Connecting and joining wires: Difference between revisions

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===Safety===
===Safety===
[[File:Warning03.png|30px|left]]
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::Where the wires carry mains voltage it's essential that the join is properly insulated, and the wires are clamped to ensure the join can't be pulled apart.
::Where the wires carry mains voltage it's essential that the join is properly insulated.
::If the join may come under strain then the wires should be clamped in some way to prevent the join from pulling apart. This is essential in the case of mains voltages.  
::If the join may come under strain then the wires should be clamped in some way to prevent the join from pulling apart. This is essential in the case of mains voltages.  


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==Crimping==
==Crimping==


==Scotch Lock connectors==


==External links==
==External links==

Revision as of 22:06, 9 August 2018

This page covers how to safely and reliably connect or join wires together.

Summary

Often during a repair, wires need to be connected or reconnected. Perhaps a worn out flex is being replaced or a failed thermal fuse. Simply twisting the wires together would hardly ever be a good idea, but there are several other ways of doing it.

Safety

Warning03.png
Where the wires carry mains voltage it's essential that the join is properly insulated.
If the join may come under strain then the wires should be clamped in some way to prevent the join from pulling apart. This is essential in the case of mains voltages.

Screw terminals

Choc block - fold over the wire or solder to ensure the screw grips.

Soldering

Heat shrink sleeving

Also:

  • Heat shrink solder sleeves
  • Heat shrink crimp connectors

Crimping

Scotch Lock connectors

External links

  • External links (if any) as bullet points.
  • If non, delete this section.