How to Splice Wires Quickly and Correctly

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In this video I'll show you how to splice wires together using solder seal aka solder less connectors quickly. If done correctly these connectors can greatly improve your time spent splicing wires together, vs using a soldering iron.
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@myRatchets Год назад

Solder Seal Connector Kit: amzn.to/3vxM5X3

@vivillager Год назад

Eric, from South Main Auto Chain, dislikes these types of connectors. He says that the solder on these will crack over time, causing an open circuit. He prefers crimp style. I use these, even on my personal vehicles, and I've never had an issue, even years later.

@aygwm Год назад

Crimp connectors have been the OEM method of repair for years

@ua7pyro591 Год назад

It's not a chain, dude

@SalvadorSTMZ Год назад

I've used these for years and never had any issues. Used them on my car and even underground sprinkler lines. Also Eric lives in NY where there's more salt and water on the roads so may not be good for that area.

@TheLukaszpg Год назад

So some wanker does it different way... Who cares

@MrMarca4444 Год назад

@@aygwm Dont know about that. At least 5 years ago dealers dont want you to use them. Now they want soldered.

@mrsinghsgarage Год назад

Super informative, always been doubtful of those connectors so it's reassuring seeing a trustworthy face using them 👍🏽

@SplosionMovies Год назад

here when the title’s still “Ho h” thanks for dropping the knowledge for us today RnW :)

@mrkrasker9609 Год назад

If you add liquid solder flux to the stripped ends you will get better solder wetting of the joint.

@boots7859 Год назад

Yep

@danielsimpson8929 Год назад

I was thinking the exact same thing for sealing with a second tube. You covered it all!

@Crushwokery Год назад

Gr8 vid as always, been using these things for years and never had a problem with them.......... yet. I too mesh the strands together whether I'm using these connectors or a soldering iron but both ways the strands get a dip into flux first. The solder flows quicker and coverage is better.

@MrItsthething Год назад

Good video, really informative. You will get a better connection if you strip less of the insulation. When I use these I strip only about 1/4" of wire, that way there is less room that the solder has to fill to completely encase the wires. I also don't fan them out, I twist them to keep the strands together and then put them in the connector, this way there's less chance of having a loose strand poke out through the heat shrink when it softens.

@zzzzzzl33t 10 месяцев назад

Nice video. At the end of the day with thicker gauged wires crimping and shielding with heat shrink with some protective wire loom is king.

@davida871 Год назад

I guess it comes down to how much time you have and the space required to pull off heating the solder. Great video showing benefits of waterproofing connections. I prefer using shrink tubing over crimped connectors. I also have used liquid electrical tap for when I forget to put heatshrink tubing on wire before crimping or added waterproofing.

@Steve.191 Год назад

Been using these on tractor trailers for years so far so good 👍

@florascent9ts Год назад

I would be interested to see if dipping the ends in no-clean flux paste would improve the quality of the penetration of solder. Also concentrating the heat more on the center would probably be better. Either heat pencil or dedicated barrel shaped soldering tip.

@JUKE179r 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for this video. I’ve always been skeptical about these solder connectors. It looks like a definitely game changer for electrical work. Cheers from a Yank in the UK! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇺🇸 P.S. please bring back more LR Discovery 2 content. 😉

@WisconsinWanderer Год назад

This was great info thank you be safe my friend!

@4BillC Год назад

I've never used these but I've always used the heat shrink crimp style. Never had any problems with them and they can be found at Harbor Freight! I do however like these and may give them a try...

@boosted2.4_sky Год назад

I used to use these solder seal connectors and on some minor things that I can easily get to and fix when/if it fails... I will still use them quick and dirty... but if I want something to stay fixed I use non insulated connectors properly affixed and sealed with marine grade heat shrink... Takes a little longer but you won't have to worry about the connection leaving you screwed...

@dogsplantscarsneatstuff176 Год назад

Thank you your ratchetness! How about one on crimp connectors if you have time. I love my crimp connector.

@johnwagner4559 Год назад

Very good information for a very important topic. 👌

@turnipsucks6416 Год назад

Never new about this product. Sold on it though. Thank you.

@804_Rider Год назад

Great informative video!

@JackdeDuCoeur Год назад

Very useful. Thanks!

@myRatchets Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@nickayivor8432 Год назад

PRODIGY Ratchets and Wrenches Thanks 👍 🎶 🎵 👌 From Nick Ayivor from London England UK 🇬🇧

@4speed3pedals Год назад

Thanks for exposing these connectors via this video. I never knew they existed. Since there 3 methods of putting the wires together, I wonder if an ohm meter could tell the difference between the three and compare it to a crimp connector. It may show no difference and if there is, that would prove which way is best for conductivity.

