When I was an Electricians Mate (EM) in the US Navy, we would use sliver plated eyelet lugs tightly crimped on the wire, bolted together, and then the following layers: one layer of fish paper for each of the three phase conductors, one layer of Scotch® Self-Fusing, Silicone Heavy Duty Triangular Electrical Tape 70 HDT, and one layer of electrical tape and one layer of friction tape, another layer of electrical tape before we placed into a watertight connection box. No aluminum wire was allowed on the ships. This is a great method for three phase motors in a saltwater environment.
After doing some searching fish paper, I found that Teflon tape might also be a great alternative for fish paper. It would be a lot easier to work with!
Great tips! I especially loved learning about the green wire nuts for the ground; I've always made a pigtail for the ground and had no clue that you could use those punched wire nuts
I have a ground bare copper wire that i have to extend for the electrical panel; how do I install irreversible crimp for bare copper? What tool and parts do I need?
I’m not sure of the exact code on that but it can be cut at the ground rod and then continued on with another acorn at the ground rod. As far as splicing I think it needs to be a code approved splicing / crimping tool. I’d have to research more on this as it’s something I haven’t had to do. Hope this helps!
Wow this was a fantastic video! Thank you so very much for taking the time and materials to make it! I learned way more than I had hoped for! As a matter of fact you probably saved my house from catching fire because of 5 wire connection that I made that was all wrong! Now I know how to do it right! Thank you again.
Great information I'm getting ready to wire my she'd With some help from a friend. He will give me step by step instructions kinda over see everything. But it is nice to learn from you as well. Thanks for sharing.
I have a 50A subpanel that is only 120V, so fed by hot, neutral and ground. I need to split the hot #6 into two wires for the two main lugs. There is no wire nut for 3 #6 wires. If I were to use a split bolt that allows 3 wires or splicing in the middle of the wire, if it's inside a panel, does it have to be wrapped to the extent that you did, or will several layers of electrical tape suffice? Or is there another way to accomplish this?
Only observation from me- why do you wrap your tape in a manner against the twist of the wire nut. That could loosen up your connection. Always wrap CW around the wires and connector, not CCW.
Right On! 🙌 thanks for watching! That wire nut should be nice and tight. If the pressure from wrapping the tape were to spin the wire nut off then the wire nut is way too loose.
Are the rectangular lug type acceptable for connecting copper to aluminum, assuming they are rated for both metals, like AL9CU ? The product descriptions say good for copper or aluminum, but they don't say if it is OK for having both metals connected to either end of the same lug. I have seen a few comments that this is acceptable and one that it is not. You were the only video I have found so far to even mention these, so thanks. Your comments have nudged me a little in the direction of the split bolts though.
Ah that’s interesting! I have not heard that name. But sounds good. I’ll look that up on google. Lots of slang names and terms. Thanks for watching! Right On! 🙌
Right On! 🙌Thanks for watching! If it’s in an area with high vibration like a motor it’s a good idea! Believe me I’ve worked in the trade a long time and I’ve opened up j boxes and loose wire nuts hit the floor. It all depends on what the situation is and what level of work you want to do. This is a good method. 👍
From my unfortunate experiences I've learned that pretty much all stranded wire needs to be wiggled after it has been tightened, this will set the strands in place. Just wiggle the wires in place, tighten, and repeat that about 3-4 times or more, and this will always give you a nice long lasting connection. Not sure how it works with split bolts but whenever I am using mechanical lugs I will bend and wiggle from side to side, then retighten at proper torque specs. I've had to learn from experience to always do this when using mechanical lugs or polaris taps. It's also good to check for the amp rating of your lugs and taps to make sure they can handle the load you're working with as well. Some of these can get really hot under heavy loads.
Rumor has it, he's still out there, wrapping that bug with tape to this very day.
The tall ghostly stories of the electrical lines didn’t scare him none! ⚡️⚡️⚡️
@@RightOnJonCrane I like the Polaris taps because they are fast easy, although not cheap.
When I was an Electricians Mate
(EM) in the US Navy, we would use sliver plated eyelet lugs tightly crimped on the wire, bolted together, and then the following layers: one layer of fish paper for each of the three phase conductors, one layer of Scotch® Self-Fusing, Silicone Heavy Duty Triangular Electrical Tape 70 HDT, and one layer of electrical tape and one layer of friction tape, another layer of electrical tape before we placed into a watertight connection box. No aluminum wire was allowed on the ships. This is a great method for three phase motors in a saltwater environment.
That is very cool! I like hearing about all the layering for the navy! Fish paper. I will have to look deeper into this. Thanks for the comment! 🐟
After doing some searching fish paper, I found that Teflon tape might also be a great alternative for fish paper. It would be a lot easier to work with!
Belt and suspenders! Beautiful!
Thanks for the helpful vid. Impressed you went through the whole recording without saying the word "there". 👍
Yes! That takes a lot of practice and patience 🙌✨
Great tips! I especially loved learning about the green wire nuts for the ground; I've always made a pigtail for the ground and had no clue that you could use those punched wire nuts
Right On Ryan!! Thanks for the feedback!! 🙌✨ I’m glad you liked the video!!
Nice overview. 👏 Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Right On! 🙌Thanks for the nice comment!
Best video on this topic that I have scene. Thumbs Up.
Right On👍 And thanks for saying so!
I have a ground bare copper wire that i have to extend for the electrical panel; how do I install irreversible crimp for bare copper? What tool and parts do I need?
I’m not sure of the exact code on that but it can be cut at the ground rod and then continued on with another acorn at the ground rod. As far as splicing I think it needs to be a code approved splicing / crimping tool. I’d have to research more on this as it’s something I haven’t had to do. Hope this helps!
