Splicing Wire 101 - Wire Terminal Basics | Ep: 10/14

In this video from the EXPLORIST.life Mobile, Marine, and Off-Grid Electrical Academy, we teach how to splice wires through a handful of methods, ranking them based on their effectiveness. We explain the pros and cons of options like lever nuts, butt splice connectors, terminal blocks, soldering, and more. Whether you're working on extending wires in a mobile, marine, or off-grid setup, this lesson will guide you through the best practices for making secure, reliable connections. This is episode 4.10 in our Wire Terminals Playlist in the EXPLORIST.life Academy. *➤Blog Post* https://explorist.life/splicing-wire-101/ 🙋‍♂️ *Visit https://academy.EXPLORIST.life to experience every lesson, ad-free.* Follow along with a lesson plan, quizzes, and chat with other members. In the academy, you don't have to wait until every Sunday to watch the videos and read the articles; they will simply be published once we are finished. *➤ Join the EXPLORIST.life Academy:* https://academy.explorist.life *➤ Shop the EXPLORIST.life Store:* https://shop.explorist.life *➤ Shop Batteries: Use Code 'explorist' at checkout for $50 off per battery:* http://battlebornbatteries.com/?afmc=explorist_bb67 Here are some additional resources that you may find helpful with planning and installing your DIY Camper: FULL ELECTRICAL INSTALLS: ➤50A 5th Wheel RV - Full Electrical Upgrade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PavRWuOax1M&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TUU8FUc6LE38TBkdSLjdw_5&index=8 ➤30A Class C Motorhome - Full Electrical Upgrade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fmL1RfmZJk&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TUU8FUc6LE38TBkdSLjdw_5&index=1 ➤ 30A Travel Trailer - Full Electrical Upgrade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KM_8s4cTjWA&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=1 ➤ Truck Camper - Full Electrical Upgrade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcDYiYgUCzg&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=6 ➤ Ford Transit Camper Van Electrical Install: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5q7_4FH4LQ&t=2874s&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=3&t=1897s ➤ DIY Sprinter Camper Van Electrical Install - Full Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01F4QDVJUq0&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=3&t=1897s ➤ Binge the Transit Van Build: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVfA4XCYJBkzfUXunSON1zX 00:00 Introduction 00:54 Lever Nuts 01:53 Butt Splice Connectors 02:57 Terminal Blocks 04:07 Mesh Splice 04:51 Soldered Connection 05:31 Solder Seal 06:40 Wire Nuts 07:34 Twist, Tape & Pray