Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Wire connectors are electrical fasteners that are essential to help you join (splice) ...

Wire splicing and soldering is a basic skill that any DIYer can master—but it all starts with a solid connection between the two wires. That’s where the Lineman splice comes in. Connecting two wires ...

Wires can wear out or get damaged from rodents or corrosion, so it’s common to need to splice them from time to time. You might also need to splice wires if you ...

Behind a freshly painted wall, a single shortcut splice can quietly turn into a heating element you never meant to install.

The need to splice a few wires is a very common requirement in electronics and electrical situations ranging from in-progress prototype at the bench to the final assembled product. There are various ...

The ­American Boat and Yacht Council says that we can solder, but we must also use a mechanical connection. The thinking is that a ­soldered connection makes the wire brittle and, due to the natural ...

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 ...

The Clear Connects WPC300 Series of push-in wire connectors eliminates the problems associated with old-fashioned wire nuts. With these transparent, reusable connectors, no wire twisting or taping is ...

They may seem like just the finishing touches, but splices and terminations are critical components of any electrical system. The Code requires you to follow ...

After walking car shows for more than 40 years, we have seen tons of interesting rides. Open hoods say a lot about the person who owns the Mustang and how much they know about automotive electrical ...

A wiring harness is often the first component fitted to a vehicle’s bare chassis at the factory, so these tricky diagnoses and fixes often require DIY- or shop techs to remove plenty of tricky ...