Came here knowing nothing, now I feel like I can fix (almost) any broken wire I see. Thank you so much for all that concise and well delivered information!!!🔧

A few notes. rosin, not resin. When doing parallel wires, such as zip cord, I’ve found it valuable to offset the joints so that the connectors don’t make as big a bump. Wago now makes an in-line connector to extend wires in less space. I found a kit which has the in-line solder splices with a mini heat gun included. You implied, but I want to stress, to read instructions on everything you buy. A great idea to save problems and enhance safety.

@How-xw1ws

13 күн бұрын

Just wondering because I'm new to this. What do you mean by offsetting the joints when repairing parallel wires?

Just wait for the twist / no-twist crowd to see this video. I'm glad you cut the wire nut and exposed the cross-section with the wires inside. I enjoyed seeing all the connection options. 🙂

This video has turned my passion back on into this part of electrical work. Thank you for the awesome video🔥

Twist, solder, heat shrink is the best option for signals and high current. Wago clips are the most convenient option.

An additional tip for the last method (solder and cover with shrink tube). If the application is where the splice might get wet (marine applications, trailers, exterior of cars & trucks, etc) you should use the shrink tube that has an internal lining of hot glue. When you heat the shrink tube the hot glue will also become liquid and then seal the splice from external elements. Because it is hot _glue_ it should stick to the wire insulation preserving the water-tight seal when being bent.

Thank you. Beginner- it really helped clarify.

Great information. Thanks for posting!

I love your videos, your lessons and your ideas....thank you

@12:55, I would suggest tinning the iron tip with a blob of solder after cleaning. Doing that before storage will reduce oxidation.

Nice video. Really appreciated the wire nut cross section and the detailed tutorial on soldering.

Great video and detailed explanations.

Wow, thank you so much for this. I fix power reclining furniture all the time and this was very helpful.

How about joining 3 wires ie positive neutral and earth to extend a multiplug lead that is too short

Soldering and heat shrink all the way. Depends on the connector but I find soldering a crimp connection (like a ring terminal) seems to a good touch too, also with some heat shrink. Best of both worlds!

Lot of new information for me, Thanks

I like to use the Western Union splice (Wikipedia has good pictures), it’s extremely strong without soldering, so it maintains flexibility in the joint. Some heat shrink on top and all set to go.

@adobemastr

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for pointing this out; I’ve never heard of this. If NASA uses it, it obviously must be good. How exactly do you employ this method? It does seem a bit complicated…

Great video (again!) I always want to solder as it makes feel like a pro, loved your technique all new to me. Never seen the nut things before and don’t like the look of them. I have wago connectors and they are great but soldering is my choice. May I ask why you called nuts amateur? Bob England

@LRN2DIY

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Bob! In the thumbnail, I’m showing a wire nut that isn’t properly twisted as amateur, not that using wire nuts itself is amateur.

@BobMuir100

2 жыл бұрын

@@LRN2DIY I see that make sense now, thanks Nils England

Amazing! Thank you. And ideas on how to fix a frayed cord on a heated hoodie? Have you ever used liquid electrical tape?

A dog chewed my friends laptop charger. Used electrical tap to connect the way you recommended For two wires. Worked like a charm! Thank you so much!

Super new here so please excuse my lack of proper jargon: I want to disconnect an outlet from my wall and leave it off. When I’m separating wires, is it safe to put a nut over the wire that is coming from the wall and leave it?

Brilliant thank you

Great info. I always solder because I have the tools and skill as I worked in electronics for 50 years.

@Timespace101

2 жыл бұрын

You sound like my dad :) He didn't carry out 50 years, but he believed in doing it once, and doing it right.

@johnnydingo8680

Жыл бұрын

Ah you are the other guy who also did 50 years of electronics soldering. We are the last two in a vanishing breed 😊

@Bruce_W

Жыл бұрын

@@johnnydingo8680 That's right. I started by building a Knight Kit Star Roamer shortwave receiver in 1968.

Exceeded my expectations. Great DIY video.

For the soldering method could you use electrical tape instead of the heat reduction?

I always do the last method but when fixing something like a chewed shopvac cord, I cut the cord so that both wires don't splice side by side. This is hard to describe but here goes...For example, the segment on your left has a long black and short white. And the right side has a short black and long white. This means the two splices aren't side by side. That way, when I tape it up, there isn't a lump in the cord to catch on anything.

