, aerospace etc. they use crimps. butt crimp is the best way strongest way that will last forever and never crack either. solder cracks from vibrations.

@dickysoeliantoro5576 2 года назад

Do you need to wrap the t-tap + connector with a insulation tape?

@GlowShift Год назад

Never a bad idea.

@hustletradinginvesting8453 2 месяца назад

Dude where can I get those awesome Cutters. I got a project coming up for electrical mag emergency switches

@GlowShift Месяц назад

amzn.to/3RFm0kp

@luxurycaddy8861 2 года назад

what tools are those

@RETUSAF1995 3 года назад

What about the ground wire?

@GlowShift 3 года назад

Attach it to a clean metal surface.

@zacharyschwanke7160 2 года назад

@GlowShift where can i get that wire striper you have?

@GlowShift 2 года назад

amzn.to/3tp8vt5

@matthewpike5301 4 года назад

What is the orange and blue tool called that you used on the yellow wire to cut it and strip it?

@GlowShift 4 года назад

Wire Strippers.

@alexxx3958 4 года назад

self adjusting

@mikeallen3899 3 года назад

Would this work for a home surround sound theater?

@GlowShift 3 года назад

Yes, it should.

@jamiemichael4190 Месяц назад

Might want to invest n a camera with zoom but I must say I have the exact same wire strippers and how n the hell did I make it 46 years without that style n my life?!? I’d strip wires with my teeth b4 I’d ever go back to the ol style strippers! 😳😂

@lhaitianpapil 3 года назад

Been thinking about doing this but instead of tapping directly to the dervice(s) tap to a small fuse box using wire with an inline fuse and placing the box it in my glove box to run a radar detector and dash cam in my challenger. Would that work? MICTUNING 6-Way Blade Fuse Block with Cover Fuse Box Holder for Vehicle Boat Marine www.amazon.com/dp/B07VYWM9XC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_tdA0Fb6FR5VNJ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 This is just so I can keep the factory harness as clean as possible and retain the ability to remove and/or add stuff. Think this would work?

@GlowShift 3 года назад

Yes, should work.

@ajid46 Год назад

Why this guy looks like nacho in better call saul ?

@jacksmith2315 2 года назад

I hate scotch locks. Especially for really thin gauge wire. Both times ive used them for installing back up cameras they made terrible connections no matter how little or how much i squeezed the metal into the wire. May work ok for thicker guage but terrible for thinner guage. Just not enough contact/surface area for a stable connection. Also its not waterproof. Better off removing the jacket around the middle of the existing wire, about an inch to inch and a half of the jacket/insulator. separate the strands so you can thread the new wire through it, separate the strands of the new wire half to the left half to the right then twist it around the existing wire. Solder the connection. Dielectric grease the bare wire or liquid electrical tape to make it waterproof, then wrap electrical tape around it.

@oodles86 2 года назад

Is there a tool for removing the jacket in the middle of the wire?

@Mr.Thermistor7228 Год назад

@@oodles86a wire stripper?

@HaddaClu Год назад

Thanks for saying this. I was looking at putting a backup camera myself but since I don't have any knowledge on soldering I was looking up these connectors. I look around for a local shop to put it in for me instead so I don't have any issues like you describe.

@techmetal2292 11 месяцев назад

You used the wrong size then

@Dragon-Slay3r 11 месяцев назад

🤪🤓

@notnilc20 2 года назад

I mean you're demonstrating wiring on a car in your camera man's 6' away

@helmanfrow 2 года назад

This style of connector offers no protection from dirt or moisture so it's basically like inviting corrosion. Moreover, the the tiny amount of surface area contact between the IDC and the wire means extra resistance in the junction which could lead to overheating in high-current applications. These might be the worst kind of connector to put under the hood of a car. They are the lazy man's connector. Use a proper splice technique or run a new wire to the fuse box.