@myRatchets Год назад

Ohm meter would simply show continuity and no resistance, best way to test for ability to handle load would probably be to put a load on them and measure the voltage drop across the connection. I doubt that will be a problem either. Only potential problem is I don't know how they will hold up to hot cold cycles super long term, as in many years and many cycles.

@coastalcleaningandmaintena2884 Год назад

Double up great idea my man

@timd1833 Год назад

At 8:39, great idea. Just remember to slip the heat-shrink tubing on one of the wires before you use the solder-less connectors. 😉

@freeman8446 Год назад

Worked great for me

@rudolfhuijs4526 Год назад

Feliz año man! Super useful info. Keep up the good work! Thanks.

@jeep146 Год назад

Used to use these on critical wiring and were often rejected by inspectors. Over time I found a better method. Take the wire and apply liquid flux then heat the wire and apply solder to the wire. Allow the solder to flow off the wire this removes impurities. Try to leave the wire without any large build up of solder. Once done you can apply a small amount of flux. Insert the wires into the crimp. Heat the crimp, You will see the solder flow bonding the wires. You will find you don't have to subject the crimp to long periods of heat that can damage the insulation. P.S. Use only flux and solder made for electronic/electrical work.

@JonnyDIY Год назад

They should add crimp ends to these and they'd be better. I usuallt just use some crimp butt connectors on interior stuff

@spelunkerd Год назад

That was well explained. I like the method of a mechanical connection independent of the solder, that can resist axial tension. Even though they don't have a great mechanical connection, crimp connectors have an excellent track record over decades. For some reason I had the misguided notion that these solder connectors are also crimped, but they are not. It looks like the quality of the solder joint is quite weak compared to a normal solder joint, so I'd be a little concerned about late microcracking from vibration. Anything close to the exhaust manifold will likely experience enough heat to make the connection reflow, so I'd avoid using them there. I've been playing with these a little, but to date I'm not sold. They aren't even faster than crimp connectors. Lately I've been using crimp connectors sold with heat shrink tubing inpregnated with glue.

@myRatchets Год назад

These can withstand quite a bit of axial tension. crimp with heat shrink is good too.

@bastogne315 Год назад

I'm early .just bought these. Gonna try a hairdryer. Can you use on the kitchen cooker? Tx

@leonardcrisci7254 Год назад

I use those They are awesome

@jeffreygoss8109 Год назад

Not trying to be a backseat solderer but have you ever added tinning flux?

@matt_b... Год назад

Man, when you chopped open the connector to reveal the work it had done, I said to myself "that's just as good as a wire nut". If you're keeping the car, spend the time to do it right with a soldering iron and heat shrink.

@dr.mohamedaboomar3031 Год назад

Thanks 🙏

@nickfizzle1212 Год назад

What about adding a little flux to the wires for better penetration? Or would that just cause a mess?

@markm0000 Год назад

Get you a non insulated butt splice connector and crimpers. Then put some normal heatshrink over it to keep the water out. It's stronger than the wire itself. Extra points if you lightly coat the copper with dielectric grease after doing it. This solder splice will crack over time with vibrations in a vehicle. Also if there's any strain on that wire it will come apart.

@richardrhcp Год назад

I sometimes add an extra layer of regular heatshrink on top of these since they seem to thin out plenty when heated.

@bltoth1955 Год назад

Try a liquid or paste flux with those connectors.

@rodneyfox5566 Год назад

I do believe those are made for pre tinned wire like what's found in marine and aviation wire, which work extremely well giving full solder wicking.

@stevesidare2493 Год назад

Perhaps a bit of solder paste or liquid rosin flux on the wires would get more solder flow and better (safer) amp allowance.

@robertpaulis439 Год назад

If you put some rosin on the Connection ends your solder would penetrate alot more through the wires.

@two_legit1832 Год назад

Would these connectors and this method be suitable for wiring up a brake controller?

@delinquentdesign Год назад

I dont know cabron an o2 sensor can carry a good amount of amperage to the heater circuit of the sensor yes?

@SamCanada1 Год назад

Most, esp. DYI people, will probably use flame.

