Making waterproof three way splices in RV DC wiring.

This is a follow up to my original video about making waterproof butt-splices (2 way) in a RV's DC system.

In this video, I cover the solder and heat shrink method, plus two commercially available waterproof splices.

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[terryhaynes]

I wish I had seen this a year ago. But I’ll know how to do it correctly next time. I hate those compression type connectors. Too many times I have gotten poor or intermittent connections using them.
You have an excellent and very helpful channel.
After watching your videos on how to use Anderson tubs to get the auto leveling to work, I haven’t had a single problem. Thank you so much!

[charliemyers]

Thanks for the video & information! I definitely will be getting some liquid tape for rewiring my jon boat trailer.

One observation though. I think that you’ll get much better transfer of heat to the wire if you place the soldering iron under the wire (heat rises).

[JulesJuno]

Thank you so much, I'm doing a different tiny project and I now know how to do the T split on my diagram while keeping it insulated for safety. I appreciate it!!

[kevinvey]

Good morning I really appreciate your video's always informative. I'm a retired electrician and the first shop project I ever did was splicing . Particularly the 5 steps, of the western union splice, which you covered. This is the only method I feel is appropriate for smaller conductors in rough environments as apposed to IDC connections. Again thank you for the video's

[youcanthide]

Excellent, very comprehensive! Thank You

[Zerpersande]

Those quick-splice connectors potentially damage some of your conductors. I tested some cheap Chinese ones and had a really iffy connection.

[minutiesabotage]

I'm a bit confused at what the point is here?

Solder would be an absolute no go in any environment requiring water resistance, so waterproofing a solder connection seems counter productive and/or pointless, no?

Maybe they have different standards in the civil engineering world, but I avoid solder if at all possible, especially in a wet environment.

[kshultz]

Why not just use marine grade heat shrink connectors They already have the sealant inside of them and there's no soldering required.

[tacticalant]

Lol, i started blowing the smoke away!