Excellent video Brother

What about the solder method (last part) then using electrical tape?

Thanks this helped out a lot

I'm pretty sure the NEC doesn't allow for solder to be used on AC circuits unless the connection is mechanically made first.

How do you know which connector you need to rejoin two wires or two sets of stranded wire? I have a portable heater that I have to rejoin the chord on and don't want to cause a fire when I turn it on or lose the little bit of chord still left on the heater side. I'm thinking electric tape or the nut connector would work better for me with my limited experience, but am a bit afraid of possible fire if I use those.

@MangoNizer

Жыл бұрын

You'll only cause fire if you short circuit the cables. Just make sure the two leads don't have contact with each other before you connect the power.

This has saved my washer while i wait for the replacement cord! Thank you

@sannyassi73

Ай бұрын

It saved my laser engraver while I wait for a replacement cord- 2 to 3 weeks and I gotta have this thing running! I also got to learn how to build custom JST connectors too in order to fix things- all handy knowledge ;)

Pls help,I have the same wire with the one at 4:01 but it has 2 colors ( yellow and red) with small white wires inside, how do i connect this one with 2 copper wires which are not transparented

Thank you tons.

My favorite for joining (x2) wires is (x1) straight/in-line wago connector to hold the wires, then adhesive heat shrink to weather-proof/accident-proof the connector. That way it's strong, removable by cutting the heatshrink, and can't pull out as easily or accidentally as just the having the wago connector holding everything itself.

I used two small wire nuts and tightened the best I could. It was the flimsy multi wire cords from a lamp. I electric taped the heck over everything. Should there be any concerns???

Can you use solder to bridge across broken wire strands in a section of stranded wire?

@joshmonaco6170

Жыл бұрын

If you have broken strands you will need to cut them off and strip back further. A couple of strands might not seem like a huge deal, but for every strand you're missing the rest of them are drawing more current and producing more heat which could damage and degrade the insulation and eventually could become a fire hazard.

How do you join very fine enameled copper wire from a stator?

Thank you for this video. I am about to order the solder but connectors off Amazon that will be perfect for my applications as I am not an electrician lol

I bought a van and there are bare wires where backlamps to light the inside of the van just left bare n hanging...would it be ok just to use wire connectors n twist so that they are not bare and can tuck them in out of site thanks in advance I'm 63 senior

I like your method shown at the 3:00 mark. Quick and dirty and I don't have to use a soldering iron. One note: When splicing a two-wire cable, don't put the two splices side by side. Stagger them a little so there is no chance for wires to short together.

I put ty-wraps on either side of the solder joint and around the shrink tubing for better mechanical support. Especially true for repairing electrical cords.

I've always used wire nuts or just electrical tape but I like the heat shrink. Thanks for sharing

Wago, "the fastest and easiest way". Sounds good to me, everyone likes fast and easy. However they way they look seems to suggest they are intended for hidden installations. Not primarily intended to repair exposed, external power cords on for example household appliances. Could and should there not be something akin to a Wago connector but more aesthetically pleasing and suitable for repairing exposed power cords?

can you fix the wire if broken right at the plug?

😝 helping hands. Thanks for this post!

Can an iPhone or iPad or computer charger be fixed and does it matter what copper size wire is used to make connection again?

Good video

It's always good to use double walled adhesive lined heat shrink to properly protect the wires.

Can i do this on refigerator cable? Its chewed, and 2 out of 3 wires in cable are cut. I was thinking doing first method. Is it safe?

@LRN2DIY

Жыл бұрын

Best to replace the plug in that case.

Great tutorial. Thanks. That first helping hands really got me haha..Wait whaatt..

What is the temperature of the iron. To Sauder wiring.

I found out about wago connectors a few months ago and will likely never use wire nuts again. they make connections so easy

@LRN2DIY

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry about that spammer! I just blocked them. Darn hacks! Glad you like the Wagos - I’m a big fan too!

When I solder two parallel wire I stager the splice. It was something I learned in the Navy over 50 years ago as an avionics technician.

Have a cable that burned up in my car. Thank you so much for this, now I can drive without catching fire

@dekin819

2 ай бұрын

😂

so my eathernet wire's cover was removed and when i used a wire tape i think i over pulled it so i guess i cut it from inside How to fix that?

I have a GE General Electric soundbar that attaches to my laptop. I don't want to get rid of it. My dog chewed the wire and one speaker now doesn't work. I can't replace it as GE doesn't seem to make this portable speaker anymore. I've searched the net to find a place I can bring it to for repair. I figured there has to be someone that can do it. I've tried to do the repair myself but the wires are so thin I'm not having any luck. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'm in TN but also live in NJ.

i got one of those inflateable suits but the wire snapped of the motor, i was already able to find out which cable needed to be where with a website but to connect them again i am here, let's hope this works because i don't wanna embarras myself in front of my parents! update: gonna need to tell my parents anyway because i need that electrical tape! update 2: i went to my grandpa who lives in the same street as me and he knows a lot about cables and such, it is fixed after an hour! the tutorial wasn't really needed but we did use one of these techniques of the video so thanks for the help!

Is there a liquid plastic or liquid shrink that you can use if a wire gets chewed on by a rat n the wire is exposed but still in tack, so you can't get a shrink tube thing on there I saw some guy use this liquid what ever it was when a porcupine chewed some wires under his truck, he heated something up n it covered the exposed wires n made it water proof also

I learned something today, everyday we should be learning something

Thanks! now I just need to buy electrical tape and my first wire repair is completed :)

Can anyone tell me if when we fix a broken wire, the new one we going to use has to be the same colour as the old one? Or can we twist it up with a wire from a different colour?

@BusterMSC1

Жыл бұрын

Always twist together the way it broke. Same color. Never twist a different color together. If you twist a positive and a negative it will spark and probably damage whatever it is connected and maybe even start a fire

Mom wanted me to replace her range hood because when I scrubbed it with soapy water and a nylon brush the paint came off before the dirt did! I ordered a Samsung replacement and the wire nut passed the tug test when I connected the original solid wire to the new stranded wire (which were much smaller gauge), but I didn't know that I was supposed to twist the wires together twice after securing the nut--.or extend the stranded wire past the solid wire. However, the wire management in the hood was terrible. Each time I tried to reinstall the steel cover it caught on something and it didn't finally go in until it pulled wires out of the nut. The fan shorted. When I asked how to fix it everyone said either always hire a professional or invest in Wagos.

What are your thoughts on liquid electrical tape?

@Von_Hohenheim

2 жыл бұрын

never use in residential settings only place for that is "repairs" imo

@rimmersbryggeri

2 жыл бұрын

@@Von_Hohenheim You mean pretty much like soldering then?

@LRN2DIY

2 жыл бұрын

I've never used it but that's mostly because it looks like a lot more work/mess than just using electrical tape. I can see that it could be useful in very specific applications, though.

@ianmcnally8501

Жыл бұрын

I love liquid electrical tape! I use it on my Ebikes and batteries, great for outdoor connections. Also please note it is very flammable. I use heat shrink also, keeps it neater. But the liquid tape also helps support the wires, and builds in strain relief if required.

@crabwalk7773

Жыл бұрын

@@ianmcnally8501 Thank you for the information!

How about the wires that are color coded Cause some appliances have an electrical socket that has 2 or 3 different colored wires.

How do I know what guage wire I have?

Hey thanks for this. I'm a lady trying to repair my destroyed Bissell cord. Now, I know I have a crimper tool.

Can’t find the links in the description?

@LRN2DIY

2 жыл бұрын

There’s a “Products In This Video” section with all the links. Let me know if you don’t see it. On the phone, KZread makes it kind of tough to see the description now.

Your shirt is literally my life in 8 words

My puppy chewed into my Dyson dc24 cord. Thank God, it was unplugged. However, Dyson doesn’t have the cord in stock since it’s an outdated machine. I don’t own wire strippers, soldering device, but I was in the us Army; so we can do anything we put our minds to. A little help would be appreciated. I don’t want to have to go buy a brand new Dyson when all I need to do is fix the wire. If he had chewed it closer to the plug, I would’ve just cut that end off and put on a new plug. Unfortunately, no such luck. Thank you.

My dog chewed the wire. At first I just re-connect them without cutting off the chewed-off part. When I plugged in, the light turned on but there was a spark. So I thought I might do something wrong, I then cut off the chewed-off part then re-connected the new part of the wire. Now when I plugged in the light, it caused the circuit breaker to flip and turned off the electricity in the whole room What did I do wrong ?

Long time solder/shrink guy. You're a Utahn! Me too!

I'm from Denmark. Never seen a wire nut before!

Nicely explained, thanks so much. If I just have a scratched and exposed wire still in good silhouette, can I just simply wrap it with electric tape?

