How to Fix Damaged Buried Electric Wire - Cheap & Easy

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Wire damage can be one of the most difficult repairs you can have when dealing with an underground wire until NOW. See the easiest way to repair underground wire damage, CHEAP & EASY if you know the trick for perfect results. Forget Wire nuts, Wagos & Electric Tape.
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@SilverCymbal 2 года назад

Thanks for watching please LIKE & SUBSCRIBE - Splice Kit: amzn.to/34WbzDu Wire Strippers: amzn.to/3rsxqtU

@fireflower1549 2 года назад

Who do I call that is a pro?

@Syrax777 2 года назад

I just want to say thanks. I became a homeowner again 4 months ago. Between plumbing, tubs, boilers, and now a well pump. My google searches keep bringing me back to you on how to do repairs. Thank you for to the point, easy to follow videos.

@gullenator1 2 года назад

Granted this method would work on other wire types too, but Romex should not be buried underground. It would have been better to use UF or underground feeder cable for this example.

@suspicionofdeceit 2 года назад

I think he just had this laying around.

@richardengland7077 2 года назад

Yeah, there is no paper in underground cable, and he should have stated that.

@SilverCymbal 2 года назад

Yes 100% that was just cable for the demo, in the ground you would already have (hopefully) direct burial rated cable.

@jhans3278 2 года назад

Thanks for the video. A few comments, 1)Be careful with open blade tools so they don’t cause a “line of fire” accident. 2)Clean the outer wire covering prior to “parking” the heat shrink tube. 3)When using a flame to shrink the tubing never touch the flame to the tubing and always keep the flame moving to avoid overheating.

@SilverCymbal 2 года назад

These are all great points, much appreciated

@CaptainMarci104 2 года назад

And also important: do a test before shrinking the tubing because if a connection is loose or shorted out, there is no way to fix this besides starting over with a fresh set of material.

@billhandymanbill2775 2 года назад

Great video! Yes, this kit works great as the electrician used it to fix my neighbor's post light next to the driveway. By the way, depending on the circuit, you may only have 3 wires (hot/black, neutral/white, ground/bare) instead of 4 wires (4th being red) so this kit will work fine with 4 or 3 wires. As discussed by others, NM (regular Romex) is not permitted in the ground as it has to be UF (Underground Feed) as it has a thicker outer plastic jacket to protect against water and damage.

@portaadonai 2 года назад

Im an electrician and hardly ever learned anything from RU-vid about electrical, but this video really reminded me of some important lessons and options that I might use in the future

@SilverCymbal 2 года назад

I really appreciate that coming from a pro. Thanks

@herco2543 2 года назад

Thanks for putting out all these interesting videos. Always look forward to your next one.

@SilverCymbal 2 года назад

Glad you like them! I appreciate it. This one is good to know about in case you ever have the misfortune of this happening

@The_Good_Life_starts_today 2 года назад

Excellent video. Thanks for taking the time!

@shaunhall6834 2 года назад

I loved my electronics class back in Highschool! This takes me back to the glory days back in the 80's! I built my first computer from a kit, the Sinclair ZX81 with 1k of memory! We have come a long way! Now I'm interested in playing with Raspberry Pi... What kind of trouble can I get into now? ;). Thank you so much for having this channel!

@rrome6178 2 года назад

Another great video for an awesome project! Thank you.

@beebop9808 2 года назад

That's pretty slick, I like that. I've always used the 3M epoxy kits underground but I don't deal with power wiring very often. Most of the time it's signal wiring. I'll certainly be looking these up in the future if I have need of them though!

@prodson8310 2 года назад

Always great content. Thank you. Keep up the good work

@herco2543 2 года назад

Thanks for all the interesting videos. Always look forward to them.

@SilverCymbal 2 года назад

Glad you like them!

@jimb8601 2 года назад

That’s a clever fix. I’m guessing many direct buried cuts aren’t going to have the slack for a single spice fix. Glad my wire to the pool is in conduit. Also helps that I know where it’s buried.

@theroadglider8565 2 года назад

I'm officially a subscriber... Thanks for the simple repair ideas

@handyandy8671 2 года назад

Really Cool! Thanks!

@OldAndGettingOlder 2 года назад

Nice. I didn't know this repair kit existed. Good to know as I have multiple outdoor outlets. Fortunately I haven't hit a wire....yet.

