sPOD : Honesty, Integrity and the Lack Thereof
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I believe the point Pvan was trying to make was the metal part of the connector is covered to prevent shorting in the event the connector was to fall off the switch. JMHO
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pvanweelden
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The A Pillar is Designed to crumble in a rollover, when or if that happens, You now have a fire.
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pvanweelden
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Congratulations on 100% completely missing my point! :thumb:
Sharkey
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I get that...I'm not dumb. But the reason he believes the cover is necessary is because of the risk that the connector will pop off. The cheap ass connector on the left side of his pic does not hold the male spade post (much less the wire itself) anywhere near as well as quality shrink connectors I use.
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Sharkey
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Thanks. But no I didn't. I know exactly what you are talking about, but the overall risk of failure with that cheap connector on the left side of your pic is far greater than with what I use.
I've messed around with those cheap connectors and they don't typically hold a spade well.
pvanweelden
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For anyone reading this post, please DO NOT use non insulated connectors.
Sharkey
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Designed to crumble? Are you seriously telling me that the A Pillar, which holds the windshield and provides the base upon which the sport bar is connected, is designed to crumble? What, you think it folds up into a little ball or crumbles into pieces? Give me a break. Even if it did flex, bend or collapse in a major roll at speed, that doesn't mean that the posts on the switches (which aren't, by the way, designed to crumble) break apart and wires start flying everywhere, or that quality connectors properly installed just start popping off of the spade. And if you roll at that speed, you are going to have a hell of a lot more to be concerned about then the possibility that one of the posts break or the female connector pops off. (FYI-I've been in a full roll at a fair clip, it's not fun but I know exactly what it feels like and I am well aware of what a vehicle looks like after the fact. Guess what, we didn't burn up and you should have seen the wiring in the guy's rig.)
I think you are being a little dramatic here. Is it an extra added level of safety to use marine grade, fully insulated connectors? Sure. On that note, the safest thing to do would be to solder everything, including the connector to the post, and then wrap it all up.
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pvanweelden
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Designed to absorb the impact- is that better you?
You are adding an unnecessary risk.
I have been trapped in a flipped vehicle, the last thing i wanted to worry about was fire.
You are adding an unnecessary risk.
I have been trapped in a flipped vehicle, the last thing i wanted to worry about was fire.
Sharkey
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I buy mine from a local auto parts store out of convenience because I am usually just buying a few at a time. I know Summit Racing sells in bulk but I imagine you can find a better price through other online sources.
Sharkey
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I guess we will just have to agree to disagree as to the relative risk. Again, I concede that fully insulated connectors would provide an additional measure of safety. But I personally don't see using non-fully insulated connectors as an unnecessary risk provided they are properly used (which means properly crimped, sealed, seated and fused.)
JKWrang
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Wait.
Electrical tape isn't good enough? Damn it... now I have to start over! (Just kidding. I dont mess with the electrical. That shit's greek to me.)
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noroad
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Same but im going to build my very first home made spod this sunday thanks to everyone on here! spend like 150 because i got 6 really cool switches!
JKWrang
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Id offer to help, but if we both are electrical laymen, im sure we'd accidentally wire your sPOD diy backwards and accidentally turn your Jeep into Decepticon.
On second thought... :cheesy:
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noroad
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Hahaha after im done ill be happy if she isnt on fire lol
JKWrang
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Im game for a Gecko Decepticon in my neck of the woods haha. Good luck with the mod!
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You're not alone, reading this just confirmed why i joined wayalife....honesty and integrity is also a way of life , something you can't put a price on !!!