This is going to save so many cords from my rabbit's path of destruction, thank you!!

Soldering wire by itself is a violation of the NEC article 250.8 (B) "Connection devices or fittings that depend solely on solder shall not be used". I am starting to use Wagos more and more, they cost a little more, but are more convenient and save a lot of time, especially working on something with short wires.

@binodajuan4342

Жыл бұрын

You the police?

@B5Blue1968

Жыл бұрын

@binodajuan4342 No, I am not the police. I'm just trying to point out its not safe soldering wires by themselves. That's why it's a violation of the NEC.

@parkershonnard3376

10 ай бұрын

It depends on what the circuit is for, soldering is usually for low voltage applications

@TomCee53

10 ай бұрын

Even on low voltage, it’s a good idea to have a strong mechanical connection, then solder.

@dooglive922

10 ай бұрын

@B5Blue1968 Why is it not safe?

Wire nuts definitely don’t seem to be waterproof, does anybody know if they are?

Or you can melt the plastic coating with your lighter and then pull it off with your fingers if you have no tools Thank you for your video

I just fixed my computer charger with this, I know it's now much but I feel like I am a Spartan warrior

I've always been taught to use wire nuts for wiring that I don't want to cut in the future as a possible long term, but temporary solution. If a wire gets damaged and I'm looking at replacing it, or shortening it and shortening it is feasible, the ONLY WAY to join the wire back together is permanently with solder and heat-shrink. If you don't want to do that, buy a new wire. It's safe to say something else will eventually break in whatever system the wire is a part of looong before you should have to worry about that wire. The only way to do it is to do it right. Otherwise, you've done little to nothing to "repair" or "assemble" or "install" anything. It just looks like you did.

@runescapebothelp1

10 ай бұрын

There ain't a right way all the time, every job is different. Use what's efficient and will hold up for the life of the wire/device. It's a bad outlook to say one method is better than all.

@Timespace101

10 ай бұрын

@@runescapebothelp1 yeah.. that’s true

It's the slip-on crimpable sleeve for me!

There's ways I thought were pretty inventive, with the red squeazies, but I always solder stuff by default.

I'm trying to fix my tv wire that my dog chewed in half so I need a video showing the two ends and how you fix it.

The correct way is to "tin" each end of the wires prior to joining the wires. i.e. Heat up each end of the wires individually and put solder (soul dur) on. Then when you heat the 2 ends up as you bring them together. Voila (some French as well).

For me beginner is the best

Thanks dude this happend ti the cord of mu wii u

If you just wrap wires and cover in black tape, no shame in that. If you just use wire nuts and do it right, no shame in that. Been there for years, no regrets

Helping hands 🤣

idk you didnt show us forgetting to put the heat shrink on first XD

Hey man, this is a bit irrelevant from the video, but when reading the shirt you have on, I think you may have made a bit of a typing mistake. You see, from what I'm getting from the shirt, doing a diy would be more time consuming and costly. It would be fixed if it said (For 1/3 x the cost and time) or (For half the cost and time)

With all that effort, replacing the wire could be easier and cheaper.

Using solder to join two conductors is a code violation.

listening to this with broken headphone cable

BAD TIP FOR PIC HANGING=NEVER EVER use alcohol on wall, it removes any water based paint!!!!

😅you don’t need to scrape the wires, when I had to fix my headphones the wires had a coating

That connection at 8:45 is atrocious.

The "Pro" version shown on the introductory frame is far from being a professional solution, and that solder technique should never be used for automotive wiring repairs.

Pedantic Brit. Why do you say saw dur rather than soul dur which is the proper English pronunciation. Just a thought.

No twisting at all, crimp, and heatshrink for any high vibration joints. Solder is far more likely to fail in that situation. If the cable is static and not put under any vibrational stress, crimp or solder with heatshrink

@avsrule247

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure where you get your info from, but heatshrink and crimp is perfectly fine for vibration joints. (I'm assuming here that you are talking about anything a home owner would work on, like a car, not industrial) Solder is actually stronger when done correctly than the original wire itself. If it's static than literally any other method will work fine, but wire nut is the most common used by electricians.

Please add these safety annotations to your videos. (Only at 1 minute). HUGE WARNING. ISOLATE POWER! Please, please add this. You could save someones life.. 2. 48 seconds, slice away from hand, a slip and you are in the hospital.