Taped Splice

[DBYRNE]

Could someone provide a link to a diagram or explaination of how to make the correct tape splice for 600 volt wire. The location is outside...state is Kansas.

many thanks!!

 

[augie47]

Here is an EC&M article which I think you will find useful:
http://ecmweb.com/mag/electric_electrical_taping_skills/

 

[DBYRNE]

TAPED SPLICE

TAPED SPLICE

Oh my gosh, the article was PERFECT!!! Thank you so very much. You are terrific.

d

 

[petersonra]

Why do people tape splices when a crimp on wire nut works so much better?

BTW, the newark sales lady came by the other day with a sample of something called a lever nut. It has multiple spring loaded levers that wires can be placed under in lieu of twist type wire nuts. much smaller and would appear to be somewhat simpler to use. And can have up to 5 wires terminated together ranging from #18 to #12 IIRC.

http://www.wago.us/2631.htm

 

[Fulthrotl]

Why do people tape splices when a crimp on wire nut works so much better?

BTW, the newark sales lady came by the other day with a sample of something called a lever nut. It has multiple spring loaded levers that wires can be placed under in lieu of twist type wire nuts. much smaller and would appear to be somewhat simpler to use. And can have up to 5 wires terminated together ranging from #18 to #12 IIRC.

http://www.wago.us/2631.htm

they work excellently, i have them on the truck. i'm picky tho, i only use the wago brand.
downside: 'spensive.
upside: when you have a itty bitty wire left in the box and need to get onto it....

as for tape, i only use scotch 33 tape, for insulating, and scotch 35 tape for phasing and identification.

 

[petersonra]

they work excellently, i have them on the truck. i'm picky tho, i only use the wago brand.
downside: 'spensive.
upside: when you have a itty bitty wire left in the box and need to get onto it....

as for tape, i only use scotch 33 tape, for insulating, and scotch 35 tape for phasing and identification.

They were only about 15-20 cents each for the 2 pole units, IIRC. More than a wire nut. But the labor savings and neatness factor might well make up for it.