So I was watching some youtube vids on trailer led strips and they used T-TAPS to connect the wires. My question is are they water proof because they are not heat shrinking them once done and the ttaps will be under water when backing the boat in the water. Wont this be a potential problem or should you not use ttaps. just confused over this.
solder and heat shrink much better way
2022 z519 cup 225 merc 4s ser # 3B210484. 2--hds12 live units. 2 poles, atlas plate, ghost, hamby's, active target, merc digital gauges
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As stated above I heatshrink and solder for customers however I’ve had Bluewaters under my trailer for bout 6 years or so with T Taps and die electric grease and no issues.
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Dielectric grease is your best friend. That and liquid electric tape.
2021 Phoenix 721 Pro XP
Did my trailer with Blue water lights 4 years ago. TTaps and dielectric grease.
Have had zero issues
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Terry Chenowth
Santee, CA
2003 Ranger 195VS
2011 Etec 200HO
No Problem I'm on fish...
Hmmm thanks guys I feel better now and I guess its the dielctric grease. I will also do liquid electric tape and see if I can heat shrink but not sure if I can get the heat tube to go over the ttap
Liquid electrical tape takes the place of heat shrink.Originally Posted by ranger521znem
2021 Phoenix 721 Pro XP
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