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01-20-2012, 11:51 AM
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| extending wires
if i want to extend a wire that is about 2mm thick, do i have to use the same thickness of wire to extend it?
new to electricals.
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01-20-2012, 02:07 PM
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Depends on application but to keep things easy yes you should.
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01-22-2012, 11:07 PM
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Also, this has been debated before but when possible, it is usually best to solder these wires as opposed to butt connecting them. If you are looking for a specific size wire, most of our sponsors will have some scraps you can have for your application.
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01-23-2012, 04:54 PM
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So the answer is, no?
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You want to be a lawyer, yet you have an impossible time just reading simple things. Phil said yes, mike was talking about the connection, and somehow, out of that, you get no? Are you for real? Posted via RS Mobile | |
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The answer is yes.
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01-24-2012, 06:49 AM
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Thanks Phil and orgasm_donor. Quote:
Originally Posted by Iceman-19  You want to be a lawyer, yet you have an impossible time just reading simple things. Phil said yes, mike was talking about the connection, and somehow, out of that, you get no? Are you for real? Posted via RS Mobile | Maybe I am paying too much attention on the details of their replies. I asked "do i have to", Phil answered "yes you should". Go figure.
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No, your problem is you are a trolling idiot. You ask advice, people give it, you completely ignore it.
Log off of revscene and start using your bathroom mirror for your advice questions. It will be no different then what you are doing on here, and far more people will be happier at the end of the day without your presence. Posted via RS Mobile | |
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Originally Posted by Iceman-19 No, your problem is you are a trolling idiot. You ask advice, people give it, you completely ignore it.
Log off of revscene and start using your bathroom mirror for your advice questions. It will be no different then what you are doing on here, and far more people will be happier at the end of the day without your presence. Posted via RS Mobile | You're the one that cannot comprehend a "do i have to use" question and a "should i use".
Did you graduate english? Need I give you an example?
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Shut up troll.
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ive got some scotch lock connectors if u like. not the same as soldering but easier to use.
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Originally Posted by aznlangjai Maybe I am paying too much attention on the details of their replies. I asked "do i have to", Phil answered "yes you should". Go figure. | Yup, definitely a lawyer-in-the-making.
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Originally Posted by nabs ive got some scotch lock connectors if u like. not the same as soldering but easier to use. | I have a 12v wire and a wire about 2mm thick I want to extend from the front of my car to the trunk. Sorry for being a newb and all, but what is a scotch lock?
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Originally Posted by aznlangjai I have a 12v wire and a wire about 2mm thick I want to extend from the front of my car to the trunk. Sorry for being a newb and all, but what is a scotch lock? | A lot of times the wire gauge is printed on the jacket of the wire, Just buy some more the same gauge. If you say 2mm thick i am guessing 18-22 gauge or so. Solder and shrink tube would be the preferred method but i think you would be better off with 
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Originally Posted by Soundy | Thats of only the copper right ? I assume he is including the jacket.
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Never assume - even a noob lawyer will rip you apart on assumptions :noob:
Diameter including jacket is meaningless anyway, as the jacket could be almost any thickness.
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Originally Posted by Soundy Never assume - even a noob lawyer will rip you apart on assumptions :noob:
Diameter including jacket is meaningless anyway, as the jacket could be almost any thickness. | I know that, but i doubted that the op would have measured the actual copper diameter(based on what was posted), So i guessed he included the jacket.  | |
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Originally Posted by nabs ive got some scotch lock connectors if u like. not the same as soldering but easier to use. |
Scotch lock connectors are the fastest. They'll provide you with years of trouble free opperation. Posted via RS Mobile | |
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I was going to close this thread but its actually a little bit entertaining. 
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For the record before Iceman tweaks out. Thank you all for the info. Posted via RS Mobile | |
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Originally Posted by silva95teg I know that, but i doubted that the op would have measured the actual copper diameter(based on what was posted), So i guessed he included the jacket. | Fair enough. 
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