How to splice wires - how to solder, how to crimp, wire connectors

[@rppdfire]

Years of working in military mobile communications, than countless hours building/maintaining cable systems in civilian life, I have to say your video hit the high points of field splicing. It was accurate and informative for the techniques you demonstrated, good job.

[@rppdfire]

Also for the DIYer, a hairdryer works great for most heat shrink.

[@bogartin4561ify]

pin this vets comment right now !

[@cjwithapurpose]

I appreciate you!

[@cjwithapurpose]

@@rppdfire You’re Amazing!

[@Big_AlMC]

​@@bogartin4561ify no. Vets are gay

[@LA-ii3oo]

Great video! I've never replaced any kind of electrical wiring before, but I just replaced a defrost thermostat in my 20-year-old refrigerator. Thanks to this excellent video, I was able to connect the new thermostat's wires to the refrigerator's wires using a red butt connector and electrical tape. The main takeaways that I learned are: - what a correct crimp looks like (I practiced on the old part several times before I tried it for real) - be sure not to strip some of the copper wires (thanks for showing that -- I never would've thought to look) - pull on each end to ensure that the wires are secured in the connector I credit this video for helping a first-timer successfully repair her fridge. Thank you!

[@flowergardenforrest1140]

NO ICE....After the repair man had been out twice and not fixed my ice maker I decided to figure it out myself. No Mr. repair man I didn't put the filter in wrong, it was a design defect that the wires broke from opening and closing the door. Your video gives me the confidence to take care of my home and small repair jobs, while saving money.

[@fe3613]

That's an awesome repair success story!

[@daphrampa]

How'd that work out for you so far?

[@CaravaggioRoma]

It is rare to watch video so short yet so clear and insightful. Congrats!

[@eddieperez3316]

Wow. This is greatest how to. You speak simply for a third grader to understand but touch all key points like a college presentation. You my friend have a gift for speaking and teaching. Thank you for your time 🙏🏽💯

[@edwardbernays8514]

I’m not even a mechanic or electrical engineer, but watching this video makes me want to splice wires together for the fun of it..🤩

[@ljmercedes4635]

Ok so, super gratitude. Feeling clever, might delete later. Headlight socket replacement, in place (tight space) on a 98 Infitniti QX4. After several moments of frustration, this video came through in the clutch. I kept wasting connectors with failed crimps. After watching, I slid a parallel connector onto the car's wire, weaved the wires together ala the solder section, then slid the connector over the wires and crimped with a needle nose pliers adjacent to the wire cutter area which mimics a crimp pretty decent. Electrical tape over the 3 individual wires, then back into the sheath and electrical tape over that. I am please with myself and yall are probably the only people that care LOL. Thank you for reading. I no longer have to pop the hood and jiggle the wire to make my headlight work. PEACE!

[@toastedclubsandwich]

Crimping tool? Wire stripper? Buddy, I have teeth for a reason.

[@joashjoshua2051]

Bro.......copper wire in the gum is a nightmare😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@harvyvalencia7459]

😂😂😂😂

[@fin1199]

In the process of fixing some wires on my HVAC I came across one of those PSST Connectors, and I have never seen one before so I cut it off and took it to city electric supply and none of the guys at the counter knew what it was it’s so funny the next day I watch your video and get the name of it! Way to help push the community forward with your experience through quality education. Thanks a lot

[@1230986666]

I love this video. You tell us how to do something without fussing about, including mistakes to avoid, and the visuals are nice and crisp. Beautiful work!

[@ge5645]

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[@billjohnson7347]

@@ge5645 No one cares about those.

[@levisonger4896]

I love this! As a mechanic, it's easy to get stuck in my ways. I was taught this way, this is how I do it. But I forget that maybe there are better ways of doing things. This video proves it.

[@redefiningmyself8598]

Oh my gosh thank you for posting this educational video!! You just helped a divorced mom with school aged kids!!

