How To Splice Wires Like A Pro
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Hey Cody, Official NASA Certified Soldering Expert (NCSE) here. Your soldering looks great. So long as the solder flows smoothly through all joints, it's great. You can see when it's finished when the entire solder is smooth liquid.
10/10
Cody I work as a part time instructor and I am a service manager at a truck dealership I find no problem with your technique but might I make some suggestions 1 if you use a pin removal tools to remove the pin from the connector so you could slide you shrink tube 2 if you cut the wire use a non insulated barrel connector that you can crimp and solder and the use your shrink tube always use shrink tube with glue so it seals your connection this is the suggested method that I teach in my electrical classes I teach keep up the good video very good content
EXCELLENT video. It was short, fast pace, no music, great audio, and had unique information. EASILY the best video you have made thus far.
If you are going to solder the splice you might as well cut the wire and that way you can use waterproof heat shrink but there is nothing wrong with your soldering.
"there is nothing wrong with your soldering"
.. except the aspects of his technique that you simply had to criticize.
"there is nothing wrong with your soldering"
.. except the aspects of his technique that you simply had to criticize.
I would have spread the wires and woven them first before wrapping the wire.
@@stevegreedo5687 it's actually true. No reason not to cut the wires if they're going to be soldered. It's always better to use shrink tubing.
Actually you don't even have to cut the wires why didn't he use a set of wire release keys 4 wire plugs they look like keys and they release the wires out of your little plastic plugs that's what I always do it doesn't take any longer you release the wire out of the plug that you're going to want the heat shrink tube on Slide the heat shrink tube over it and you're done put the wire back in the plug I do it all the time.... I've got three or four sets of them master wire plug release keys they're very inexpensive and they are super handy
When faced with a large connector like that, you can normally release the pin in it. They normally have a one way barb on them and by getting a very small screwdriver or piece of wire, you can push down the barb to release it to get suitable heat shrink tubing over the connection. But nothing wrong with what you've done or the soldering! :D
I've been using those fuse taps for YEARS. They are reversible, easy to use and work great. They only two problems are how much space they take up and finding always on circuits. Because they overlap neighboring fuses, you can only use them about every 4 fuses. If you need it to be powered when the key is removed, the only real option is to tap the door locks or security system fuse. If you need it on while turning no further than the accessories position, then you also have everything associated with the radio and maybe a 12V outlet. Putting those taps on anything else, you will want to add a switch and make sure you have that switch open while starting your vehicle, otherwise the spike from the starter kicking off could fry whatever is attached to it, particularly LED control boxes.
Speaking as the current top NASA soldering expert...
...looks good.
What soldering equipment/brands do you use?
Really great video guys, simple and explained really well. No over the top presenter, and calmly explained. Thank you
I really appreciate you taking the time to go over splicing electrical wires. Thank You!
Once you try the liquid electric tape. You’ll never go back. Works great!!
I love that stuff!
That stuff works well.
It's messy but I was about to type something similar.
Yes but I still use shrink tube or tape to protect against chafing.
I agree.
I have a friend that worked in the rv business for a long time and he used dozens of those quick splices a day for 15 years and never had anything come back with a problem. I doubted him a little at first but he told me the only time they are a problem is when someone doesn’t know how to use them and so for he’s been right. Iv us quite a few of them on projects over the years and have had any problems yet.
After being in the racecar industry I learned early on you can never solder connections that will be subject to any vibration. They will break and fairly quickly because they are too brittle. So we used aircraft quality crimp terminals after that happened a couple times and never had an issue again. It really sucked to be knocked out of a race because of something you thought was the best kind of splice.
With any soldered connection, you cannot rely on simply the solder to make the connection. You must first make a mechanical connection with the conductors, then you solder the joint. With a properly made mechanical connection there will not be a failure due to vibration as you speak of. There are hundreds of electrical connections in a vehicle that rely upon mechanical connections already, and they didn't always have interlocking plastic shrouds to back them up.
