Wire Nuts - Split Bolts - Splicing Wire

Wire Nuts - Split Bolts - Splicing Wire
Here I show various wire nuts and how to use them. I also show how to make up a split bolt and how to wrap it with splicing tape. I hope you find this video helpful.
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Jon
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[@vince6829]

Nice overview. 👏 Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@AidanSkoyles]

Rumor has it, he's still out there, wrapping that bug with tape to this very day.

[@RightOnJonCrane]

The tall ghostly stories of the electrical lines didn’t scare him none! ⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@illestofdemall13]

@@RightOnJonCrane I like the Polaris taps because they are fast easy, although not cheap.

[@KarasCyborg]

Jon is quickly approaching the Bob Ross status of Wire ASMR.

[@ryanmcenroe8680]

Great tips! I especially loved learning about the green wire nuts for the ground; I've always made a pigtail for the ground and had no clue that you could use those punched wire nuts

[@RightOnJonCrane]

Right On Ryan!! Thanks for the feedback!! 🙌✨ I’m glad you liked the video!!

[@armymobilityofficer9099]

Best video on this topic that I have scene. Thumbs Up.

[@RightOnJonCrane]

Right On👍 And thanks for saying so!

[@diveresque]

Wow this was a fantastic video! Thank you so very much for taking the time and materials to make it! I learned way more than I had hoped for! As a matter of fact you probably saved my house from catching fire because of 5 wire connection that I made that was all wrong! Now I know how to do it right! Thank you again.

[@msmith719]

Thanks for the helpful vid. Impressed you went through the whole recording without saying the word "there". 👍

[@RightOnJonCrane]

Yes! That takes a lot of practice and patience 🙌✨

[@younesharrak7911]

Great breakdown. Explained in an easy-to-understand manner. Thank you, and keep making the videos.

[@donaldwhite7536]

Belt and suspenders! Beautiful!

[@RRINTHESHOP]

Nice overview, well done. Enjoyed. For splices I like a layer of glass cloth tape for higher voltage and abrasions areas. Thanks Jon.

[@RightOnJonCrane]

Right On Randy! 👍🏼 That sounds really good with the glass cloth in there!!

[@natashaball316]

Thank you for this teaching video!

[@tonylenge424]

Very good info, a video that I will reference and use. Thanks for doing it.

[@RightOnJonCrane]

Thanks Tony! 👍🏼 Happy Labor Day!

[@ScoutCrafter]

All great information there Jon! Thanks so much for sharing this... 😃👍

[@RightOnJonCrane]

Right on John! 👍🏼Happy Labor Day! 💪🇺🇸

[@bing143bing]

Great information I'm getting ready to wire my she'd With some help from a friend. He will give me step by step instructions kinda over see everything. But it is nice to learn from you as well. Thanks for sharing.

[@RightOnJonCrane]

Right On Don! 👍🏼 Thanks ⚡️⚡️ Yeah it’s nice to have know the inner workings. Thanks for watching!

[@bing143bing]

Your welcome I'm learning a lot from you Want to see more about running wire. It's really awesome.

[@GrantRTanner]

You're a legend. What an amazing demonstration of electrical experience and knowledge.

[@garagekeys]

Holy wraps Batman

[@criticalcitizens]

Great video

[@erroladkins]

Right on!!!

[@RightOnJonCrane]

Thanks Errol!! 👍🏼👍🏼⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@teemudgeon262]

Riiiiight On!!! !

[@patkane5018]

Can we get a certificate of completion for this course??😀😀👍

[@RightOnJonCrane]

Yes for three easy payments of $44.99 you too can be a graduate of the Jon Crane Electrical Trade School! 🤣😂😅👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@patkane5018]

@@RightOnJonCrane that would be money well spent. Love the vids buddy. Right on!,😎😎👍👍

[@Tech10x10]

For future reference split bolt section starts at 24:30 and demonstration starts at 27:50.

[@RightOnJonCrane]

Right On 👍🙌

[@that1electrician]

35:00 has much more useful information. It's all about the tape job bro

[@that1electrician]

Only observation from me- why do you wrap your tape in a manner against the twist of the wire nut. That could loosen up your connection. Always wrap CW around the wires and connector, not CCW.

