How to Extend Short Wires | Easy Fix Anyone Can Do
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Published 2022-09-03
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All Comments (21)
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Lots of this sort on YouTube, the difference is the clarity of the explanations, thank you.
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Great video as always, explained with the usual clarity that anybody could follow. Many years ago when I did DIY, the bare wires activated the ELCB if they touched each other.
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Two additions, that may increase savety, when working on electric installations. 1) Always start with the earth wire. If you do that, earth will always be connected first and provide that scant more of sefety, if something goes wrong. 2) Always make the earth wire a bit longer than the other two. So if something gets pulled out, or pulled apart, it loses connection last.
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Brilliant video. A previous owner has placed 2 double sockets on top of the skirting board and they look daft! I’ve been searching for a video that shows how to extend the cables so that I can move the sockets up the wall. Thank you so much! 👍👍
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Got a box of these wago things ….. I put 3 lights and a switch in basement’few Days ago .. They worked really well ….. nice and clean …
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Great video, well explained ( no waffle!) crystal clear techniques. Thanks for posting,
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Thank you DIY Guy. Had this problem last week for a relative and was unsure the best way to tackle this. I also used your Amazon links and saved a load of money. Thumbs up from me.
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Amazing!! This will save a lot of money and Time chasing and pulling new cables through, thanks for posting.
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Everyone who makes instructional videos should copy the The DIY Guy. Simple, concise and perfect, unlike some who waffle on and on ad nauseam before actually getting to the point. Thank you, DIY Guy.
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Tips like these are SO useful for us DIYers. Especially those getting on a bit who may have picked up some 'tricks' over the years but now find that such 'tricks' are so out of date. Thanks for posting!
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Short and sweet, clear and concise instructions, not like most videos that just go on and on. Ta
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Thank you very much, this helped me sort out a problem I had with an earth that had been trimmed right back when a double insulated light had been fitted
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I vowed not to use Wago. Until I used some!!! Changed my life
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When showing the use of either crimp- or in-line pushfit connectors, it would be helpful also to show their removal, in the case that there is faulty connection, and you need to remove the connector without shortening the already short conductors. I know how, but it is not necessarily intuitive that the push fit connectors can be twisted off, and the crimped connectors may be loosened with pliers to open up the crimped section.
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👍👍Great and simple to understand how to relocate a socket. Thank you. ❤
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Thanks man! That looks so much easier than the wire caps I've used in the past which don't work so well with short wires anyway.
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You’re the best lifesaver man. I don’t even comment on videos normally
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Those connectors are a smart bit of technology. CHEERS from AUSTRALIA.
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Nice tips!! I always try to extend short wire at my home but just don't know what to do!! Thanks for the info🤗
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My vote for the second method, but I've done the first method many many times, especially working on car electrical systems. Great vid!