Yeah I started using the heatshrink ones with the solder in them,I really like them
@@benningtoncamper2852 That is not true. They were twisted together. They would break right where the solder ended where the connection was the thinnest and most brittle. I talked to many other race teams and NOBODY uses soldered joints that has been in the business for any length of time. It isn't an issue if the wires can be tied down so they won't move but it was industry standard to use very high quality DTM connectors and a DMC AF8 crimper. Most of the time you avoid splices anyway and use a connector that is crimped on. Here is a video of a guy that has the DMC AF8 tool. ua-cam.com/video/JiyXpDF4Ca4/v-deo.html They are not cheap. I think it was about $450 back when I got one about 15 years ago.
@@reiserx you're right. NEVER solder a splice to be used in a vibrating environement.
YES, no one believes me when i tell them crimping is the way to go.
So happy you will be making the titles and or description less ambiguous in reference to the video's content. Thumbs up on the video and hopefully the change. Looking forward to more "How To Videos"
Nice soldering.
I'm happy when I can do it on a bench with a third hand and an exhaust fan vs field expedient through a keyhole upside down in the dark during a blizzard with frozen fingers and a dog snuffling your ear.
Oh,and don't forget the asshole foreman telling you to hurry up. Lol.
That wasn't a dog snuffing your ear, it was a wolverine. ;)
Many moons ago I spent a bunch of years installing mobile electronics (car alarms, stereos, etc.). We used to work on a lot of brand new vehicles, this method was always the preferred method if we couldn't get a wiring kit to tie into the factory wires. We always soldered and taped our connections, never crimp connectors and we always guaranteed our work for the life of the vehicle. The equipment might fail but the installs never did. With practice you can solder and tape as fast (or faster) as any crimp connector. BTW I believe the connector you referenced were 3M ScothLoks
I enjoy your “How-to” vids. That fuse/splice tap is pretty cool!
I used to solder with a solderinggun, but I came to the conclusion that a little propane burner works just as good if not better. Really enjoyed the video again by the way.
Another amazing teaching moment. I have a trailer to require and would have done it half way. Now I know better. Thanks
Great suggestions!!! I’m always reluctant to solder yet I broke out the soldering iron. I used your suggestions to cut into a relay wire to add wires onto the backup lights for a wireless backup camera installation. Your suggestions were right on time! Thank you for the assistance!
I like the searchability idea.
I admit I've had this problem finding your old videos.
One nice thing about instructionals is they're less likely to get "hidden" (I'm looking at you, UA-cam Algorithm).
It's also annoying when the title is so vague that it does not give a hint as to what the video is actually about. For example: "We found something in the forest" or "TRAGEDY STRIKES THE HOMESTEAD", the latter being about a chipped tooth on a saw.
I love this channel, by far the most pragmatic channel on UA-cam as far as I am concerned! Thank you very much.
This was VERY helpful. I have a lot of stuff down, but wiring and electricity...not so much. I've been shocked more than once. Thank you.
Did I see a jump cut? Lol awesome video
TheRockwell25 very dishonest😉 lol
I did TOO! And just when I thought he was going to explain how to transfer heat to the wire with a puddle of solder and then apply solder from the opposite side to make sure you have full penetration... WRANGLERSTAR, you failed us!!
Nice solder in the end though. 😉
I'm not NASA certified, but I am PACE certified. I think you did a nice job. If your up for some suggestions. You could have removed the connector from the connector block and then slipped the shrink tubing on and then pushed the pin back in. You typically just need something like a paper clip to remove the pin from the block. Another option is to cut the wire and then used a number of splice joints to get it all back together. My favorite splice is the "Western Union", super strong and very reliable. You would've ended up with a shorter red wire so I understand why you did what you did. I would've removed the connector pin from the connector block to slip the shrink tubing onto the wire. Again, what you did was fine though you would not have passed the certification testing. LOL :)
Overall, I think this video demonstrates good work! At work, they call me an "electronics technician", and as such, I have a few things I'd like to share.
