So whats wrong with scotch blocks ?.

[poptop2]

i use them and they seem to do the job , used them a lot on tow bars in the past and can't see a problem with them !.

Anyone else use them without problems , or are they a as bad as people make out ?.

 

[strongy]

there ok really if tightend right just messy.

 

[rickyrooo1]

i use them only if i can't solder the joint, they're ok if crimped well and actually used on the correct grade wire, red are smaller than blue etc, but i'm not a fan as such, scotch breaks now they are great when you're camping mmmm drinkypoos.

 

[RICH-I-AM]

Not a fan myself.
Crimps with heatshrink are way better and more reliable long term.

Rich

 

[Spence68]

They're ok in an emergency - i.e you're away in your van and need to get home. Soldered joints all the way for me

 

[thejones's]

Every one of the hundreds of Realm and keystone actuator valves at work come with scotch block as part of the standard assembly - and they cost a fortune!

Proof that in the right environment/application, its more than upto the job. As previous post said - just look untidy tucked behind the dash!

 

[birchyman]

All new can bus systems use em
Avoid the engine bay and damp dirty conditions