[@Kaaukuu]

Great video. I was taught to melt a little solder onto the soldering iron tip before placing it under the twisted wires. The little molten solder lump greatly increases the conduction of heat from the tip to the joint. With the tip contacting the underside of the joint, the rising heat will rapidly heat the whole joint. Then, add your rosin-core solder to the top. It will melt right into the hot joint almost immediately.

[@Pinkielover]

Solder type crimp connector makes life easier

[@ianmontgomery7534]

@@Pinkielover Crimp connectors should not have solder especially if there is vibration. The wire will fracture where the solder starts.

[@PJBonoVox]

@@Pinkielover Yet another thing to have on hand. No thanks.

[@Streetlife392]

What is the safest way to connect a copper wire to aluminum aftermarket wiring harness?

[@horsehay4934]

I'm re-wiring a dual-axle 20' equipment trailer (including breaks) for highway use. This very clear and concise video provided me the knowledge for correctly making automotive electrical connections. Thank you for creating this content / resource

[@tchevrier]

just one thing to add regarding heat shrink tubing. There are 2 types, adhesive and non-adhesive. The non-adhesive ones are not suitable for high moisture environments. Moisture will actually wick inside the tubing and corrode the wires quite fast. The adhesive type on the other hand is extremely good for preventing corrosion. They also tend to be double walled and have a 3:1 shrink ratio.

[@brookhurstdevelopment6799]

This is the best DIY video for wire connections. Rather than just one approach, the top three are shown in detail with pros and cons.

[@ge5645]

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[@MrRockydee07]

Great video , I worked for a company called Raychem 29 years they invented heat shrink tubing as well as soldersleevs and much more .... Great American company . 🇺🇸

[@SirEpifire]

People like you are truly the redeeming qualities of the internet - Thank you.

[@ge5645]

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[@moshpupps7921]

Step-by-step instructions and all warnings to teach no wires/ electricity experience to people like me. This video is perfect, I could say it's idiot-proof learning. I wish all my tutors can explain like this. Thank you sir.

[@Danielm1114]

I didn’t know the last connector existed! As someone that doesn’t know/doesn’t work with soldering enough, this is a great solution for my weekend project.

[@ge5645]

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[@aarongutfreund5799]

@Wolf IT Solutions link to purchase the last type of connector?

[@LTSRIDE24]

I just used them a few weeks ago & I thought I was supposed to crimp the metal ring in the middle of the connector.... 🤦‍♂️ I don't think that caused any concern, but now I know! Thanks for the knowledge share!

[@fmjkevlar]

@@LTSRIDE24 some say you do crimp it... however it will be melted and flow into the cores so the crimping will be pointless. I guess it's good if the cable is tight and you want to heat the joint and not your fingers whilst holding the splice together.

[@LTSRIDE24]

@@fmjkevlar yeah....I suppose in the end, it ends up getting the job done pretty much the same... 🤷‍♂️

[@titormus1]

I don’t comment to often but this was one of the best instructional videos I’ve ever seen in my life. Thank You!

[@ge5645]

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[@jvilla0793]

I love how you show what happens when you do the “not to do’s”. Love this video please keep it up!

[@darnell8897]

Well done. The one thing I'd add is that when working with heavier gauge wires and/or an iron with limited heat output smearing on the rosin can be a big help to help keep things flowing.

[@stvargas69]

That last butt connector you used is what I need now. I have a broken wire next to my fuel tank & frame rail on my old explorer. I just ordered the kit you linked . Thanks, I am now a subscriber

[@ge5645]

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[@skinnyway]

thank you. you gave all the info I needed and none I didnt. I wish more 'how-to' videos were this good. now I know I am doing the right thing with the rat chewed wires in the project I just bought. that crimper tool - I lost mine no idea where. it all depends on hand strength tho as you correctly pointed out. My hands dont work so well anymore. A flathead screwdriver and a hammer work alright if you have a flat surface close to where you are working. otherwise - best of luck for those of us with RA AND carpal tunnel issues. and all my friends are the same age now so we all have the same issues!! LOL

[@wfvesely]

This is one of the best how to videos I have seen. The only problem is he takes a job that I struggle with and usually make a mess of and makes it look so easy. I wish these things were that easy.