@YukonHawk1 2 года назад

Excellent product 👍👍👍

@scottmurphy4946 2 года назад

People are shocked when they find out I am not a good electrician lol

@lilmatt1914 2 года назад

stripping wires always looks easier on a work bench and through a screen than while stand on a latter (or in this case) on a wire thats barely sticking out of the ground.

@woodsmanforlife1677 2 года назад

I am glad I found your channel. Thanks for sharing!

@SilverCymbal 2 года назад

You are so welcome!

@Krazy_Shorts 2 года назад

Very cool! I like it!

@aziaev 2 года назад

Amazing solution

@destinycaptain247 2 года назад

Great video.

@jersey-dude 2 года назад

Good stuff. Always love your vids.

@SilverCymbal 2 года назад

I appreciate that! Thank you

@ThePellyCanToo 2 года назад

I do this type of work for my day job & I'm curious if the instructions say anything about cleaning, then abrading the outer insulation on the cable? Because that gives a better surface for the glue to adhere to, which helps to keep moisture out.

@NT_84 2 года назад

Looks like NM, which shouldn't be buried either directly or even in conduit. Just a heads up.

@SilverCymbal 2 года назад

Correct, thats just what I had for the bench repair, what will be in the ground will already meet code

@rontiemens2553 2 года назад

Fantastic.

@jonny555ive 2 года назад

Great tutorial you explained it very clear and very precise excellent job sir 👍👍

@SilverCymbal 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@anthonymarino4260 5 месяцев назад

well done

@DavidG2P 2 года назад

You did the shrinking incorrectly. The middle must be shrinked first, before gradually moving to and shrinking the ends. Otherwise, you get air bubbles that you only can remove by puncturing the shrink tube.

@bmerigan 2 года назад

What's wrong with having an air bubble?

@DavidG2P 2 года назад

@@bmerigan It reduces the mechanical strength of the connection, leads to condensation and therefore corrosion, and lastly, it's not as satisfying as if you had done it perfectly and without air bubbles

@plightn 2 года назад

Nice, just like with soldering don't forget to put on the shrink tube before starting to tighten down the second end of wires. I feel like I do every time because I hyper focus on the task of soldering.

@mr1pearl 2 года назад

Pretty full proof 👍

@iilynix5998 2 года назад

Great video

@SilverCymbal 2 года назад

Thanks!

@479.Flyn. 2 года назад

Hey I love ur videos man I have been subscribed for a couple years I watched them all I love them man I lean a lot of stuff lol

@SilverCymbal 2 года назад

I really appreciate that. Thank you

@479.Flyn. 2 года назад

@@SilverCymbal ur welcome

@johnn3542 2 года назад

I've used these. There is similar ones that are actually "in wall rated". Not ideal, but nice that you can bury a splice in the wall

@outdoorenthusiastenl4907 Год назад

Awesome video! Thank you for posting. Where did you buy this product?

@KameraShy 2 года назад

Good to know.

@Leonardokite 2 года назад

Wow, that looks like a very robust repair method. Thanks!

@suneetluthra4372 2 года назад

What kind of mic are you using? Sounds great.

@adventure6583 2 года назад

Now I know 👍👍

@barrym1684 2 года назад

What about an irrigation system that has 8 wires any recommendations?

@yatagarasu1495 2 года назад

Thank u for cutting it open. I wanted to know how it looked inside and i feared getting blueballed, but no!:)

@SilverCymbal 2 года назад

No problem, the materials in this kit are amazing. I have no doubts that this will hold up underground for a very long time.

@renerodriguez1876 Год назад

Can you use this on irrigation wire?

@paulsimkins3895 2 года назад

Always start in the middle prevents air pockets inside

@JerkFace62 2 года назад

you know anything about jst connectors ? 3 prong ones

@imaramblins 2 года назад

Gotta love the tip "make sure you match up the wires" (when connecting the other side of the splice...) I know. It HAD to be said. 😅Otherwise... Make sure you're looking away from the box when you flip that breaker back on.

@Todd.T 2 года назад

FYI, this may get you out of a jam, but it almost definitely isn't a permanent fix. If you live anywhere that the ground can freeze or move, the joint is where it is going to fail. 26 years of splicing and burying telecom wiring and it always fails at the splice. In cold areas, when you dig them up, there is frost stuck on the splice exclusively. I would do this to get it to work and plan a day with a new burial in conduit. If you were going to bury NMW, you'd have to go very deep. If you bury conduit, the requirements are much less for depth and you won't put a shovel through it.

