Combining 2 lengths of wires allows them to carry a current.You need to turn off the power and remove the wires to prepare them for the job.There are many ways to connect wires, from using wire caps to soldering them together.If you're connecting smaller wires, you might use a wire nut, if you want to connect larger wires.When you connect your wires, cover the exposed ends with electrical tape or shrink tubes.
Step 1: The wires need to be disconnected from the power.
Plug the device if you can.If the wire is in the wall, turn off the circuit leading to the area so you don't get shocked while working.If you can't connect the power, you should not attempt to cut the wire.
Step 2: Each wire has insulation of 2.5 cm.
Pick a hole that is 1-2 sizes smaller than your wire.Pull the stripper towards the end of the hole to remove the insulation.The process should be repeated on the other piece of wire.You can buy wire strippers at a hardware store.You can skip this step if you are using uninsulated wire.
Step 3: Take a piece of shrink tube and put it on one of the wires.
Shrink tube is made from plastic.You should slide a piece of the shrink tube on your wire before you splice it.If you use a wire cap, you don't need to use shrink tube.Shrink tube can be purchased in the electrical department of a hardware store.
Step 4: They need to hold the wire ends together.
Press the exposed ends of the wires together.If the wires are twisted together, they won't stay in the wire cap.
Step 5: The wire cap should be Twisted clockwise on the exposed wires.
Start twisting the exposed wires with your fingers by setting a wire cap on top of them.The wires will be wrapped inside the cap when it is turned clockwise for 5 seconds.If the wires stay in place, lightly tug on them.The wire cap needs to be tightened more if not.As you spin it, the spring inside it will get tighter and tighter around the wire.You can buy wire caps at your local hardware store.If you have to keep twisting the wire, remove more insulation.
Step 6: The wire cap and exposed wires should be covered with electrical tape.
Wrap black electrical tape around the bottom of the wire cap.If there is a chance for exposed wiring, overlap each layer of tape by half.When you are done cutting the tape, use a pair of scissors or a utility knife.To mark which wires are connected, use different colors of electric tape.
Step 7: The end of your butt splice has exposed wires.
There are openings on each end of butt splices.Place one of your wires in the center of the butt splice.Push the exposed end until it is in the middle.There is an electrical department at your local hardware store.It's a good way to connect thicker wires.
Step 8: One-quarter of the way in is where you should use a wire crimper.
Match the crimper hole to the size of the butt.The crimper's jaws should be placed from the edge of the butt splice.The wire should be held in place if the crimper handles are squeezed all the way.You may cut through your wire if you use a hole that is too small.There are many wire strippers that have a crimper built into them.
Step 9: Attach the second wire to the other side of the splice.
On the other side of the butt splice, repeat the process.When you put the second wire in, make sure it touches the first one.The second wire should be secured with your crimper.When the wires are touching one another, see-through butt splices are used.
Step 10: The shrink tube should be over the butt splice.
The shrink tube should be taken from one of your wires.If the shrink tube is loose, crimp it in place.If you didn't use shrink tube before you cut your wires, you can wrap them with electrical tape.
Step 11: Attach a heat gun to the shrink tube.
The heat gun should be turned on when you point it at the shrink tubing.You can insulate the wires by rotating the wire in your hands.You can use a torch or lighter to heat the tubing if you don't have a heat gun.The flame should not touch the wire or tubing.
Step 12: Form a 90-degree angle with the wires.
You can bend the wires into L-shapes with your fingers or needle-nose pliers.Make sure you have enough space to wrap the wires on each side of the angle.
Step 13: The corners should be touched by hooking the wires together.
One wire is upside down and the other is right side up.Before moving on, make sure the corners of the wires are touching.
Step 14: The wire should be coiled around the upright wire.
Wrap the end of the wire around the other wire.The wrap needs to be tight so the wires can connect.If you can, aim to get at least 3 coils around the other wire.The process should be repeated on the other side.If you can't coil the wire with your fingers, use needle-nose pliers.
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Attach your soldering iron to your wire coil with your dominant hand.Next to the tip of your soldering iron, hold a rod of silver solder with your non-dominant hand.If you want to coat your entire splice, you need to melt the silver onto your coil.If you touch the end of your soldering iron with your bare hands, you will get burned.Line your work surface with a paper towel.
Step 16: The shrink tube should be moved over the soldered wires.
The wires are not exposed to the outside if the tube is moved.If the tube moves around easily, you should crimp it.If you don't have a shrink tube, wrap electrical tape around the coil.
Step 17: Attach a heat gun to the shrink tube.
Take your heat gun and point it at the shrink tube.To evenly heat the tube, spin the wire in your hand.Continue heating the shrink tube until it is tight.If you don't have a heat gun, use a torch or lighter.