[@NiSiochainGanSaoirse]

Practice.

[@ge5645]

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[@piereb1748]

excellent point.great video but as you say,it might not be as easy as it looks and it surely does look easy!

[@topgrain]

Glad to see none of those nylon, closed-end crimp connectors featured here. Two wires carrying a high current, joined with those, seems to be what caused the huge recall of those air fryers recently.

[@snezzles278]

this may be the best video on youtube.

[@veggiepowered]

Iam your newest subscriiber great videos

[@toheebsalawudeen5400]

It really went a very far way in helping… even beyond what I initially wanted was learnt… Thank you so much…

[@supersabrosinho]

This is the best video on the subject on KZbin! I spent hours and hours watching videos looking for this material and you cover all this in 10 mins? you are the man! THANK YOU!!

[@ge5645]

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[@chriskiel765]

I look forward to learning more from you sensei, thank you.

[@kevincarr8434]

I loved the style and presentation of this video. It has the feel of an electrical engineer student making a PowerPoint in an early class. It’s simple and explained well. Plus that last connector blew my mind! So cool!!!!!

[@shawndowdy7697]

thanks for this excellent tutorial, no hours of extra gab, and I learned what I had forgotten!

[@ffcurr]

One of the best and most valuable videos on youtube!

[@ge5645]

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[@markodriscoll3660]

Excellent, truely excellent absolutely must have knowledge. A most educational video. Thank you.

[@ionu4535]

BEST I HAVE SEEN ON YOU TUBE WITH THE LATEST GOODIE CONNECTORS; GREAT JOB, TYVM - ex Navy Electrician.

[@danb8181]

Poooop

[@ge5645]

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[@mikemarcott4888]

I also like the way that you talk during the tutorial you're very humble and knowledgeable

[@ge5645]

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[@davidm3210]

This guy delivers the goods - thanks much!

[@NMranchhand]

Really quite a good information presentation. A nice example was showing the wire clothing burn-through with the lighter. What an easy way to get shard-to-find short. Well done.

[@typhoontim125]

One of the best instructional videos have ever seen on youtube on any subject . Really excellent!!!!

[@ge5645]

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[@jahawnp9167]

Thanks man! If I could give you two thumbs up I would. I'd never heard of the solder seal wire connections. I have a short in my car's rear camera wiring in the trunk. I was about to start digging up my solder gun dreading the process while sitting in the trunk my car since I can't remove the wiring harness. While refreshing myself on what little solder experience I had I watched your video. To Amazon I went since the local auto stores did not have them.

[@rexwall2000]

That was not only informative but educational. Thanks. ❤

[@imover9999]

I'm trying to learn how to fuse wires for an ebike battery installation and this video was very helpful. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@m.joeymcgrath6842]

He explained it good on the colored cables and bare wire. Plus the things you insert the wire in and crimp it.

[@MoeDaMouth]

Great video, this is actually something I needed to see and didn't even realize it. Thank you!

[@jup6401]

All the wrongs I did last night but now I know better, thank you sir.

[@ge5645]

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[@mikemarcott4888]

Dude I just subscribed to your Channel I been heavy equipment diesel mechanic fabricator and welder for 35 years like your channel dude

[@donsterful]

Love the solder and shrink wrap connectors......never seen that before, thanks!

[@mahamaha4816]

Super hit explanation. Being an electronic enthusiast enjoyed a lot. Very informative.

[@ge5645]

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[@HighImpactPromo]

Wow! Amazing tips! Was looking for wire crimping advice & hacks. I found brilliant guidance & a bonus of the Best Soldering lesson ever! Great, quick info & the most handsome looking crimps I've ever seen! My crimps ALL kept looking & performing like mangled, ugly Butt Crimps! I agree with everything & also suggest the Ratcheting Crimper plus (bullet / military) QD connectors are great. My recent upgrade to a ratcheting crimper came with ~ 500 assrt connectors & handy carry case - well below 50 on AMZ. I aspire toward prettier crimps, but these are works of art!

