How To Connect or Splice Wires Together - 10 Methods

[@WordofAdviceTV]

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[@dianeladico1769]

Oh thank goodness, a video that's direct, useful and clear. I just want to repair the cord to the LED lights that I hit with the lawnmower last year. Your video was perfect-just the right amount of info without a dissertation. I simply want to be able to use the lights and not electrocute the neighborhood. The heat shrink tubing will be exactly what I need. Since there are two wires I'll put a larger one over them both. If I can remember to thread it on first and I'll keep the cord off the ground this time.🙄 Thanks so much.

[@Oleg.G.]

Don't EVER splice wires as shown in the "heat shrink tubing" section. He just hooked the two wires together and then wrapped the end of each one back around itself. This leaves the wires connected via a loose loop, which is guaranteed to result in an interrupted circuit whenever the wires move. The proper way to splice the wires is by either (1) spreading the strands on each side, interlacing them together, twisting the loose ends to lock the splice in place and only then wrapping each of the twisted ends around the OTHER wire; or 2) hooking the two wires at a right-angle bend and then wrapping each one around the opposite wire. The first method is preferable to the second, as it makes for a more durable and reliable splice. That particular demonstration in this video (unlike the rest, which are all very good) is a great illustration of the truth that you shouldn't believe EVERYTHING you see on KZbin...

[@savagestylez]

I am learning this the hard way. I listened to the method in this video and had to buy a new harness for $50 😔

[@timangus]

This should be the pinned comment. What (ironically) terrible advice!

[@Samlol23_drrich]

My favorite is soldering and then using the heat shrink..especially fun when you solder and then remember you forgot to slide the heat shrink tube onto the wire. DOH

[@monkeyman2174]

Video was not for us. For those other guys. lol

[@Anunnaki-z7i]

I am guilty of doing that, 😿😿

[@franciswheaton3051]

That is absolutely the best splice......unfortunately in the field i don't alwas have ac power...and battery irons have been disappointing.....a pencil torch works in open application but in a tight space it is dangerous...(i get alot of broken wires farming)...

[@WordofAdviceTV]

@samlol23 That is probably the ultimate method! 😄 Haha and I think all of us repair guys have done that mistake more than once. 😅

[@scottheley2717]

-x

[@summerdevlin2828]

Thanks so much for this video. A rat had chewed through the wire on an outdoor lighted Christmas decoration and I was afraid I was going to have to toss the whole thing. You helped me fix the wires and I changed the old fuses and it worked! Thanks so much. It is a cherrished Christmas decoration.

[@DotherTeVe]

merry christmas

[@summerdevlin2828]

@@DotherTeVe Thank you! You too if you celebrate the season.

[@ftwbreeze]

Hello Jay, great training video for everyone watching. You have knowledge and special way of sharing, making learning easy. Take care and keep being awesome my friend.

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Thank you! Glad you liked the video. I appreciate the comment and may you continue to be awesome and a blessing to all around you as well! 🙂👍👍

[@hamzaali-sb2wg]

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[@AngieELLMMM]

I have a broken wire in a light fixture and my dog that loves me so much chewed the wiring of a portable AC. Thank you for this video.

[@WordofAdviceTV]

You're welcome! May the reconnecting go smoothly!

[@whoaamarloww1037]

Did he get electrocuted ?

[@AngieELLMMM]

@@whoaamarloww1037 no and I don’t have him anymore. He hopped the wall too many times. He was crazy

[@zekkosyne]

I was having trouble with a light-up model and this worked great! thanks for the help!

[@empresslika]

Thank you for such a thorough and well informed video! This helped so much!

[@girliecaseoh]

Thanks for doing this, We needed to know how to splice wires in school and you just helped me do it. Your so good at these things :)

[@JimBrady-e1p]

I have used liquid electrical tape (LET) to seal twisted wire connections on my boat trailer for over ten years. It takes times for the material to skin over, but once it does it forms a permanent waterproof covering. I recently re-wired the trailer because the wires themselves looked like they needed replacement. The connections sealed with LET were still in excellent shape.

[@Daniel-dn7ic]

Good stuff! Repairing wife's stand mixer speed control arm (a different youtube video 😜) and accidentally damaged the power wire on reassembly. Your video and a trip to Harbor Freight and we're eating homemade bread again.

[@rukus13]

Tip: after cutting the insulation around strands of wire, before pulling off the cut insulation twist it while pulling it off. It will twist the wire strands nicely.

[@DisabilityExams]

Is there any better insulation for air conditioner lines than that crappy foam that falls apart in a year or two, as seen in the video?

[@Samlol23_drrich]

I’ve never had a problem with the oem kflex

[@WordofAdviceTV]

@JDave Foster To be honest I never really looked into it since the insulation is really easy to replace. I looked at the oem kflex Sam suggested and that looks like a good choice 👍

[@OGMangler]

Great video. I love the advice at the end. funny stuff

[@Sinfuldeathband]

I was working with my electrics in my guitar and one of the wires got cut accidentally and this video helped very much thank you

[@neighborhoodsquirrel2504]

I like soldering the wire with shrink tubing the best because I know I will not have possible bad connection issues with oxidation of the copper wires.

[@WordofAdviceTV]

That is probably indeed the best option, thank you for sharing! Have a magnificent new week good sir! 👍👌🤙

[@Opescuseme]

In over my head trying to install an aftermarket stereo in my car and this was incredibly helpful

[@RafelaCaminong]

For me is the first one because its very easy and simple and i have the materials that it needs.

[@webjornervikusa]

thank u daddy waddy this actually really helped me and my friend ❤❤❤

[@fowlintent]

I have been using, with good success, the shrink connectors with a band of solder inside the connector. Using a heat gun, the solder melts as the tubing shrinks.

[@christiankeller3656]

Thanks for making this! Thankfully, I have guitar fingers so messing with wires hardly ever hurts my hands anymore 😂

[@carlsizer3135]

Which one is best for speaker wire?

[@shaundocmcgowan8836]

Very helpful! Thanks!

[@lana6335]

Thank you for the uploading

[@TheCodebreak-v3p]

great stuff really like this gentleman! god bless!

[@Eddy63]

I prefer the Wago wire connectors ... Good vid and Aloha from across the creek 😂😅🤣

[@WordofAdviceTV]

They are indeed very convenient! 😄👍👍 Thanks Eddy, good to see you! Sending you an oceanic greeting in return! 😄 Hope your new week will bring wonderful blessings to you, stay cool!

[@gilgia]

Good work!

[@The_Tronic_Drummer]

Soldered connection will never come apart. Great for auto repairs where vibration is a factor.

[@Samlol23_drrich]

Not the way I do them……..

[@WordofAdviceTV]

@Pinball I don't work on automotive so I didn't consider the vibration aspect. Thank you for pointing that out!

[@jjarechiga]

Crimping is preferred over soldering. Soldering creates a weak spit on the wire right after the solder, and that weak spot will break with enough stressful vibration. There are NASA videos that prove it so don't take my word.

[@Samlol23_drrich]

@@jjarechiga not the way I crimp.......

[@jjarechiga]

@@Samlol23_drrich 🤦

[@DanScottChannel]

I was trimming shrubs by my electric meter and accidentally cut the thick, solid metal grounding wire that goes down into the ground. What kind of connector can I use to splice that back together? Thanks!

[@yazanzo3bi610]

Does the Electric coupling support 12 volts ? 3:35

[@shanefrank3281]

Unless it is wiring for my house where I use pushin, waygo, or wirenuts, I always use the heatshrink method but I solder the wires before I add the heatshrink.

[@tonym6920]

Great demo and informative as always, thanks Jay! 👍👍

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Thank you Tony! Glad you liked the video! May you be abundantly blessed in this new week my friend 👍👍👍

[@dragonseeker8830]

Very helpful, thx!

[@harrydickson4575]

👍👍 another great video 👍👍👍

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Whoa whoa! I ranked up to 6 thumbs up! It's an honor Harry. 😄😄 I really do appreciate you always stopping by for my videos good sir, always good to see the thumbs up from you! 👍👍👍 May the good Lord bless you and yours abundantly spiritually, mentally, and physically in this new week and even more so in the weeks to come! 🙏🙏

[@markt2202]

Love your videos

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Thanks Mark! I appreciate you stopping by, have a fabulous new week!!

[@SingForHisGlory777]

Look at that cute chameleon on your shoulder!!😍😍😍 He is camouflaged with the plants behind you! 🦖

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Someone actually noticed it!! 😄 His name is Dragon and he's a fun chameleon! 😎

[@TheCodebreak-v3p]

great video!

[@jenniferkulpa211]

Very helpful!

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Glad to hear that! Thank you! 🙂

[@somebodyspecial1545]

Which method is best for 110 ac household wiring?

