6 Ways to Fix Broken Wires - Beginner Through Pro

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6 Ways to Fix Broken Wires - Beginner Through Pro

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Here are six methods for fixing / repairing broken wires, cords and cables - from beginner to pro! #diy #electrical #wiring
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@clarap.-g.4447 Ай бұрын

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!!!🔧

@TomCee53 2 жыл бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@Merescat 2 жыл бұрын

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. 🙂

@TieXiongJi 2 жыл бұрын

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

@RyanNadel 8 күн бұрын

This is a fantastic explanation! It just reminded me that I need to repair the charge cable for my smart watch that my dog chewed!

@Sembazuru 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@The.Truth13 Жыл бұрын

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

@edgecondition Жыл бұрын

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

@suelynnsteiner1194 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Beginner- it really helped clarify.

@abackus6546 3 ай бұрын

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

@Keifsanderson 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Mosisli Жыл бұрын

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?

@vanessalaws2975 3 ай бұрын

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!

@B5Blue1968 2 жыл бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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

@TomCee53 11 ай бұрын

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

@dooglive922 11 ай бұрын

@B5Blue1968 Why is it not safe?

@johnharrison6009 Күн бұрын

Brilliant. Old dog just learned.

@justicezero 10 күн бұрын

Thanks for the help, one question, if i solder, are there any problems with then using electrical tape in place of the heat wrap?

@kenahoo 2 жыл бұрын

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…

@mrcryptozoic817 Жыл бұрын

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.

@onaturalia 3 ай бұрын

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.

@bob456fk6 4 ай бұрын

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.

@LBCAndrew Жыл бұрын

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

@raywilliams7094 5 ай бұрын

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

@mohammedlaredj7695 Жыл бұрын

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

@billrusk6354 2 жыл бұрын

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

@loosenut1969 2 ай бұрын

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

@christinecostanzo3163 Ай бұрын

😝 helping hands. Thanks for this post!

@Chris_at_Home Жыл бұрын

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.

@Deraco1 Жыл бұрын

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!

@abbeyp8834 8 ай бұрын

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

@chrisrangel366 2 күн бұрын

Will the wire nuts melt if you’re using them to connect the wires for LED low beams?

@eugeniomartinez5171 6 ай бұрын

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

😂

@chrisrangel366 2 күн бұрын

Which wiring method did you use?

@alessandraruiz3981 2 ай бұрын

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

@PeterRodriguezz 9 ай бұрын

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 ;)

@stevekerr1386 2 жыл бұрын

Great information. Thanks for posting!

@Theonlyjoylee Жыл бұрын

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.

@BobMuir100 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Mr.ketchupp Жыл бұрын

Exceeded my expectations. Great DIY video.

@outoftime7740 Жыл бұрын

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

@supadupachalupa69 3 ай бұрын

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???

@Slferon 9 ай бұрын

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!

@Saint696Anger 2 жыл бұрын

I learned something today, everyday we should be learning something

@joeblk27956 Жыл бұрын

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.

@aam21spsl 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@LBCAndrew Жыл бұрын

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

@nick-firstest Жыл бұрын

Lot of new information for me, Thanks

@andreaentz Жыл бұрын

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?

@TheRiberas 5 ай бұрын

Thanks this helped out a lot

@drippingwax Жыл бұрын

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.

@Hey_Jamie Жыл бұрын

Your shirt is literally my life in 8 words

@cosmati75 Жыл бұрын

Great video and detailed explanations.

@AndyA1234 Жыл бұрын

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).

@ScottIrvine01 Жыл бұрын

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

@susan_vegas 6 ай бұрын

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

@rosslee7300 Жыл бұрын

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

@dianeleone1634 Жыл бұрын

Thank you tons.

@user-xx1ej7zi6q Жыл бұрын

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

@etyiyensebze1466 8 ай бұрын

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

@bf4paw137 3 ай бұрын

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.

@Janita_S Жыл бұрын

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

@MangoNizer Жыл бұрын

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

@sabersmithc4153 2 жыл бұрын

Good video

@karlxu782 Жыл бұрын

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?

@user-wy9qb3zy5x Жыл 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?

@peaceloveandunity1434 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant thank you

@dfl5015 Жыл бұрын

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

@willmallory9085 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video Brother

@danclark4361 2 жыл бұрын

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

@lathanzawilliams3302 Жыл бұрын

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

@crackheadmaury Жыл бұрын

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

@urbanorebosa Жыл бұрын

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

@DanielGonzalez-zd9zq Жыл бұрын

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

@atlanticapacificaofficial Жыл бұрын

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

@TM-mc5jt Жыл бұрын

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 ?

@oazamira Жыл бұрын

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.

@crabwalk7773 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@jonathancall9967 Жыл бұрын

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.

@chanteloukami6694 Жыл бұрын

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

@Sleepinggato 10 ай бұрын

Thanks dude this happend ti the cord of mu wii u

@lmeobuh7009 Жыл бұрын

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

@michaeljohn7467 11 ай бұрын

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

@md.rejaurrahman7279 Жыл бұрын

For me beginner is the best

@Newwaver2007 Жыл бұрын

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

@notadumbblond3 Жыл бұрын

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.

@TheSquirrelmender Жыл бұрын

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.

@Timespace101 2 жыл бұрын

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

@oldspiced 11 ай бұрын

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

@andremartins6247 Жыл бұрын

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

@TheSquirrelmender Жыл бұрын

How do I know what guage wire I have?

@circlepfarm9729 2 жыл бұрын

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, KZfaq makes it kind of tough to see the description now.

@tots4 Жыл бұрын

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

@jack002tuber 2 жыл бұрын

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

@lym3204 2 ай бұрын

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

@arthouston7361 11 ай бұрын

Using solder to join two conductors is a code violation.

@O-bino 4 ай бұрын

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)

@ev721 2 жыл бұрын

Helping hands 🤣

@valerian8063 Жыл бұрын

listening to this with broken headphone cable

@FLYRTA 2 жыл бұрын

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.