Wiring 101

[TimAT]

I sent Da' Bird a copy of Boeing Standard Wiring Practices- You need to fix a wire, it's in there.

 

[saudivette]

I sent Da' Bird a copy of Boeing Standard Wiring Practices- You need to fix a wire, it's in there.

Is it safe to assume that it doesn't say: strip an inch of insulation off each end to be joined, twist the two ends together and wrap the new joint tightly with 12 feet of insulation tape?

 

[mrvette]

I sent Da' Bird a copy of Boeing Standard Wiring Practices- You need to fix a wire, it's in there.

Is it safe to assume that it doesn't say: strip an inch of insulation off each end to be joined, twist the two ends together and wrap the new joint tightly with 12 feet of insulation tape?

:shocking::shocking::rofl:

First laugh of the day, thanks .....:beer::1st:

 

[big2bird]

I sent Da' Bird a copy of Boeing Standard Wiring Practices- You need to fix a wire, it's in there.

Is it safe to assume that it doesn't say: strip an inch of insulation off each end to be joined, twist the two ends together and wrap the new joint tightly with 12 feet of insulation tape?

Boy, do I remember finding stereo hook ups like that as a kid.:suicide:
It does bring up a good point though. Basic rule of thumb, ANY splice should be TWICE the wire diameter.:thumbs:

 

[saudivette]

Boy, do I remember finding stereo hook ups like that as a kid.:suicide:

Ha, I remember doing them like that

 

[mrvette]

I sent Da' Bird a copy of Boeing Standard Wiring Practices- You need to fix a wire, it's in there.

Is it safe to assume that it doesn't say: strip an inch of insulation off each end to be joined, twist the two ends together and wrap the new joint tightly with 12 feet of insulation tape?

Boy, do I remember finding stereo hook ups like that as a kid.:suicide:
It does bring up a good point though. Basic rule of thumb, ANY splice should be TWICE the wire diameter.:thumbs:

Hey hey hey, beats the alligator clips on my garage door wiring....

:surrender: