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Can you splice into a wire in mid-run or doi need to add on to the circuit from the end of the run?
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∙ 12y ago
As long as all the existing wiring is adequate for the anticipated loads, there's
no electrical difference regardless of where you make the physical connection
to additional wiring.
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Can you splice 18 gauge wire and 12 gauge?
Try it see what happens... >:l Can you splice them? Yes. Should you splice them? No. It really all depends on what your over current protection is. If your #12 wire is on a 20 amp breaker, your #18 wire can melt and cause a fire without tripping the breaker. I do not know what is the amp rating of 18 gauge wire. -- Sparkfighter
What does the term - wire splice - mean?
A wire splice is the joining of two or more wires together. Commonly this is done with an approved wire joining nut. All slices are to be made in junction boxes to prevent fire should the wire splice become unserviceable.
Some pictures of common wire splices?
rat tail splice western union splice
Is it safe to go from 12-3 wire to a 14-2 wire in the middle of a switch leg?
No. The wire size is dependent on the circuit protection. If the circuit uses a 20 amp breaker you need to run 12 AWG wire on all devices connected to that circuit.
What is a wire Lap Splice?
It is the same type as the western union splice, where the two wires are overlapping and wound back on the opposite conductor.
Can you splice 18 gauge wire and 12 gauge?
Try it see what happens... >:l Can you splice them? Yes. Should you splice them? No. It really all depends on what your over current protection is. If your #12 wire is on a 20 amp breaker, your #18 wire can melt and cause a fire without tripping the breaker. I do not know what is the amp rating of 18 gauge wire. -- Sparkfighter
How do you splice thermocouple wire?
One splice that would work is a western splice.
Can you splice solid copper wire to stranded copper wire?
Yes as long as you use an approved splice, such as a wire-nut.
What does the term - wire splice - mean?
A wire splice is the joining of two or more wires together. Commonly this is done with an approved wire joining nut. All slices are to be made in junction boxes to prevent fire should the wire splice become unserviceable.
Can you splice a small length of 16 gauge wire to 18 gauge wire for a repair?
Yes, you splice a small length of 16 gauge wire to 18 gauge wire for a repair.
Some pictures of common wire splices?
rat tail splice western union splice
Why do you need a metal wire in a circuit?
To conduct the electricity!
Why do you need to solder and tape joint splices?
You don't need to solder a splice, but you may wish to depending on the environment. The key is to have a reliable joint that minimizes joint resistance. Depending on current, type of wire and application there are various splice methods and devices available. On any splice unless it is a ground, you want to just make sure that bare wire isn't exposed to cause a short or safety hazard.
Where can a splice be made into the VSS in a 1995 3.4L Camaro for a navigation system?
It would be best in the wire to the sensor. You will need to solder and heat shrink the wire to prevent corrision.
What is the difference between a joint and a splice?
Splice uses stranded wires while joint uses solid wire.
You have taillights but no turn or brake light on drivers side?
Lights Don't WorkUsually this is caused by an "open circuit" caused by a connector or splice in the circuit between the control switch and the light.Open circuits can be caused by several things, a few of which I can recall now:A disconnected connector or splice in the circuit.Corrosion buildup inside a connector.Corrosion in the metal "socket" the lamp [light bulb] is inserted into.A cut or broken wire in the circuit including the ground wire between the lamp socket and the grounded car body sheet metal.
What is used to splice aluminum wire to copper wire?
Yes, but you have to use connectors designed for that purpose. Using ordinary wire nuts could cause a circuit failure due to a high resistive junction.