I prefer to use a good quality adhesive lined heat shrink tubing. In your example, I would have unseated one of the connector pins to slide the heat shrink tubing over the splice. If no connector was available nearby, I would have simply cut the wire in half and soldered it back after sliding the heat shrink tubing over it. After soldering and shrinking the tubing, I like to apply Scotchkote to the tubing, especially the ends, for some extra insurance. Afterwards, I like to wrap the whole thing in Scotch Super 88.
I don't worry much about twisting the wires together prior to soldering. Usually, I'll independently wet both components of the splice with solder, then touch them together and apply heat so they bond. I see a lot of the "NASA" soldering stuff, but that really doesn't add any real-world benefit to your work and it often leads to a big ugly lump in your spliced harness.
I love how you find better ways to do things like the shell storage boxes for battery storage and now the stock double fuse for a second feed.
Brother how did I miss these soldering videos they are awesome
As an electrician for many years, real good work.
My buddy suggested I start using Liquid Electrical Tape, it has been amazing for when you can not get shrink tubing on a connection.
Im going to install an after-market radio for my car. First time and gotta add a 3rd wire for the steering wheel controls onto the factory harness. Im no NASA soldering expert so your vids are great.
Great video wranglerstar
Thanks!! It was your how-to and torture test videos that got my attention! Then you built your wood shop and inspired me. Now I have a very usable wood shop that I make wonderful projects in. Keep showing us how to make stuff!
I love Posi-tap connectors... Super quick and easy, no tools needed. etc.
When I was in the USAF in the 70s our basic electronics class all were taught to solder to NASA standards. Good job of splicing. They sell a liquid tape now that would waterproof and insulate that joint, great stuff.
thank you!!! helped me with my college senior project so much
Cody I wanted to thank you I'll contact you here a couple weeks ago now about your opinion on snap on. I've started my snap-on collection and you're right they are the best. Got a set of screwdrivers it feel like nothing else I've ever used but comfortable to use in the hand easy to grab ahold of I've got a really nice tool box that is just a small one right now but it's on casters it's heavy duty man I can't say enough about them I love them thank you for the advice
i learn so many life changing tips in these videos! skills like these are so important to life thank your mr wranglerstar
Yup, those strippers are the way to go. I've had a pair of those for MANY moons, and love 'em every time I use 'em. What's the difference between that silicone paste and dielectric grease? My only gripe with dielectric grease is, the tube gets old, cracks, and starts oozing out from there too. LOL Another great product is Corrosion X, which was developed for Boeing and the aerospace industry. The Marine industry in the Seattle area have found that if they're able to do a quick recovery of a boat which has sunk in salt water, hosing the electrical system with this stuff has saved many things from being trashed by the salt water. It's not cheap, but I've had good luck with it on my motorcycle electrical connections for decades now. Being a spray can product, ease of application is a plus, a rag wipes away residue where you don't want it.
Butyl tape is good for this, just make sure it's covered by that braid
Those add a circuit pigtails are so handy for a dash cam.
Yep, did mine with one of those too. maybe one day the car makers will leave a fuse blank for user accessories.
NASA certified solderer here.... That dog will hunt. I'd buy off that joint any day. I may have released the contact from the connector to use heat shrink, but nonetheless a very respectable job.
Jack of all trades, master of few...
Good Idea! Was looking for your RV video from a while ago but couldn't find it for the life of me!
I do a lot of electrical, and use the dorman liquid electrical tape to seal, and protect connections like this.
That was a good solder joint and soldering technique. You heated the wire and applied the solder to the hot wire.
I love fuse taps. Well worth the few dollars for ease of use, tapping power and running a different amp fuse, clean, etc!
A NASA Soldering Certificate is standard learning at most jobs. I worked as a cashier at a grocery store after I graduated high school and it was part of their training process. Neil Armstrong was my personal tutor.
