trailer light bulbs

[JB]

Re: trailer light bulbs

Yes. I should have typed that "crimped/soldered/sealed".

 

[rwidman]

Re: trailer light bulbs

When you solder a connection, the solder flows up the wire a short distance making it in effect, a solid wire, not stranded. When subject to vibration, this is the point where it will fail. This is the Coast Guard's objection to soldering wires in marine applications. <br /><br />The Coast Guard has no jurisdiction over trailers, but common sense will tell you that they are subject to the same moisture and vibration stresses.

 

[jtexas]

Re: trailer light bulbs

I think if you're dunking the connection you'd be more concerned about corrosion than vibration - I'm just thinking out loud though.<br /><br />Mine are just twisted together and bare. electrical tape left by the previous owner came unglued. Of course they're up on the guide-ons & never get submerged. several years, no problems. except one bulb burned out - it required a little extra persuasion but it came on out. cracked a lense, found a replacement lense at Academy for a couple bucks - easy enough for the non-submersible type.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: trailer light bulbs

unplug your lights before you dunk them

 

[rwidman]

Re: trailer light bulbs

Originally posted by tashasdaddy:<br /> unplug your lights before you dunk them

You don't have to do that with LEDs. Less time and fuss at the ramp and no chance of forgetting to plug them back in.