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The ­American Boat and Yacht Council says that we can solder, but we must also use a mechanical connection. The thinking is that a ­soldered connection makes the wire brittle and, due to the natural ...

For those of us who started experimenting with electricity when we were very young, one of the essential first skills was learning how to twist wires together. It seems like there’s not much to learn, ...

Don’t let short electrical wires cramp your DIY project. Splice in extra wire in a few seconds using easy push-in connectors. Electricians should leave at least six inches of wire in wall boxes, which ...

Wire splicing and soldering is a basic skill that any DIYer can master—but it all starts with a solid connection between the two wires. That’s where the Lineman splice comes in. Connecting two wires ...

Most amateurs and hobbyists use a twist-and-fold technique, but the Western Union Splice is mechanically stronger and results in a lower profile. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I never ...

Just because you can connect two wires together, it doesn’t mean that you should, but if you need to, then here’s how. Let me start out by cautioning the reader: Just because you can connect two wires ...

A. The NEC requirement for splicing cables and conductors installed in cable trays is stated in Sec. 392.56. Splices are permitted in a cable tray if the splice is ...