Easily searched how to’s big thumbs up.
Nice video. Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks
Thanks Cody. I see the experts are already showing up. :)
Finally titles that we can find!
couldn't help but notice the spyderco... hope you are enjoying it! I carry one every day!
Thank you for the descriptive titles!!!!
Hey Wranglerstar, you can put heat shrink around each end of the clamps holding the wire so the teath don`t cut into the wire and cause a fire hazard
Believe it or not, I was NASA-STD-8739.3(.7) back in the day for technical and assembly work I was doing. I'll forgive you for not using flux! ;) Btw, here's my wire stripper - instagram.com/p/BuC5NoxnG8I/?
It was flux core wire and he soldered virgin copper wire.. The word NASA means to deceive in Hebrew. Who is the ultimate deciever? Satan! Let God be true and every man a liar! Evolution is a lie!!! The big bang is a lie!!! The earth is the center of God's creation... The word horizon means horizontal. Synonymous words for horizontal are:
FLAT ... LEVEL ... EVEN ... PLANE???
Alaska grows the largest vegetables in the world at 60 degrees north latitude... At 60 degrees south latitude no plant life grows at all??? They are both equal distance from the equator?
By definition a LEVEL line can't have curvature.. Standing water is ALWAYS LEVEL. 70% of Earths surface is LEVEL water.. This means the earth is FLAT
Lake Michigan is 577 ft above sea LEVEL... Lake Huron is 577 feet above sea LEVEL.. They are both equal? No change. No curve. No (((GLOBE)))
Love these how to vids !
FYI - take this for what its worth - So the more I research and limited testing I have done about soldering wires to each other in automotive/military/vehicular (boats even) applications I think crimping the wires together is the best way to go. Crimping is better suited for environments where vibration is a issue. Soldering may loosen or break at the soldering joint etc. Now for smaller gauge wire I think what you did here is more than acceptable but crimp would better in the long run imho. This is certainly the case for thicker gauge wire which is way better to crimp than solder.
that being said.. lol I have seen German car companies both crimp and solder thicker gauge terminals. So as I said take it for what its worth. :)
Would you use a beanie to crimp it?
12:32 am in new Zealand but stuff it I saw the notification and couldn't wait till morning/ ps please do more axe videos
Are you watching New Zealand vs India match ?
Here’s your NASA solder nasty comment (just so you’re not disappointed). Grumble, grumble, gripe, gripe. You should have done it this way, this is how my grandpa taught me, I’ve always done it like this, the best way is like this, it will never work like that. All in good fun, love the videos and am learning so very much. I didn’t grow up with someone to teach me these things, so at 50+ years old maybe I can impart some wisdom to my grandson. Thanks again.
I use Permatex liquid electrical tape in pretty much all situations when insulating wiring jobs, or I use it to cover solenoid terminals. That stuff works great. It seals up completely so it's waterproof, and it stays flexible.
Haha, welding also seems to bring out the opinions in people. As someone who's soldered many feet of model railroad wiring over the years and burned my share of fingers, I think you did a darn fine job.
I saw the title and winced because I thought you were going to mess this up, but actually that was OK-ish. Electrical tape isn't the best though, it dries out and then slides down the wire after a few years. Try using self-amalgamating tape, I've got joints that are 15 years old and still feel squishy.
Yeh that butyl tape is great, you cut it and it just reseals. I put fabric tape on top to stop it sticking to everything
I use it on my outside PIR lights, all my neighbours driveway lights failed years ago but mine are as dry as a bone. Anything external is going to get wet and that's the only stuff that works long term, electricians tape is garbage.
Now I have to go look up amalgamating. thanks alot.
That pig tail is cool I’ll be buying some for the shop
Thanks for the wiring tip! 😁👍
If your splice is exposed to the elements of water, sun ect, try out vulcanic tape instead of electrical tape.
