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Message started by Philmh on 02/08/15 at 13:25:01

Title: Extending wiring.
Post by Philmh on 02/08/15 at 13:25:01

So I need to extend some wiring to clean up my mod. I have the wiring skills, but does anyone have input on these wires or would recommend something else?

Title: Re: Extending wiring.
Post by Serowbot on 02/08/15 at 14:37:28

Just use the same gauge as the original... shrink tubing over the joints...

Title: Re: Extending wiring.
Post by 1st2know on 02/08/15 at 15:22:05

I've had trouble getting a good mechanical bond with tinned wiring.
If you plan on solder splicing the tinned wiring, make sure you test the strength of the connection after the solder cools.

Title: Re: Extending wiring.
Post by verslagen1 on 02/08/15 at 15:23:53

http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1312137269

Title: Re: Extending wiring.
Post by MnSpring on 02/08/15 at 16:11:47

Bigger, or same, wire size, perfectly OK.
(NOT SMALLER)
'Stagger', joints.
'Heat Stink', tubing over, Soldered Joints.

Title: Re: Extending wiring.
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 02/08/15 at 17:36:10

You know how to twist the wire and make the connection straight and not poking out?

Title: Re: Extending wiring.
Post by Philmh on 02/13/15 at 16:46:02

Justin, Not sure what you are referring to about twisting the wire and making it straight and not poking out, but I used to solder audio cables in headsets and help build custom mic connections for helmet headsets. I'm pretty sure my skills are up to the task of soldering a few connections. I did take from this feed, from what everyone said, is staggering my connections, a nice reminder on solder, and gauge wiring. I'm grateful for the positive feedback I get. What I really need now is advice on in another topic I starting called wiring heads or tails. I figured out what I was looking at, now I need to figure out how to cut it and reconnect it. I'll post the link after I find the topic

Title: Re: Extending wiring.
Post by Philmh on 02/13/15 at 16:58:03

Here is the link to the next issue I could use input on.

Thanks again to all who take the time and patience.

http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1421888234/0

Title: Re: Extending wiring.
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 02/13/15 at 18:59:00

Mmmmkay, you've probably got it figured, but for any who may not, IF you take 2 two wires and hold them in one hand and the stripped ends are side by side and you twist and solder them, that is not going to make a clean job.
Gotta hold the wires aimed at each other,end to end,

Title: Re: Extending wiring.
Post by Philmh on 02/13/15 at 19:09:29

Justin, My apologies. Upon reading my comment again, I think that came off wrong. I think being so snowed in is starting to get to me. No ride therapy in sight!. The clarification is definitely appreciated and I thank you for all of your input.