[@shirleygreenfoulks1608]

Thank you for your simplicity of wire crimping!

[@larryechols8487]

GREAT VIDIO.! THANKS

[@CrookedSkew]

Excellent video and excellent narration. Thank you.

[@eltonshamblen9766]

Hit the mark on direct, informative and properly sequenced.

[@dcbrot]

Insanely well done video. I wish you were around here to help with my old Jeep electrical issues! I have a feeling that you’re an electrical wizard

[@InGratiaDei]

I teach for a living and this is a very well done video. I'm guessing by the accent you would understand me if I said это очень хорошо.

[@michaels1326]

Okay, i'll bite...what's the Russian translate to?

[@InGratiaDei]

@@michaels1326 I think I detected some hints of a Russian (or something similar) background with Easy Mechanic. The Russian is simply, "it's very good" as this is a high quality instructional video.

[@ACitizenOfOurWorld]

@@InGratiaDei I'm thinking French Canadienne' Wherever his background, this is one of best produced DIY videos on any subject

[@geraldgoodin1218]

1999 Mercury Voyager electric windows wiring

[@macn8ez]

Oooop

[@anthonyfarrell7720]

Don't forget the lineman's splice. Fewer tools needed, but you need to sacrifice more wire as they are tied together. A very strong connection.

[@andrewcraig3960]

Best short course on connecting wires I have ever come across. Great job.

[@ge5645]

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[@joemiles7132]

Finally someone tells it simply! Great explanations and perfect video! :)

[@ge5645]

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[@Playdory]

Excellent tutorial .This is what I think youtube is all about.

[@frankbenz893]

Excellent content! Very well explained and to the point. Thanks for not having a crazy heavy metal background or some annoying music. I have to echo my fellow DIYs below that the last connector is my new best friend. :)

[@ge5645]

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[@SmokinSmogHog]

YOU MAKE THE BEST TUTORIALS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rogerwhiting9310]

I have fixed appliances for 40 years. Ratcheting pliers are the only way to go for crimp connections. There are plenty of them on Amazon with red..blue..yellow for $40 or so. The $200 Knipex ones arent any better than the generics...same force and same crimp pattern. Its well worth keeping a pair in your kit.

[@patsmith5236]

Well done. Most videos I've seen so far are crap.. Very nice to professional work.

[@tamboliyatamboliya2815]

I appreciate all the visuals. Was very thorough and helpful. Thank you.

[@bobkuhn8977]

Retired electrical engineer here. Been screwing up crimp joints for about 60 years now. Using pliers type tools to do the crimps was pretty much hit or miss. A couple of years ago I got a $25 ratchetting crimp tool from Amazon. Success rate is much better now but ... I even screw that up sometimes. I highly recommend a ratchetting crimp tool if you're going to be doing more than 10-20 connectors.

[@mrj3217]

From automotive mechanics and fixing cars to construction work of all kinds most of it is simple enough for anyone to do. Especially today with the very extensive easy access to information and exact video walk-throughs of what every project your learning. Just stop and think about the task at hand prior to starting it. If your not sure its safe to do then always defer to safety.

[@jesseayers9322]

Excellent. Concise explanation. Clear, well-planned video

[@ge5645]

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[@mn12sc35th]

When I was first messing with automotive wiring, I might have used one of these methods. These days, it's insulated crimp joints (usually open barrel) sealed with adhesive lined heat shrink. Tear apart an OEM wiring harness and that's usually what you find.

[@vicpetrishak7705]

Amazon has bulk rolls of heat shrink 3 to 1 shrinkage with 2 layers and adhesive . I prefer to double over the butt connectors with heat shrink tubes . Very Concise Video !