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Probably a simple wire nut would be best.

[@losmoore3358]

I used heat shrink tube with solder in the middle and water proof in one.

[@Capt-Intrepid]

You forgot a link to the orange "electrical coupling"... like an "electrical SharkBite fitting"... 3:40

[@WordofAdviceTV]

I actually could not find it on Amazon! 😇 The only one I found was out of stock. I bought mine at Lowe's. You are very right though, I did say I would put all of the names in the description. I just went ahead and added a link of the out of stock one. Perhaps they will stock it later.

[@AaronThunder]

Another tip is heat shrinks only shrink so much so use the correct one for the gauge of wire you are using.

[@michelleloggins3780]

Great! I have a lose wire in my wiper motor that I’m using for my Halloween prop. Hopefully I can use one of these methods to reconnect the motor wires to the power.

[@HyzerDyez]

When cutting thermostat wire it’s preferred to use the white string inside to pull the casing down and then cut the top of the wires by an inch under where you started. Using wire strippers directly can cause breaks into the wires inside the casing and a low voltage short down the line.

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Thank you for the warning about that Sean! I only agree, I should have pulled the string like you explained. 😇

[@kataysmith9581]

A woman thanks you for this great video!

[@kenk3102]

...a soldered connection followed up with epoxy filled shrink tubing.....can't beat it....JMHO...🙂

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Oh man! That really does sound like most durable fix! Thank you for sharing, have a fabulous rest of the weekend Ken!!

[@sammakovskiy6613]

Love the waterproof butt connectors, I think some even come with solder.

[@WordofAdviceTV]

I haven't seen those before, thanks for broadening my horizons brother Sam! 😄 May God bless you abundantly in this new week my friend!

[@sammakovskiy6613]

@@WordofAdviceTV I accept, Blessings to you as well brother!

[@TheWilferch]

What if you needed to splice solid-copper 12 ga wire ( 20A circuit) inside a home main panel/load center. Does code only allow some...if any ? Wire nut only?.....Proper size WAGO?

[@HerrDagerman]

Good video but I feel soldering is the best and most reliable way of joining two wires together

[@snkaron708]

The throttle to my e scooter snap my circuit wires clean in half and was wondering with these tips is it possible I can reconnect it?

[@grimtheassassin]

You think I can use Wagco connectors to connect electric guitar components together?

[@bobwelch5056]

Thanks Jay

[@WordofAdviceTV]

You bet Bob. Thanks for stopping by, may God bless you with health, wisdom, and an always positive spirit! 👍👍

[@TalanisYoung]

I only use tape and have never had trouble, so I would say it can be permanent

[@sherwinmendozaanago4174]

👏☺️🤗❤️💚👍😍 watching from Philippines 🇵🇭

[@FLYBOYMATTHEW75]

With the tip at 4:40 on twisting stranded wire, it's better practice to twist it clockwise. When you connect multiple wires with a wire nut, you twist the nut on clockwise, and twisting the individual stranded wire in the same direction keeps the stranded wire from unwinding when you screw on the nut.

[@-AnyWho]

i have a old caloric oven that needs a new hot surface igniter in oven. i didn't order part yet but if i need to cut wires from the old one to tie in the new one, how would i make sure its oven temp resistant? I'm guessing there is a special connectors for that? or would they give me a long enough lead to go to back of stove to connect it at board (or where ever it goes)?

[@LykeArgy]

1:30 can i get an explanation as to why?

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Simply for the reason that it can easily come undone if pulled on. If it's in a place where no one will ever touch it then it would probably be just fine.

[@LykeArgy]

Oh, ok that's good to know cause i did it with ground wire but it shoulnd't be touched, but it's not done yet so i can still redo it, it's just that a wago or a nut won't fit inside the cable housing@@WordofAdviceTV

[@TommyIs_Real]

1:50 I ran over a pool filter cable (no clue why it wasnt buried) and it got cleanly sliced in half by my mower blade

[@MrRockydee07]

I use Raychem military-grade solder sleeves .

[@thanapatrachartburut513]

Number 9 i like most for small wire like 22 awg

[@JoeMorgenstern-k6v]

The perfect, omnipotent creator of everything needs warriors? Huh.

