Replacement tap

[oracle]

Hi,

I'm trying to fit a replacement kitchen tap but the one supplied only has bare cables, no black connector as per the original.

Is it possible/ necessary to reuse the old connector? Can the pins be released from the original connector to solder the new wires on or do I have to have an inline solder joint?

Thanks

 

[calikev]

I think you will need to rejoin I believe the vw connector is crimped on at the factory. I would twist and solder the joints and then use shrink sleeve

 

[oracle]

Thanks, that's surprising. If that's the case I'd have expected a genuine replacement tap to come with the connector already fitted.

 

[WelshGas]

Hi,

I'm trying to fit a replacement kitchen tap but the one supplied only has bare cables, no black connector as per the original.

Is it possible/ necessary to reuse the old connector? Can the pins be released from the original connector to solder the new wires on or do I have to have an inline solder joint?

Thanks

Just cut off the connectors and use the 5amp version of this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-x-12-Wa...220f0a0&pid=100005&rk=3&rkt=6&sd=261830625161

 

[ArunAlec]

I'd be inclined to use a Tamiya battery connector to allow the tap to be isolated for tank draining or take the opportunity to fit a switch into the circuit to make it even easier. Pulling the fuse under the drivers seat is a pain!

 

[WelshGas]

I'd be inclined to use a Tamiya battery connector to allow the tap to be isolated for tank draining or take the opportunity to fit a switch into the circuit to make it even easier. Pulling the fuse under the drivers seat is a pain!

Good idea. I just pull apart the tap connector under the sink.

 

[Victor_Tango_]

Thanks for all the tips here. Just changed my tap and it was an easy job because of this forum.