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 ...

What's the right way to splice small gauge wire? I'm specifically needing to splice the wires coming from a PC's front panel. Not sure what gauge they are, but they're smaller than 22awg, so butt ...

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) ...

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 ...