Splicing wires is a simple task when you have the right tools.
Splicing wires is one of the more elementary tasks for an electrician. It is necessary for connecting two separate pieces of wire using what is known as a butt-connector end. Splicing is very common in tasks ranging from household electrical wiring to car-audio installation. With the right tools and a little practice, you can easily splice wire like a pro. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Determine what gauge wire you are using for your project. The gauge number will be printed on the rubber sleeve of the wire or on the spool.
2. Strip the rubber sleeve from the end of your wire. Insert the end of your wire into the proper hole in the wire strippers. The wire strippers will have several holes marked for various wire gauges. Choose the proper hole for the gauge that you are using.
3. Close the wire strippers firmly. Twist the strippers back and forth to cut the rubber sleeve. While twisting, hold the wire strippers at a 90-degree angle to the wire. Pull the wire strippers toward the end of the wire to remove the rubber sleeve, revealing the copper wires inside.
4. Repeat the stripping process for the other wire that you are splicing.
5. Place one of the stripped wire ends into a butt connector. There are three basic sizes of butt connector, color coded red, blue and yellow. The wire strippers also have red, blue and yellow crimping slots on them. Place the butt connector into the proper slot with the stripped wire inside and clamp it tightly closed. This will smash the butt connector, crimping it to the wire.
6. Place the remaining stripped wire into the other end of the butt connector. Repeat the crimping process using the wire strippers. Gently tug both wires to ensure they are securely crimped together.
7. Wrap the spliced connection with electrical tape. This protects from fire hazards and prevents moisture from corroding the connection.
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