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[@oliverrojas3185]

As a novice viewer, that tape, braid, splice, and wire nut connect was really clean and thorough

[@paulmanhart4481]

You make it look so easy. By the time you were done, I’d still be wrapping the white wire with black tape, cussing up a storm. You guys make me sick 😬 Thanks.

[@poserwanabe]

"be one with the wire grasshopper" that's exactly how I do it, nice !!!

[@kevinanderson7067]

Three searches and I found you. Ahhhhhhh....... Excellent explanation and visual - Great technique for me to use as I extend my Tesla charging receptacle closer to the garage door. I now have full confidence now that I've seen it done clean solid and safe. Thank you coach! :)

[@ElectricalCodeCoach]

Glad it was helpful!

[@GailUrge-vq6qn]

Yep, make a rock solid connection like a rock star....exactly the way I would have done it.

[@luisalvarez8266]

😂" want to be one with the wire" .... "may the force be with you!"

[@bernardtheflyingduck]

Thanks for making this, you took the guess work out. For some reason I thought it would be more complex the bigger the wire.

[@michaelwhite9617]

Always enjoy the information.

[@diymanual]

Thank you. I've been looking for this information. You made it look easy for DIY'ers like myself. I just subscribed as I know I will go back to your videos for my other project.

[@joewebb4836]

Man, that's exactly how I do it !

[@JJHDZ68]

I like it and I love it!! Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge! Blessings to you and your family!🙏🙏🙌💙

[@ElectricalCodeCoach]

God bless you!

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[@ElectricalCodeCoach]

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[@hassanbazzi3545]

Fantastic. Very enjoyable and satisfying. Well done 👍

[@Ben-ww1zq]

You answered a question I didn't know to ask, thanks man!!

[@KanvasIAM]

One with the wire yesss...I be saying that😂😂😂 Bigupz Coach

[@jc4d9905]

I subscribed!!: I needed to see this for a 6g in my kitchen for stove.. thanks!

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[@ElectricalCodeCoach]

Thank you bro! Let's get to it!

[@SquirrelsForAll]

Great video, thanks for sharing!

[@mattwarrensocal]

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[@bennyrosado5402]

Nice n solid! Great thanks

[@MountaineerOutdoors]

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[@vince6829]

Love your videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@ElectricalCodeCoach]

Let's go!!

[@bill7949]

Great job,call that old school

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[@ElectricalCodeCoach]

Let's go!

[@davenag957]

Great technique. Some guys use too much pressure on the pliers and that makes a mess. I love the wide tape too. Scored a roll of that years back from a ComEd lineman and it was a sad day when it ran out. Only thing I see wrong is that metal ring on your finger. I've survived 40 years in this trade working on many hot pieces of gear. Never wear rings or metal watches anywhere around electricity. Even a rubber wedding ring can casually hang up on something and cause accidental contact. Be safe!

[@ElectricalCodeCoach]

Excellent point, but it's not made of metal it's made of pure dinosaur bone.

[@davenag957]

@@ElectricalCodeCoach I stand corrected. I don't think that's a conductor!

[@davenag957]

@crash burn Maybe that crushed ring saved you from a crushed finger! An old timer told me a guy he new got shocked pretty bad through his hair! Working on 480v gear and he had some sort of pomade or brylcreme combed in his hair and got too close to the bussbar. Ouch! I've had my ear grazed by a shorted ungrounded 277v high bay fixture shade and that whacked me good, but through your greasy hair sounds worse!

[@EverythingHVACR]

Nicely done! 👏 New sub from another trade, best way to make a good tight connection

[@veggiepowered]

Iam your newest subscriber great videos

[@dangerdoberman]

Whoa. That's really great.

[@jerryw6699]

It never hurts to put some Dielectric grease in the nut, for sure if one is in a corrosive environment.

[@atmacm]

Why would you put dielectric grease which is non conductive in your splice. Conductive grease is the way to go.

[@grtntgod]

Super helpful

[@ElectricalCodeCoach]

You're very welcome if you ever need anything just email me at [e-mail]

[@paulwhite9848]

New sub great channel 👍

[@littlehuey5679]

I was taught to splay the wire out and mesh them together then twist them and add nut !

[@lostcause1206]

I always cut a few strands off . Works everytime..

[@Karlprigge5]

Very helpful. Thanks!

[@ElectricalCodeCoach]

Thank you glad it helped!

[@richardholden420]

Love it great idea

[@wallacegrommet9343]

Why not a crimp sleeve, hex crimper, and heat shrink? Yeah, I do a lot of DC wiring on boats.

[@brian_wong]

Great video. What would you have done differently if the #8 wires to be spliced together were solid rather than stranded conductor? In other words, how would you maximize the contact areas between two solid conductors? I'm a bit worried when these spliced wires are used for 32A continuous EV charging when they were not spliced with a very solid connection.

[@22kylejones]

Leave a tail on your tape!!! Killing me smalls

[@garbo8962]

Was told several times at great informative IAEI meetings that most bugs are only rated or listed for splicung only two wires. Like to have a dollar every time that I spliced 4 or 5 # 6 & 8 guage wire in a single bug. Never had trouble. Bundy or msybe some otherz do make a longer bug to splice more then 2 wires. Can remember on 800 amp services spliced 4 or 5 # 2 guage wire to a 500 MCM cable. Used a 24" pipe wrench to tighten nut on bug.

