Best way to wire alarm - solder or splices?

[TheUser]

I'm planning to install an alarm/remote start/keyless entry, and I am curious of the best way to connect the wires. Do you solder them, or connect with slices? This won't look trashy will it? I'm new to soldering, so I'm assuming a little practice would help if that's the choice preferred. I found some solder joint things that you heat up, but they're like $.50 a piece and that's a little much.

Any advice appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Sicarius428]

Solder will always be stronger and a better electrical connection than splicing... considerint that you make a good solder. What type of wire are you using first off? If you do go this route also shrink wrap it for some insulation and some extra insurance too.
Kevin

 

[HISSIN50]

TU, you got it. solder is best. proper crimping can come close. i suck at soldering under a dash, with wires i can barely reach. so i crimp some. obviously, stuff like blocking diodes need to be soldered - ditto for things where resistance matters (one wire locks, etc).

but i would take a good crimp over a bad solder. so mix it up and have fun. good luck with the install.

 

[shorty1993]

for the ones that you do crimp, only use the one end of the splice. wrap the wires around each other, insert, then crimp. this is almost certain for a good connection.