[@Zoldyck_89]

Salamat lods sa tutorial

[@BrendaPetersen-t3y]

I'm not seeing a heat shrink used on a black wire paired with a white wire. I'm confused if I do the black wire connection and put one shrink on that, and then do the white wire connection and do the shrink separately on that, or if I can put both in a wider heat shrink so they are not touching and shrink them together in the same 1/2 inch tube. Sigh. Update---wrapped the white, wrapped the black separately, then it was too big to go into the tube, so wrapped the 2 tubed pieces with tape. Works. It's a vacuum so I'll always be with it when it's powered on.

[@fisherbrown903]

Where i can buy the copper alone? Mr jay

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Mr. Fisher! Are you looking for bare copper wire? If you have ACE hardware in your area, they sell various sizes of wires that you can buy by the foot. Kind of nice when you only need a small section.

[@ThatOneGuyOne]

Is there another technique to remove the cover of the wire???

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Yes. Some of them will have a string alongside the wires. If you firmly pull on that string, it will cleanly split open the cover. You will still need to cut the end of the cover open with a knife though, to be able to grab the end of the string.

[@ThatOneGuyOne]

Thank you i will use this to my advantage (im doing wire splices in school) :D@@WordofAdviceTV

[@asuwish7640]

I want to convert a hanging hardwired light fixture (multiple arms) to a plug in with a switch. The cords i can find are 2 prong though. What do i do with the ground wire coming from the fixture if the cord only has 2 wires?

[@Marie-bt5cg]

You can sever the plug off another 3-wire appliance and splice it to the light fixture wires. :)

[@asuwish7640]

​@Marie-bt5cg thank you!

[@JustYourAverageEgg]

Could this work with a vga cable?

[@StanleyC-vx5jz]

Using the hair dryer or heat gun can be a better alternative than lighters.

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Amen! 🙂 I can only agree. 👍

[@cyberdyers]

Taped applied on 2:45 is Horrible.

[@TheCodebreak-v3p]

if possible i havea question for you I'm going to make video maybe u can point me in the right direction

[@Frederik-i8i]

Will this work on a scooter

[@brianreinhardt4050]

Ceramic wire connectors for high-heat locations.

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Good one! Thanks for mentioning it. 👍 Have a marvelous rest of the weekend Brian, thanks for stopping by!

[@Landonelegado]

What is the best technique for not losing any current?

[@mjrootz]

Solder your wires together on the shrink tubing connection FIRST before shrinking it

[@fisforfriendship6093]

he didnt warn you but the push in connector types can be permenant so you better hope you have enough slack if you mess up

[@christopherhuffman3318]

I want that shirt! Come on! Where'd you get it?!💪

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Amazon brother. 👍 amzn.to/406bowx

[@fisforfriendship6093]

that super old method of heat shrink tubing where you hook the wires together is not code and dangerous. trust me if its something important your wiring or could cause a fire dont connect wire that way the heat shrink tube is just there to mask the looks and help prevent moisture. that thing could be pulled apart your better off with other wiring methods unless its solderd

[@kevin4Xajstribling]

Thank u bro

[@WordofAdviceTV]

You're welcome!

[@playthora6515]

If someone can please tell me how do I know what wire to use when connecting two of them? Say I want to cut a USB power cable and extended how do I know what wire do I have to buy. Or It's a power cord of a laptop how do I extended. I heard that if you use wrong wire it can heat and melt

[@OtisFlint]

I've never seen heat shrink without solder, that's...ghetto. Most of these connections are temporary or indoor use only. Coming from automotive and marine, everything is crimp and heat shrink. Motorsport quality wiring takes it a step further but now you're getting into specialty stuff that's not practical for a normal DIYer. The waterproof butt connectors (when used with a proper crimp tool, ratcheting preferred) are the only method in this video that is acceptable to make a connection that will withstand both the elements and vibration, permanently. Solder and adhesive lined 3:1 heat shrink is good for weatherproof connections in low vibration environments. Solder sticks (heat shrink with solder inside) are about the most cost-effective way because all you need is the solder stick and a heat source to make a weatherproof connection, but they are not as robust as a properly crimped connection.