[@ElectricalCodeCoach]

I heard that, typically the side of the package will have the wire nut* ranges on it

[@garbo8962]

@@ElectricalCodeCoach while working for a company would often use the largest wire nut that was listed for the wires being spliced. That way when you had to add another wire existing wire nut was big enough.

[@hangngoaigiare]

Copper is expensive now you have way to splice them together when wire short? (No box use just expose inline splice)

[@timmedification]

Thanks for the video, very helpful! I am preparing to splice some #4 wire to #6, the #4 is so dang stiff I wonder if you would still attempt this method, or use a connecting block instead? Is joining two #6 wires the practical limit for this kind of splice?

[@ElectricalCodeCoach]

Great question, yes 2x 6 gauge wires is the max on this one!

[@marcleonetti1247]

Wondering if this method is ok for connections to be permanently underground.

[@northatlantahomes522]

How about splicing 3 - #6 wires? I want to tap into my 6/3 car charger line to install a 2nd, alternative 50a outlet. I realize only one can be used at a time

[@moneyhungrygaming4937]

Is it okay to use a metal splicer connector to extend a range. I’m trying to extend the wire used for the stove outlet. 6-3nm

[@gcg9056]

love those busted knuckles..... you are legit... love it

[@MrKen59]

Do you use something like this when pulling a wire and come short or if an appliance is moved and your 8/3 (for example) isn’t long enough? I’m assuming this is going to end up in a j box? Very timely tips - thank you.

[@ElectricalCodeCoach]

This type of slice can be used anywhere as long as it's made up appropriately according to its external conditions.

[@monosurge]

Only thing you forgot to mention (But DID do) was wrapping your tape (and splice) in the direction you are tightening the wire nut. Kind of a missed teaching opportunity there but a good video!

[@malekrhaddad]

So I stupidly drove a screw to hang something up on the wall not realizing the main panel for the house was in the garage on the other side of the wall. Turns out I drive the screw through the main line going to the panel. I opened up the wall con confirmed screw drove right through the soft conduit and definitely shorted the wires. Couple minutes later, some bulbs exploded and electronics acted crazy. I turned immediately turned off the main line breaker in our complex going to our townhome. Question is, can I use this method or should I add a junction box and use some type of coupler after cutting out the bad portion of cable?

[@ElectricalCodeCoach]

Sorry to hear that brother, contact a qualified license electrician.

[@morenoluis100]

Can't help but notice all those Romex cables going through that tight hole up there

[@ElectricalCodeCoach]

LOL yep thankfully during a generator installed we don't have to go back and fix existing work

[@jeffreyjohn2037]

Is twisting the wires code? I think it should be.

[@cactusladysouth1000]

how do you splice a 8/2 Black Stranded Romex stranded copper with a # 2 stranded aluminum wire

[@tundrawhisperer4821]

I have (4) #10 solid wires to connect. Is a large blue wire nut still the best way to secure these together? Thx

[@ElectricalCodeCoach]

Great question!! Blue wire nuts are still a popular method

[@carlosreyes6448]

Was that 6 or 8 awg?

[@garyschoolcraft4797]

You mentioned that there was a tool that could strip #6AWG. I haven’t been able to find one.

[@ElectricalCodeCoach]

You can pick them up at Lowe's

[@pentearmacaco]

How would you recommend connecting 3 6ga. wires?

[@AsaSpadeSS]

I've been trying to figure this out forever, can't find any information. I thought about split bolts but I heard 2 conductors was the max, I'm trying to run 2 welding outlets for 1 circuit.

[@willymaven1626]

How do you connect 3 6 gauge wires? The but can only hold 2

[@ElectricalCodeCoach]

He will use a nimbus or Polaris lug, you can search my video how to splice big wires

[@jaykemm3472]

Very good. At one with the wire. I think that's from Carradine in Kung Fu, Right?

[@ElectricalCodeCoach]

Lmbo*

[@ericozeta9997]

Yo bro are you related to Max Muncy of the Los Angeles dodgers?

[@austinchumclause7102]

Hello bro I do rewiring my house I used flatcord wire Guage 16 how many amps of circuit breaker I should used?

[@viktormorris194]

What's the temp rating on that wire? 16 gauge is only rated for 13 amps here in the states

[@ElectricalCodeCoach]

Must be a minimum of 14 awg

[@viktormorris194]

@@ElectricalCodeCoach using flatcord makes me think he's not in US. Know Europe allows 16 gauge on 6 and 10 amp circuits bc everything's 230v, not split phase like in the US

[@austinchumclause7102]

@@viktormorris194 thank you bro for the info

[@austinchumclause7102]

@@ElectricalCodeCoach thank you bro for the info 🙏

[@TheLostAdventuress]

In the field info, just what we need. This is great no bench top video here

[@Pmwgolf]

Nice, A scissor should be used to cut the tape instead of tearing.

[@drewbush6535]

I thought it was code no splice in a panel

[@ElectricalCodeCoach]

It is just a junction box, with a panel board inside.

[@N20Joe]

That's a common myth but you just can't use a panel as a pass-through. If you are terminating inside the panel then it's fine to make a splice to reach your termination point inside the panel.

[@illestofdemall13]

No sir that's not true. I don't know why people think that. Lol

[@illestofdemall13]

@@ElectricalCodeCoach Yeah I always hear people saying you can't splice or use wire nuts in a panel. I don't know where that myth came from.