@13nuci12 2 года назад

usually the cables that are buried are never "simple" they always have a protection and in addition they have a layer of material like plastic on top to let you know that there is something there

@fireflower1549 2 года назад

I have a Portable Power Generator, Cable head broke, can I just add another head?

@skyserf 2 года назад

Finding wires is a problem in need of a solution.

@tylerc819 2 года назад

Well first of any underground lines should have sheathing suitable or like most people run it through conduit piping

@KennyMacDermid 2 года назад

Is the damage to the insulation on the red wire (around 3:06) any concern?

@--_DJ_-- 2 года назад

Yes, it shouldn't be like that. He just stripped it quickly and without much care. It would be fine though, it is all encased in glue.

@mgw6603 2 года назад

Is this method ok to extend existing wiring for a light post? Old post is 4 ft and new post is about 6’…

@SilverCymbal 2 года назад

Yes, this could be used to add length to an existing wire. Just be sure that whatever wire you use for the extension is rated for direct burial.

@unmanaged 2 года назад

This like how the power lines are done.

@SilverCymbal 2 года назад

Very true, those ones are crazy to watch get repaired.

@markphillips6154 2 года назад

Very interesting new device. But but you’re almost never have any slack in an underground wire so how could you possibly use it

@SilverCymbal 2 года назад

Be sure to watch the video through I show that towards the end

@z_polarcat 2 года назад

I once used a heat shrink tube like that to insulate a network junction, when I heated it up, everything inside melted and I lost all of my work

@Knush 2 года назад

You would never dig down a wire without using tubing for protection. In My country it's yellow tubing for electrical and green for network/low voltage

@SilverCymbal 2 года назад

It depends what country you are in. The US uses cable inside conduit underground but it is also very popular to use direct burial cable which is what will typically get damaged as shown in this video. Common for lights, sheds, outside pumps, etc.

@fluffallfuy511 2 года назад

Or just use a swa cable for outside wiring?

@lv7603 2 года назад

Swa cable is not used universally. This is in the US SWA isn’t used in residential.

@Sylvan_dB 2 года назад

That cable you are splicing is not rated for underground use. Those that are, are much harder to strip. Nice tip tho, on the splice!

@Uvoted4this 2 месяца назад

I chose to call in a pro but she said she only worked on things at your home that are blown. Then she asked do you have things at my home that blow quite often because she offers a discount on bulk jobs.

@on-site4094 2 года назад

👍

@Timroin 2 года назад

1:25 I don't wanna talk about how many times I've cut my hand doing that

@gavinminion8515 2 года назад

From a UK perspective there are a number of issues with this video. Maybe this is considered OK for the USA, but don't ever do a repair like this (or bury cable like this outdoors) in the UK. Reasons: 1 - The joint, once made, cannot be inspected. Any corrosion or loosening of the connectors may occur without you being able to inspect the joint. This means that in future, the cable might present a fire or electrocution hazard. 2 - The joint has no strain relief, pulling on the cable might cause the joint to fail without warning (see 1). 3 - The repair tubing is nominally waterproof, but there are no guarantees, flexing the cable might damage the waterproofing - if this is underground it might lie in water for long periods which might lead to corrosion (see 1). 4 - if you actually do have unprotected cable lying in shallow burial, please disconnect it and replace it at the earlies possible opportunity, use steel wire armoured cable which will survive garden spades and will even offer some protection when damaged by heavy machinery. This cable offers no protection at all and even a garden spade might sever the live first, leading to an electric shock hazard.

@Ariel1S 2 года назад

Do not bury steel armored cable!! It is not waterproof so the water will soak through to the conductors inside, and on top of that the steel will rust. Shallow buried cable is not legal in the US either.

@gavinminion8515 2 года назад

@@Ariel1S steel wire armoured cable (SWA) is a specific cable type in the UK. The cable has galvanised steel wires surrounding a heavy duty inner cable, these are in turn surrounded by an outer waterproof sheath which protects the steel wires. In use, the steel wires are connected to earth (ground) at both ends, often there is a separate earth in the inner cable. This can be buried directly.

@--_DJ_-- 2 года назад

@@gavinminion8515 You can't bury that cable anywhere, it was just for demonstrating the splice. #1 is the reason why it is an outdoor, burial only application. We use something similar to SWA for direct burial but it uses a corrugated steel outer rather than wire. I know it as Teck cable, but that may be a regional thing.

@Ariel1S 2 года назад

@@gavinminion8515 That's called LiquidTight here, not armored cable which is metal clad and not waterproof.

