Re-join 3x 1.5mm2 cable

[camilozk]

hi!

what is the preffered method to re-join a 3x 1.5mm2 cable?

I understand you cannot solder it since it could get hot and melt.

thanks!

 

[Rixen]

This is how I was taught to do it..

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Union_splice

Edit: Turns out there are loads of videos on YT, that shows how to do it too.

 

[camilozk]

thanks!

I thought that soldering the joint / splice was not recommended as it could get hot and melt. what about that?

 

[kellys_eye]

'Join' under what circumstances?

Indoors, outdoors, fixed, flexible ?

Inline crimps, chock block, resin-set, terminal box? twist,solder, heat-shrink?

Soldering is acceptable under some circumstances and won't melt if the conditions are met.

 

[camilozk]

'Join' under what circumstances?

Indoors, outdoors, fixed, flexible ?

Inline crimps, chock block, resin-set, terminal box? twist,solder, heat-shrink?

Soldering is acceptable under some circumstances and won't melt if the conditions are met.

thanks kelly for participating. outdoors and flexible: what is the preffered method to re-join a 3x 1.5mm2 cable?

 

[hevans1944]

what is the preffered method to re-join a 3x 1.5mm2 cable?

Depends on what kind of wire the cable is made from. Aluminum cannot be soldered but can be welded under a tungsten inert gas shield (TIG welding). Copper is easily soldered without melting the copper. Both metals can be joined by mechanical pressure fittings, although copper-to-aluminum joints are subject to electrolytic corrosion because of the dissimilar metals.

 

[kellys_eye]

Use a waterproof in-line plug and socket

https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/Ip66-Water...-Joiner-Connector/1554306761?iid=401387446723

or mount an IP65 rated box and join internally through suitable glands.

But a lot depends on what the cable is being used for (load), how long it is, whether it has RCD protection (being outdoors it really should have some) etc.

 

[davenn]

hi!

what is the preffered method to re-join a 3x 1.5mm2 cable?

I understand you cannot solder it since it could get hot and melt.

thanks!

since you have given absolutely no info on the actual cable type
everyone is just guessing

PLEASE show photos of the cable
maybe even a link to a datasheet for the cable


Everyone else please wait till this info is supplied