Self amalgamating tape you are talking about?
Great Soldering Cody and well done for doing it in front of the camera too you should be proud of that.
I like these types of videos
Great video, self amalgamating tape is a better option than standard electrical tape, it's waterproof and doesn't become sticky over time.
You did it exactly how I would have done it, so I will share any of the hateful comments with you. I'm pretty sure that you and I could definitely wire a rocket ship. I have never seen that type of fuse tap before. I like it a lot. I've tried the metal blades that slide in with the fuse with disappointing results.
A tip if you ever need to have a super heavy duty solder joint (for example if it is exposed to a lot of shaking or heat). Cut all three cables, strip them, put them side by side and wrap a small copper wire around them (schould hold even without soldering) after that tin the joint and use schrinking tube.
solder joint looked good. might need to start cleaning the flux residue off. also get a kit to pull the pins out of the connectors so you can run the dual wall heat shrink.
Thanks Cody.
Hi Cody, apart for the fact that this video was very interesting, please test the effectiveness of dish soap as class a and b foam, that would be super cool!
Keep up those content- packed video
Not uploading HD in your channel should be a crime 😤
Also zip tie the extra wire down to give it ability to pull against the solder joint. Also can use liquid tape for a waterproof protection cover of the cut.
Awesome vid!
Have you ever tried the liquid electrical tape you can get it at part stores for things like that works well
Nice video ... but I like your trick with the crocodile clips, I never thought of doing that :)
Making videos more search friendly will definitely help the channel in views
Very nice! Thank you.
Great Video Thanks.
Good idea with video naming, i had the same trouble trying to search for a video
Very helpful video
Nice soldering
I needed this video because mine was uuuggly😁
How you liking that para 3?
Great video! May I ask what if u got six wires to splice, three for each end in particular. THX
I always like to use a dull knife for wire stripping as it won't cut the wire...everything from stranded to romex. Nice job soldering, I recently had to solder something for the first time in about a decade and what a mess. It took me about 3 tries to do it decently and I'll have to practice more frequently for the next time.
There were always several of those double fuse harness things in the fuse boxes on our patrol units when I was a PO-LICE.
I like the self adhering, vinyl rescue tape.
The silicone is a good idea. I usually use Dielectric grease that I get on connections but I need though about using it on soldered connections.
Myself I am fickle about the way my connections look. I would cut the wire and twist in a way so it's straight and use shrink tubing.
But soldered connections are best the plastic wire splices are junk and should only be used in an emergency.
Dielectric grease / and brake slider grease is same thing, also silicone based.
If you want to use shrink tube. You can take the terminals out of most factory plugs . look where the plug contact are usually a little tab in there you can push with a small screwdriver and pull lightly on the wire.
I'm certified in automotive electronics and I think you did a good 👍 job soldering looks good. good 👍 job P.S. not kidding i really am certified and by the way love the vids keep up the great work
I believe you have done this before. but a bit of a refresh for the mind.
I see Cody got a Para 3 to replace his Bugout! Can’t go wrong with the paramilitary series
Not a spyderco fan myself. Something about that hole in every blade they make just annoys the hell out of me, it just looks stupid in my opinion.
@@beakerunrefined4230 I agree to a certain extent, some of their models it works and just flows with the rest of the design. Others it looks just tacked on just because it's their thing.
There is an electric liquid tape that you can buy, once applied give it a little bit of time to dry and it's great. It's for use on such applications as what you just worked with.
Thanks good video
instad of regualr electrical tape try some splicing tape. they use it to cover high voltage electrical wires. it bonds to itself when you stretch it and will waterproof the connection if its done right.
Hi Cody, "self amalgamating" tape might be a better option than ordinary electrical tape.
Wranlgerstar - how not to do things, a youtube sensation. LOL!
In this case you could release the terminal from the connector and pull the wire out allowing you to install heat shrink. It’s one extra step, but well worth it in my opinion. Nice soldering job.