@gavinminion8515 2 года назад

@@Ariel1S that's interesting and is the reason I made my comments with the UK perspective. I thought there might be differences terminology between the UK and USA. Over here, if you asked for armoured cable, most times you would get SWA which can be buried. I'm not sure if we have an armoured cable without waterproofing, but that's probably because our environment is pretty damp. I would imagine there are parts of the USA where waterproofing would rarely be necessary?

@AutodidactEngineer 2 года назад

I would solder them with my propane iron ;)

@OliWarner 2 года назад

Wago make gel boxes. And don't bury unarmoured cable.

@SilverCymbal 2 года назад

Those gel boxes aren't available in North America yet. I love Wago stuff but I don't see those being useful for an inline repair like this but maybe once they are approved here I may feel differently.

@americanliberty4898 2 года назад

Now, do that in a 3' trench laying on your stomach, most of the time you'll have to add little chunk of wire and do 2 splices!

@steve_main 2 года назад

3:06 You have damage to your red wire and it should be replaced or at least black tape that!

@ig_foobar 2 года назад

That cable isn't rated for direct burial. Underground feeder cable is grey.

@WHMAGuy 2 года назад

Be cautious with the blade for one and the torch for two. You definitely scorched the h.s. Tube on the sides. The defect is visible in the video. The adhesive kinda saves it here (sorta) but I can tell you as someone who is WHMA certified that I would classify this as defect class 1,2,and 3. I definitely don’t recommend the hack and slash method for any electrical repair. The splice kit is pretty interesting but be sure to know the circuit and how many amps you’re pulling and compare that to the rating of the kit. If you own the home it’s your business but if you’re renting definitely get the landlord to make a professional assessment and repair.

@charlesosteen8323 2 года назад

German torque specs also are accepted...you know...Gutentyte.

@plurplursen7172 2 года назад

hmm, next time, if ya want to open a crimped cable you can do it in a way more logical way. Another thing, you cut way way too deep with the knife. The trick is to only go 50% through the outer layer. If you want to remove a crimp, make a cut 50% through the thickness of the wall all along the crimp, and then use the heat gun to heat it up again. The crimp will tighten and open up along the cut u made, super easy! Done, my smartass electrician tip of today.

@JMC8415 2 года назад

That underground repair will not last without using Scotchkote. Even with that "internal adhesive", it will fail.

@jaredstone9487 2 года назад

Dude sounds like NONE OF MY FRIENDS!

@bobbyvee8941 6 месяцев назад

Don't make the mistake that I made: I bought an identical splice kit made by Commercial, at Home Depot for $14.00. The heat shrink is cheap Chinese crap and it will take enough heat to melt the wires in order to get it to shrink. And, it never completely sealed around the wire.

@xiakookle 2 года назад

This is a great way of fixing underground cables but dont you think that 120 bugs is pretty expensive

@SilverCymbal 2 года назад

My Boston accent. It's under 20 bucks. This kit sells for $12US here amzn.to/34WbzDu

@rachelhagins1401 2 года назад

And when your done it will look like a ferrite choke!

@Headcase0570 2 года назад

The most amazing thing about this contraption is that it uses shallow flathead screws. Why would anyone still use flathead screws? What's next, rolling up to the jobsite in a steam-powered car like 'whaddup I'm a hipster you just don't get me' ?

@SilverCymbal 2 года назад

I agree but you still see flathead screws in the US on every electric screw, At best they are multi head screws that can accept flathead (of course) or square drive which gives you much more torque. We can't seem to lose the flathead

@Headcase0570 2 года назад

@@SilverCymbal Not even crossheads (I think they're called Phillips heads in the US?) or torx/hex?

@lisasmith1850 9 месяцев назад

Why can't you use this in a home? What would you use in the home?

@SilverCymbal 9 месяцев назад

Technically it would work, but it would be unsafe and violate all building codes and be a potential fire hazard. There are regulations about electric boxes and protection for interior junctions and this would not meet them, but it can be great for it's labelled uses in outdoor circuits according to the directions.

@lisasmith1850 9 месяцев назад

@@SilverCymbal Thanks, what can you use in the home?

@foxxfury145 2 года назад

Why would there be burried wire??

@mhd786jna3 2 года назад

Gate motor

@Dmammoser1 2 года назад

First

@Retrocowboy100 Год назад

This is only for copper.

@ferdyhagels2771 2 года назад

This repair isn’t gonna last. It’s a quick fix, but not ment to be permanent. Also, you need to “scrub up” the outer skin of the cable with sandpaper or a rasp around the cable ( not lenghtwise) to create miniscule barriers and prevent water leaking in and make the glue more grippy. I’ve seen many of these “repairs” fail in the field.

