garyfunk Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 kzaas wrote: I too use butt splices, but I have a question for you guys. Why are you worried about sealing the splice when your plugs aren't sealed and neither are the lights?Because of the closeness of the two bare wires. Cut the end off of a cord and place the cut in a single drop of water and watch what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Simmons Posted January 6, 2011 Author Share Posted January 6, 2011 garyfunk wrote: kzaas wrote: I too use butt splices, but I have a question for you guys. Why are you worried about sealing the splice when your plugs aren't sealed and neither are the lights?Because of the closeness of the two bare wires. Cut the end off of a cord and place the cut in a single drop of water and watch what happens.I'm not sure I follow you Gary... which two bare wires are you referring to - the two the butt splice joins? If they're properly crimped aren't they, in essence, one now? What did I miss here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kzaas Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 garyfunk wrote: kzaas wrote: I too use butt splices, but I have a question for you guys. Why are you worried about sealing the splice when your plugs aren't sealed and neither are the lights?Because of the closeness of the two bare wires. Cut the end off of a cord and place the cut in a single drop of water and watch what happens.Gary, I do follow what your saying, but with the length of the butt splices, that puts the bare wire just as far apart as your plug prongs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyfunk Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 While using a butt splice on each wire does seperate them, that seperation can be as small as 1/4 inch.Maybe it is just as safe, but why take any chances, considering these may be at ground level and near water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Mitchell Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 You know, I'm really proud of you guys in not letting this thread go off on a whole other tangent because I still smile every time I read the thread title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Roberson Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Brian Mitchell wrote: You know, I'm really proud of you guys in not letting this thread go off on a whole other tangent because I still smile every time I read the thread title.Warning!!!!Fork in road.Please chose wisely. :shock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friskybri Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Ok is the butt splices something like these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Fischer Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Paul Roberson wrote: Brian Mitchell wrote: You know, I'm really proud of you guys in not letting this thread go off on a whole other tangent because I still smile every time I read the thread title.Warning!!!!Fork in road.Please chose wisely. :shock:I choose to be literal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cray Augsburg Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 friskybri wrote: Ok is the butt splices something like these.OH, GOD. MY SIDES ARE SPLITTING!THAT is hilarious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kzaas Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 friskybri wrote: Ok is the butt splices something like these.Too Funny!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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