Edit post

Edit your reply below.

Post Body
Enter your post below.
[quote user="rrinker"]  I just use heat shrink and a linear, Western Union-style splice. The twisted wire holds well enough to solder - the key is a clean soldering ron so you don;t have to press hard. I don't hold the wire in a helping hands or anything, just press the iron to one side of the joint and the solder to the other, in a second or so the solder flows and it's done. Don't forget to put the heat shrink on BEFORE soldering (don't ask). The small heat shrink works very well - typically you can't get small enough stuff at the big box store, you need to find it in a hobby shop or electronic shop _ think I picked up the supply of smaller sizes I have at a train show.  Ends up like this: (and I have vision issues and not the best of fine motor skills) <img style="width:704px;height:auto;display:inline;" src="http://readingeastpenn.com/images/IMG_0645.JPG" alt=" " />    That's exactly a P2K GP-7. One resistor for the LED is there witht he wires, the one for the short hood light is under the decoder.                                --Randy   <div style="clear:both;"> </div> [/quote] This is how I do my installs now (if there is no plug).
Tags (Optional)
Tags are keywords that get attached to your post. They are used to categorize your submission and make it easier to search for. To add tags to your post type a tag into the box below and click the "Add Tag" button.
Add Tag

Update Reply

Login, or register today to interact in our online community, comment on articles, receive our newsletter, manage your account online and more!

Model Railroader Newsletter See all

Sign up for our FREE e-newsletter and get model railroad news in your inbox!