[@RightOnJonCrane]

Right On! 🙌 thanks for watching! That wire nut should be nice and tight. If the pressure from wrapping the tape were to spin the wire nut off then the wire nut is way too loose.

[@gabakusa]

I have a ground bare copper wire that i have to extend for the electrical panel; how do I install irreversible crimp for bare copper? What tool and parts do I need?

[@MrTrashcan1]

I have a 50A subpanel that is only 120V, so fed by hot, neutral and ground. I need to split the hot #6 into two wires for the two main lugs. There is no wire nut for 3 #6 wires. If I were to use a split bolt that allows 3 wires or splicing in the middle of the wire, if it's inside a panel, does it have to be wrapped to the extent that you did, or will several layers of electrical tape suffice? Or is there another way to accomplish this?

[@robertfields9297]

Are the rectangular lug type acceptable for connecting copper to aluminum, assuming they are rated for both metals, like AL9CU ? The product descriptions say good for copper or aluminum, but they don't say if it is OK for having both metals connected to either end of the same lug. I have seen a few comments that this is acceptable and one that it is not. You were the only video I have found so far to even mention these, so thanks. Your comments have nudged me a little in the direction of the split bolts though.

[@terrysmith4465]

It's not just you I don't use those pushing connectors.

[@markc1894]

👏👏👏👏👏 question, what is the best way to splice a 10 ga extension cord thank you great video

[@RightOnJonCrane]

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[@anthony84vette]

GR88888888888,Thanks

[@RightOnJonCrane]

Right On Anthony 👍🏼😃

[@panemon187]

From my unfortunate experiences I've learned that pretty much all stranded wire needs to be wiggled after it has been tightened, this will set the strands in place. Just wiggle the wires in place, tighten, and repeat that about 3-4 times or more, and this will always give you a nice long lasting connection. Not sure how it works with split bolts but whenever I am using mechanical lugs I will bend and wiggle from side to side, then retighten at proper torque specs. I've had to learn from experience to always do this when using mechanical lugs or polaris taps. It's also good to check for the amp rating of your lugs and taps to make sure they can handle the load you're working with as well. Some of these can get really hot under heavy loads.

[@DrorF]

24:40 Iv'e seen it been called "Canadian wire connector" here in Israel

[@RightOnJonCrane]

Ah that’s interesting! I have not heard that name. But sounds good. I’ll look that up on google. Lots of slang names and terms. Thanks for watching! Right On! 🙌

[@garagekeys]

No Home Depot in Israel

[@ranig2848]

How would you connect 3* 4awg wires? With a split bolt? Something else?

[@RightOnJonCrane]

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[@DavidSmith-yj9ht]

Can you splice a #8 aluminum and a # 12 copper and just put them in a box

[@RightOnJonCrane]

You can but that is uncommon. It would most likely have to be a 20 amp circuit but there are not many instances I can think of where that occurs.

[@willymaven1626]

Can you connect 3 wires with the split nut? 3x 6Awg ground wire

[@RightOnJonCrane]

Yes you can but be sure it rated for three conductors. It will say on the package. 👍👍

[@PreacherDan]

What is the brand of inline connector with the hex key lugs?

[@patrickbrumm4120]

try Polaris Lugs

[@alanr4263]

Man I can not find a good wire stripper tool.i have a Kline but sux.

[@RightOnJonCrane]

Hi Alan, I know Klein makes some good ones and not so good ones. I did a video on wire strippers. Right On #17 👍🏼⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@Viktor_Key]

24:30

[@rawbacon]

Did you eat the Bear?

[@RightOnJonCrane]

Ha! 🐻😂 That is a project that is in the hopper! The Jeremiah Johnson Bear head hat! 🐻✨👍🏼

[@EnigmaPSU]

There is absolutely no way that an electrician is putting electrical tape and a zip tie on properly wire-nutted wires.

[@RightOnJonCrane]

Right On! 🙌Thanks for watching! If it’s in an area with high vibration like a motor it’s a good idea! Believe me I’ve worked in the trade a long time and I’ve opened up j boxes and loose wire nuts hit the floor. It all depends on what the situation is and what level of work you want to do. This is a good method. 👍

[@terrysmith4465]

It's not just you I don't use those pushing connectors.

[@that1electrician]

Those things suck