[@ali-sleimanchehade6129]

Honestly I’m sorry but I have to disagree with you on the method 9 if you are going to use heat shrink the you have to solder them together first and there is 2 type of heat shrink one with glue in it and the other without and I prefer the glue since it will protect better and is stronger and be sure to check how much shrinkage to get when u heat it up I personally like the 4 to 1 but 3 to 1 if good as well Hope this comment makes sense 🙏

[@davidmckinney6577]

Hello my good buddy. I commented on your last video but it probably went to spam I somehow missed the video and didn't see it for a week later probably..we are doing pretty good me and Arnold I have been working on a 99 jaguar vanden plas my aunt gave me she quit driving seven years ago and it's been sitting she gave it to me and I took a car dolly and went and pulled it home it wasn't getting gas and I took out the gas tank and put in a new fuel pump and got her going I got to get new tires for it they are dry rotted and I'm going to go through it end to end and see what else needs attention Arnold likes it I never had a jaguar before I love all the wood grain inside of it and the little fold down table tops on the back seat I guess I will probably just will use it for a weekend car it's kind of neat different for sure the weather has been very hot 🔥 here but today and yesterday been nice Arnold is doing pretty good and I'm very thankful for this tell everyone we said hello 👋 good buddy good to see you again Jay I guess you have been staying busy to my friend..sending lots of love down to you all good buddy take it easy buddy.

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Aloha David! Yes I missed your comment last time but am happy to see that your back! 😄 Great to hear that you and Arnold are doing pretty good, praise the Lord! The 99 Jaguar sounds like a fun little project. 👍👍 I am sure you will have a nice time with it after it is all fixed up and renewed. Arnold liking it is an added bonus. 😉 I trust your AC at home is working fine during the hot season! Good to hear from you David, thank you for the greetings and the comments! I have been pretty busy lately, also helping TJ with the coffee shop when I can. It's almost done and it looks great! Me and him put together a 7x7 walk in cooler last week, that was quite an interesting project. Our two chameleons had 8 baby chameleons too. Overall all is good, God is good. Aloha from Hawaii, may you be blessed, full of strength and wisdom my friend! Stay cool 🤙🤙👌✌🤜🤛🌴🌴🦎👨‍👩‍👦

[@adamus9277]

i have 8 very small cable in my headphone cable and only has tape i don't have space to tape it normally

[@adamus9277]

It was really hard to do with no space and really small cables but made it work everything works and loud thx.

[@sandeepkamtam5895]

It's working

[@brandonhorwath6351]

Use a heat gun or a hairdryer on high for the heat shrink stuff...

[@kristiandawe85]

And not a drop of solder was used in this video lol

[@CriftinsCampers]

Twisting wires together and then using heat shrink is a bodgers paradise! Solder them properly ffs

[@nurn4046]

As for the AC thermostat line, straight cools will have 2-3 wires, heat pumps will have 6-8

[@riveteye93]

Just gotta add that shrink tube on it's own is not waterproof. You need to out some glue or insulator inside

[@josephyeo6966]

Anyone here can help how to join a 1mm wire from LED bulb to 2.5 mm wire supply, please.

[@lordadz1615]

wouldnt soldering the wires also be a method

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Yes, just not one of the methods shown in this video 😇

[@alexanderroudette6775]

What's with the latter statement I don't get it? Why would I sleep there?

[@steelcrusher]

👍👍👍

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Mr. Crusher! I appreciate you stopping by. Be blessed this week my friend, have a fantastic one!

[@15DurangoRT]

#9 is a very weak connection.

[@timotb1]

Solder

[@theoisaac9948]

👍

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Thanks for stopping by Theo! May you have a blessed and phenomenal weekend my friend!

[@theoisaac9948]

@@WordofAdviceTV You too

[@abbieabbie6818]

That funny , under a ladder, so they think you fell down..

[@eliazdezzy674]

Truest

[@mikeycurtis7861]

#9 was THE WORST way to do any of this! If u can't get some good open barrel crimpers and terminals/butts with shrink tube, then doing SIMILAR (just.. way better) to #9: do the same J technique, but make the hooked sides of the Js wrap evenly to the insulation (DO NOT MAKE A BALL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WIRES LIKE HE DID), learn how to solder, and solder that twist from the center, but DO NOT let the solder get to the insulation (leave the last coil of the test on both ends free of solder), shrink that! To give some strain relief (because that hard solder is brittle/ unsolderd wire is flexible), fold the wire into an S, with the joint in the middle, then shrink tube or wrap that enough so that a decent pull won't move the S into an s, but a hard tug will (it's not relief if u don't let it relieve). Anyways... Not sticking up for half of these connections really... But ALL OF THESE (besides #1.. which I'm glad he told y'all is for simple testing) are 1000% better than #9. For a cheap, simple, easy to find, and good looking crimp, that's similar to the "look" he loves about #9, just get a butt connector and slide a same colored tube over it. #9 is about as good as jamming both wires in a potato, as far as how well the connection is 🤣