I simply used this and cut down my install time.

http://www.quadratec.com/products/96080_98.htm

Add accessory power that's ignition witched to operate accessories such as CB radios, radar detectors, portable GPS, iPod, satellite radio, auxiliary lighting and more. The JK uses a CANbus system consisting of multiple micro-controllers needed to communicate with each other. The only switched ignition lead available to tap into is located behind the lower dash power port. This is the only place that a switched accessory can safely be attached. This is an easy way to add accessories without causing damage to the electrical system. The kit allows you to neatly wire accessories that are switched on and off with the ignition key. Kits include wire harness with electrical taps fuse and ground. Simple to install with fully detailed instructions.

 

yay, TEE TAPS the first choice of every pro installer. its just as easy to bear, wrap and solider the wire then tape it up then to use TEE TAPS, and soldering dosnt compromise the integrity of the wire.

 

Is something wrong with the kit I listed? For $20 and a click it has 'so far' worked fine. Are TEE TAPS prone to issues? The install is in the cabin and not open to the weather. Please advise.

 

for what the kit provides, i think its a rip off at $20, also TEE TAPS actually sever some of the strands of wire when you lock them down, which causes a great weak point for the wire to break of provoked the wrong way. bottom line, there is a proper way to tap into a circuit, and scotch locks and tee taps arnt them, there for lazy "installers".

 

I just wired my CB in today. Tapped into the power outlet in the dash for power and grounded to a screw behind the dash. No probs at all. Mine also had an inline fuse in place already and was 2amps if that helps.

 

Tell that to the aviation industry. The proper way to splice wires is with a proper splice and crimping tool (and, no, Harbor Freight does not sell the proper tools--neither does Sears or Lowe's or any other home supply store). Yes, T-taps aren't used in the aviation industry (or at least I never saw them during nearly 30 years of working USAF avionics), but soldering is definitely a no-no. Essentially you're turning your multi-strand wire into a solid core wire which is easily broken when flexed/vibrated. And, yes, I know there are thousands of car audio installers who solder without ever seeing a wire break. But, it's incorrect to say that the integrity of the wire isn't compromised: It most certainly is.

 

thanks everyone. All this info. is a big help. Now I just need to figure out how to safely splice into the wire . Oh well, I'll get it. I have done some auto elctric work before, and between me, this forum and my neighbor, (good friend. and an electrician for over 25 years) I am sure we will get it

Thanks again!

 

i think any way we look at it, there will never be a right way to tap into a circuit, just some are more right then others. agreed that soldering does turn the wire into a solider core and can encourage breaking, but when dealing with autos that are exposed to moisture and salt twisting and simply taping is a guaranteed way for corrosion for forum.

 

It sounds like I don't need to worry about the kit I listed above. As long as you don't tape it you will be fine.

 

good post Mark Doiron
I agree completely.... 25yrs,,, working for an avonics company, commerical and military.

I would go directly to the battery..... and just keep it clean... safest way to do it...
or better yet from the battery go to a small break out fuse box.. alot of the jeep guys do that...
I haven't done that yet but plan to when I finish putting my radio(s) in the jeep... HAM and CB

but that's just me.