@joeselzer850 Месяц назад

why is there never any video on how to Splice a very big wire with the tinny wire like 8 awg to a 16 awg or 12 awgi need to do this with a 8awg to a 16 awg or 12 awg and now that i see u video the way i was thinking of how to do it may not be the best way but it give me a idea on how i could do it but i would like to know the best way to do this for the best results going to be using 12v for the 2 wires of 8 and 16 ir 8 and 12 awg

@coastalcleaningandmaintena2884 Год назад

Be nice to see a underwater test

@davida871 Год назад

Too bad these connectors don't include crimping on ends to give more tensile strength and resistance from pulling apart. A blend of crimp & solder would be ideal imo. Thanks for detailed explanation of these connectors. They have their place when needed.

@claudiosantana3320 Год назад

Will it work with a lighter?

@robink.9459 Год назад

Ho h Ho h Ho h how's it going DIYers!

@jvert3224 Год назад

What if it’s like 3 wires and your wiring in some new headlights with DRLs

@6944firefightergr Год назад

Can we use a lighter instead?

@KillinReapers Год назад

might start to melt your lighter on a big piece, but if you what your doing a little bit yeah. I use a torch

@steelfox4627 Год назад

I’ve been making cables for over 10 years and personally using crimps or soldier them properly and protect them. These are not a good idea for a place that gets hot like an Engine Bay

@Milpower Год назад

Why? An engine bay does not get hot enough to melt solder.

@theduck17 Год назад

@@Milpower it does to melt low melt solder, which should only be used to remove normal solder while using a wick.

@ourkid2000 Год назад

Oh dear..... you're gonna stir up the hornets nest of RU-vid experts. Nothing gets em going faster than soldering and crimping! Maybe welding is a close second.

@Gersberms Год назад

I feel like that is not enough solder for the wire gauge it's made for! Beautiful seal and all, but if you're soldering a 12 gauge wire, there's a reason it is that size. Second point is that: if the spot is tight enough where you struggle to make a solder joint, you'll also struggle with the heat gun. I was hoping these would impress me more but I'm kind of disappointed. Maybe for very specific jobs.

@btd2516 Год назад

Link for connectors is missing.

@Agavarc Год назад

Watch out with o2 sensors. These sensors "pumps" reference air thru wire. If you solder them, flux - thanks to capillary action - can seal wire, and sensor will stop work. Also o2 sensor wires are made of stainless steel, so soldering with tin will not work. I prefer soldering, but in this case, crimping is the only way.

@myRatchets Год назад

Thank you good info.

@tylerowens2282 Год назад

Are we gonna talk about how the title of the video was “Ho h” for a hot minute?

@myRatchets Год назад

haha it was an honest mistake

@J86_918 Год назад

Yea they’re awesome especially when you pay for the package you have and get a tiny ass four compartment box with a quarter of what’s advertised 😑

@YourTapeworm Год назад

"Splice in 15 seconds?! This video is almost 10 minutes long. I'm SUPER DUPER ARGRY RAWRRRR" every RU-vid comment every

@allanzfs Год назад

Since RaW is now in the car auction buying business, why doesn't he act as a broker for his viewers who select the vehicle they're interested in and he could bid it remotely as needed after the buyer has deposited the maximum bid payment including commission into an escrow account?

@kaissattieh Год назад

No you almost got it, you need to heat the solder until it completely melts. Also do not use that single point tip on the heat gun, is possible to use that tip but you need something to encompass heating all of it simultaneously that would help melt it. You can melt the shrink wrap but it can take the Heat.

@grahameroberts8109 Год назад

Sole der not sodder!

@awno6627 Год назад

Mexican Norm McDonald

@MiniH0p Год назад

ho h

@granautismo9945 Год назад

HoH SiS

@xx-mz2eg Год назад

ho ho ho

@Swe3ets Год назад

rather use crimps

@RaffiT83 Год назад

Always love your videos and info, but I can't give you a thumbs on this one. Sorry, not here to troll you. Just trying to give a PSA, speaking from years of experience soldering and having given these a try. They are a good concept, but don't get great end results. I actually had a harder time trying to use these without a wire holder than traditional soldering. I had the right tools and technique for the job as well. They ended up looking like your joints, very poor penetration. That's bad for multiple reasons not just carrying current. Solder is an electrical and mechanical bond, so poor solder penetration is compromising both of those. I did the best thing anyone can do with these and threw them in the garbage. Please don't use these

@Candyman2020_ Год назад

I do not recommend these. They are made of a cheap material and all different heating methods can’t get the soder to fully melt before it starts melting the plastic.

@Milpower Год назад

Make this FAR better by dipping each wire strand into flux.