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What a Solderstick is, how its solder ring, clear heat shrink tube and sealing rings work together, and where it is and is not the right choice for 12V and 24V wiring.

Why salt water kills boat wiring connections, and how tinned cable, sealed joins and adhesive-lined heat shrink keep 12V circuits working.

Single wall heat shrink grips, dual wall heat shrink seals. Here is how the adhesive lining works and when each type is the right choice.

What 2:1, 3:1, 4:1 and 6:1 heat shrink ratios mean, how to read the sizes on the pack, and which ratio suits each 12V job.

Solderstick connectors are rated IP67: dust tight and protected against temporary immersion. Here's what that rating really covers, how to get a reliable seal, and when to add dual wall heat shrink over the top.

How to find and fix common faults on a caravan's 12V system, and why anything on the 230V side must go to a licensed electrician.

Pick the right 12V wire gauge for your 4x4, ute or caravan: an AWG to mm2 chart with Australian auto cable equivalents, voltage drop by run length, and which Solderstick connector colour suits each wire.

A step-by-step guide to repairing a cut 12V wire with a sealed Solderstick splice, including wire that's too short, multi-core cable, and when not to splice at all.

Australian 3mm and 6mm auto cable labels are not the copper area. Here is what each size really is in mm2, how B&S matches AWG, and which Solderstick connector suits each cable.