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12 types of wire nuts and connectors (and what they're used for)

Below is a list of common wire connectors and their intended purposes. There are far more than 12 types of wire connectors out there, and some are so niche that they're only used for one thing, so we ...
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A short primer on heat shrink tubing

Along with duct tape and nylon cable ties, heat shrink tubing is an essential element in the engineer’s toolkit as well as manufacturing, production, and repair. It’s used for covering and protecting ...
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Meet The Incredible Contraption That Makes Splicing Wires Ridiculously Easy

Over the past few weeks we've looked at thread checkers to identify nuts and bolts, handy flexible hose clamp pliers and battery desulfators. This week's cool tool, generically known as heat-shrink ...
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5 electrical tools every homeowner should have

These are my very favorite tools to use when doing DIY electrical work! 📦 PRODUCTS IN THIS VIDEO 📦 • Klein Tools Dual Range Non Contact Voltage Tester • Klein Tools NCVT2PKIT Non-Contact Voltage ...
Ars Technica

Proper way to apply/install heat shrink tubing

Hey,<BR><BR>What's the best method for affixing/adhering heat shrink tubing to...wires? I've seen it done to molex connectors, I've seen it in the "Project Goliath" post (Satrbuck3733T). I don't know ...