Wow this was a fantastic video! Thank you so very much for taking the time and materials to make it! I learned way more than I had hoped for! As a matter of fact you probably saved my house from catching fire because of 5 wire connection that I made that was all wrong! Now I know how to do it right! Thank you again.
Great breakdown. Explained in an easy-to-understand manner. Thank you, and keep making the videos.
Nice overview, well done. Enjoyed. For splices I like a layer of glass cloth tape for higher voltage and abrasions areas. Thanks Jon.
Right On Randy! 👍🏼 That sounds really good with the glass cloth in there!!
Thank you for this teaching video!
Very good info, a video that I will reference and use. Thanks for doing it.
Thanks Tony! 👍🏼 Happy Labor Day!
Jon is quickly approaching the Bob Ross status of Wire ASMR.
Great information
I'm getting ready to wire my she'd
With some help from a friend. He will give me step by step instructions kinda over see everything. But it is nice to learn from you as well.
Thanks for sharing.
Right On Don! 👍🏼 Thanks ⚡️⚡️ Yeah it’s nice to have know the inner workings. Thanks for watching!
Your welcome
I'm learning a lot from you
Want to see more about running wire.
It's really awesome.
Great video
Holy wraps Batman
All great information there Jon! Thanks so much for sharing this... 😃👍
Right on John! 👍🏼Happy Labor Day! 💪🇺🇸
I have a 50A subpanel that is only 120V, so fed by hot, neutral and ground. I need to split the hot #6 into two wires for the two main lugs. There is no wire nut for 3 #6 wires. If I were to use a split bolt that allows 3 wires or splicing in the middle of the wire, if it's inside a panel, does it have to be wrapped to the extent that you did, or will several layers of electrical tape suffice? Or is there another way to accomplish this?
You're a legend. What an amazing demonstration of electrical experience and knowledge.
Can we get a certificate of completion for this course??😀😀👍
Yes for three easy payments of $44.99 you too can be a graduate of the Jon Crane Electrical Trade School! 🤣😂😅👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
@@RightOnJonCrane that would be money well spent. Love the vids buddy. Right on!,😎😎👍👍
Only observation from me- why do you wrap your tape in a manner against the twist of the wire nut. That could loosen up your connection.
Always wrap CW around the wires and connector, not CCW.
Right On! 🙌 thanks for watching! That wire nut should be nice and tight. If the pressure from wrapping the tape were to spin the wire nut off then the wire nut is way too loose.
Right on!!!
Thanks Errol!! 👍🏼👍🏼⚡️⚡️⚡️
Riiiiight On!!! !
👏👏👏👏👏 question, what is the best way to splice a 10 ga extension cord thank you great video
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Are the rectangular lug type acceptable for connecting copper to aluminum, assuming they are rated for both metals, like AL9CU ? The product descriptions say good for copper or aluminum, but they don't say if it is OK for having both metals connected to either end of the same lug. I have seen a few comments that this is acceptable and one that it is not. You were the only video I have found so far to even mention these, so thanks. Your comments have nudged me a little in the direction of the split bolts though.
Can you connect 3 wires with the split nut? 3x 6Awg ground wire
Yes you can but be sure it rated for three conductors. It will say on the package. 👍👍
How would you connect 3* 4awg wires? With a split bolt? Something else?
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For future reference split bolt section starts at 24:30 and demonstration starts at 27:50.
Right On 👍🙌
35:00 has much more useful information. It's all about the tape job bro
Can you splice a #8 aluminum and a # 12 copper and just put them in a box
You can but that is uncommon. It would most likely have to be a 20 amp circuit but there are not many instances I can think of where that occurs.
24:40 Iv'e seen it been called "Canadian wire connector" here in Israel
Ah that’s interesting! I have not heard that name. But sounds good. I’ll look that up on google. Lots of slang names and terms. Thanks for watching! Right On! 🙌
No Home Depot in Israel
Right.
Right On! 🙌
It's not just you I don't use those pushing connectors.
What is the brand of inline connector with the hex key lugs?
try Polaris Lugs
Man I can not find a good wire stripper tool.i have a Kline but sux.
Hi Alan, I know Klein makes some good ones and not so good ones. I did a video on wire strippers. Right On #17 👍🏼⚡️⚡️⚡️
GR88888888888,Thanks
Right On Anthony 👍🏼😃
There is absolutely no way that an electrician is putting electrical tape and a zip tie on properly wire-nutted wires.
Right On! 🙌Thanks for watching! If it’s in an area with high vibration like a motor it’s a good idea! Believe me I’ve worked in the trade a long time and I’ve opened up j boxes and loose wire nuts hit the floor. It all depends on what the situation is and what level of work you want to do. This is a good method. 👍
Did you eat the Bear?
Ha! 🐻😂 That is a project that is in the hopper! The Jeremiah Johnson Bear head hat! 🐻✨👍🏼
24:30
From my unfortunate experiences I've learned that pretty much all stranded wire needs to be wiggled after it has been tightened, this will set the strands in place. Just wiggle the wires in place, tighten, and repeat that about 3-4 times or more, and this will always give you a nice long lasting connection.
Not sure how it works with split bolts but whenever I am using mechanical lugs I will bend and wiggle from side to side, then retighten at proper torque specs.
I've had to learn from experience to always do this when using mechanical lugs or polaris taps. It's also good to check for the amp rating of your lugs and taps to make sure they can handle the load you're working with as well. Some of these can get really hot under heavy loads.
It's not just you I don't use those pushing connectors.
Those things suck