A few weeks ago I was four-wheeling with some friends and their old Jeeps when disaster nearly struck. An electrical fire started in the engine compartment of one of the CJs and fried a wiring harness ...

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There are plenty of electronic components out there, but the one we tend to forget is the most basic: wire. Sure, PC boards ...

Don’t let short electrical wires cramp your DIY project. Splice in extra wire in a few seconds using easy push-in connectors. Electricians should leave at least six inches of wire in wall boxes, which ...

Most amateurs and hobbyists use a twist-and-fold technique, but the Western Union Splice is mechanically stronger and results in a lower profile. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I never ...

It's standard practice for electricians to leave at least six inches of wire in wall boxes. That way, you've got enough slack to install a new outlet or switch. But if you're short on wire in a wall ...

Just because you can connect two wires together, it doesn’t mean that you should, but if you need to, then here’s how. Let me start out by cautioning the reader: Just because you can connect two wires ...

Just when you thought there was nothing new in manual wire splicing connectors, Kyocera has announced something else to replace crimps and solder for joining them. “9179-000 Series IDC Splice ...