@apelectrictech3138 2 года назад

Explain the proper repair

@april7_ 2 года назад

0:28 stopped to watching 125 bucks!!! With 4 individual shrink and solder each one and then cover with one larger you can do this under 5 bucks!

@SilverCymbal 2 года назад

It costs $12 and your idea will not protect the wires externally. Don't do a bad repair

@MrSeth166 2 года назад

First thing, the wires most be installed under the code, it most be in a schedule 40 grey PVC electrical conduit at 18 inches deep and if the surface is going to be use for a road where heavy equipment the conduit must be a schedule 80 PVC conduit.

@SilverCymbal 2 года назад

Not sure where you live but this type of cable is common in the US and meets code. Direct burial wire and cable are types of electrical service wire that can be placed directly in the ground without needing protection from conduit. These products can withstand exposure to soil, moisture, and fungus and are rated for wet, dry, and damp environments.

@apelectrictech3138 2 года назад

Actually electrical service must be installed according to the guidelines of the AHJ (authority having jurisdiction) in the area, which may differ from what you read in the NEC.

@salasrcp90 2 года назад

The type of cable this guy is using is regular Romex cable designed for use in walls, this stuff should never be buried underground

@ihateavailability 2 года назад

Wires underground without conduit? Doesn't sound sensible. Dig it up and lay it properly.

@AD-sw8yg 7 месяцев назад

FYI this is for copper wire only if you have aluminum don’t use it !!

@astridmarley5072 2 года назад

😍 Promo_SM!

@CheaddakerT.Snodgrass 2 года назад

I'd just buy a different house

@chipmagnuson2034 2 года назад

Here's the million dollar question. How do you find the short with buried cable? Say Over 500' of cable. No easy way that I can figure out.

@ThePellyCanToo 2 года назад

If the buried cable has a short, then there's a good chance that it is also in contact with the earth. There is test equipment that can locate earth faults on buried cable. Which would be the easiest way that I can think of to find the short.

@rm0234 2 года назад

All good until water gets in there and the cable goes down tripping the rcbos permanently

@SilverCymbal 2 года назад

True, but with this kit I don't think that will ever be an issue.

@rm0234 2 года назад

@@SilverCymbal fair enough

@rm0234 2 года назад

@@SilverCymbal im an electrician and never seen a repair joint that was able to withstand water, they all fail eventually. Will be interesting to see how this one goes

@Sumukharao12 2 года назад

This is interesting but electric tape would do the job fine

@SilverCymbal 2 года назад

100% those taped repairs always come back to haunt you

@GoaltoGo 2 года назад

Here's a tip: Always test to see if the power is off with your right hand thumb.. It's your only grounded finger..

@Hyperlooper 2 года назад

🤔🤔🤔

@jayneela3077 2 года назад

Looks to be too expensive.

@SilverCymbal 2 года назад

if you can't afford $12 to fix an underground line, you better just switch off the breaker and call it done.

@michaelrauff734 2 года назад

Looks like the original installer was to cheap to use the correct type of wire or burry the wire at the correct depth of 24inches (18 if in conduit).

@shameer343 2 года назад

10 to 20 dollars. Lol. You guys know it costs cents to produce them. I directly ring up manufacturers for things i need. Buy in bulk. (They dont take small order usually). Keep some. Sell the rest to shops which sell them at better price then their sources.

@JoeR203 2 года назад

Flathead screws? Ewww!

@assassinlexx1993 2 года назад

Here if they found that connection. The inspector would fail it. The insurance company will stop paying on the grounds of illegal connection. All this to save a few dollars. Do it right the first time. Knowing your home is still insured. 🤔

@SilverCymbal 2 года назад

If you mean underground cable, direct burial cable is routinely used throughout the US. You may be outside the US but direct bury cable is not illegal and neither is repairing it.

@lv7603 2 года назад

UF wire is legal and allowed for direct burial. I don’t like it but it’s legal and this is the type of splice used to repair it.

@SupremeRuleroftheWorld 2 года назад

dont use a blowtorch or recommend the use for it. its called heat shrink, not melt shrink.

@SilverCymbal 2 года назад

The directions on this kit specify both a torch or heat gun. I normally am the first person to go nuts when people use a torch for small wire shrink products since they usually ruin the connector, this one is different. Its easily 10x the thickness