[@aodhfinn]

Excellent video ...very well presented and explained .😊

[@christinaarchambault4527]

Thanks for the tip on soldering with the mentioning of cold soldering. I would have never thought to let the tip heat the wires then let the solder melt from touching the wires with it. I’m going to do this right now :)

[@bhupenderrajput2991]

Hlo

[@bhupenderrajput2991]

How can I buy this type of electric wire cold soldier thimbles

[@kevinbell6904]

Very good and straight to the point no nonsense video ten out of ten.

[@ge5645]

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[@Rufat011]

The most clearly explained guide , Super

[@conniegriffith4326]

Excellent video of the various methods. Glad I watched it before starting to fix an outdoor extension cord. I realized I did not have the correct connectors. Thanks for great information.

[@julianmora7074]

Same here. Self explanatory n easy to comprehend. Good job.

[@rototiller78]

Great informative video. If you want to make sure your fixed connection is waterproof, put silicone paste under the heat shrink tube. 100% silicone is 100% waterproof.

[@misslayer999]

Going for the one up here... instead of glue, much better is silicone self-amalgamating wrap. Watertight, originally meant for pipe repair. crazy stretchy and makes a perfect seal, even seal. Looks good, will also do the trick on its own as(imo better) alternative to electrical tape

[@piereb1748]

Superbly explained and demonstrated!

[@roshinipadmaperuma4317]

Very informative video. Great job. Thank you! Last option u showed was the game changer. Now I can finally finish my project. Thankyou! Thankyou!

[@r.s.737]

I found your video very informative and you explained every technique very well , the do's and don'ts as well as the safety hazards. great video!

[@stevenbisaillon7321]

Your video was very helpful. I'm getting ready to completely rewire a tow-behind trailer and I want to do it so all connections are strong and waterproof. I wil make sure also that all the lights are individually grounded securely to the frame. Thanks for the informative video.

[@neilhassanali316]

Extremely good presentation! Now to find that last connector :)

[@ondskabenselv]

No fuss and right to the point, keep it up :)

[@djflagrunner]

Thank you so much for making this video! I think you have a good attention to detail

[@timbird2065]

Thank you for your great information and technics how to use these useful tools,and dangers as well.

[@victoryfirst2878]

Way to go fella. About time someone shows a few different ways of wire repair. Keep on making great videos too. VF

[@williampennjr.4448]

I wish I saw this video before I did my wiring. I crimped, soldered and heat shrinked my wires. A little over kill you think? I wasn't sure what kind of connectors I had so I did all three just to be sure. Great vid!

[@ge5645]

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[@RCKSTUDIOS]

Perfect video straight to the point

[@CatFishBirdDog]

Excellent. Concise and clear.

[@tana6850]

Thanks for the video. Best video when it comes to connecting Thanks again

[@deganni2688]

a great explanation for me as someone not savvy with wiring and wanting to get things done on a budget. thanks for sharing! thumbs up - well done

[@jonathanlarsen4177]

buy those soldering connectors off of Aliexpress. They are the same but A TON cheaper. (given you can wait a few weeks for delivery)

[@adambomb1017]

Thanks for the great video! Working with wires for the first time in my car!

[@carltaylor4942]

Thank you very much for this video. Really helpful and practical. 😀

[@silentninja32]

Thank you for the completeness in addressing this answer

[@harrypersaud9422]

Great video sir very informative and you did a great job by keeping it simple and straight to the point.

[@ge5645]

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[@theajtruth]

I have all these tools thanks to todays prices and the willingness to learn thank god im naturally curious about how to do things

[@maximilian200057]

8:10 Soldering isn't toxic. The lead in solder doesn't get anywhere near hot enough to evaporate. The only thing evaporating is the flux inside the solder wire itself.

[@Fopenplop]

It's not that the lead is evaporating, it's that you're touching lead, then your face/food

[@TheSargeGaming]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@johngajdos7950]

Thank you. This video was very informative, and exactly what I needed to know. I learned a lot