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Reply With QuoteI twisted mine together...soldered ... then put liquid tape on them and heat shrink. I do not like the butt splice connectors
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Splicing 6 ga wire
I plan to move 2 12 volt (24 volt) trolling motor batteries from rear battery compartment to storage compartment just behind console seats. Will need to add/splice about 5' of 6 ga wire to make them reach new compartment. What would be the best thing to use for the splice connection? It will have to be done in the boat. Don't want to pull existing wires out.
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They make a connector- not sure what it is called- that you slide in and tighten a bolt against them,very secure connection. it is a little harder to insulate though.
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This is what I used. I bought two of them from a local electric supply contractor when I installed my Xi5. I wrapped with lotsa 3m tape. That was 2 to 3 years ago and I’ve had zero problems.
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Just a pic. Don’t spend that much. I bought 2 pieces for around 3-5 bucks from local
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Maybe I've been an engineer too long, but myself, I'd run new wire. I don't like splices of any kind in high amp wire. Since you don't want to pull the existing wire out, I would use a tinned copper butt splice crimped and soldered, covered with heatshrink. For me, I mean. Your way may be different.
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The best way, assuming you can would be to pull new wire.
If you cant, the only remedy is to do it as best you can.
Id be apt to solder a lug on the ends and connect them inside a small disconnect switch or other type box.
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A couple people mentioned split bolts which work OK but like mentioned they are hard to insulate. Butt connectors work good too but only if you have the proper crimping tool. Pliers don't do a very good job. I've never used those 2-way connectors but they look like they would do the job. I've always used solder. Liquid tape and heat shrink is a good way to seal the connection. An even better way if you can find it is heat shrink that is coated inside with something that melts around the connection and completely waterproofs it. Know any shipyard electricians? Thats where I use to be able to get it.
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This is what I used; got'em from Lowes in electrical department. They are used in underground connections and come with a thick heat shrink tubing with the waterproofing adhesive inside. These were used on 4 gauge though!
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