How do YOU connect 2 pieces of wire to make a single run ?

[TT2ENT 10+ year member]

What do you guys use to connect 2 seperate pieces of 1/0 power wire so that they make one single lead/run ?

I was thinking using a fuse but that seems like a waste of $$ since they are so expensive and more than 1 would be redundant.

What hardware would do this while keeping cost and resistance in mind ?

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[jmanpc 5,000+ posts]

A distribution block.

/thread.

 

[DBBOOM 10+ year member]

Not possible.........................................in THIS thread anyway. Maybe the other one?

 

[TT2ENT 10+ year member]

Not possible.........................................in THIS thread anyway. Maybe the other one?

whats that mean ? He got a FS thread with a D block or somethin ?

A distribution block.

still a bit expensive eh ?

 

[jmanpc 5,000+ posts]

That was him saying "use the search button"

 

[BrownVanMan 10+ year member]

blow torch alot of solder and a full roll of electrical tape

 

[DBBOOM 10+ year member]

That was him saying "use the search button"

Click for you.

 

[TT2ENT 10+ year member]

That was him saying "use the search button"

I've searched this forum with all different wording and phrases and results are Dblocks and fuses...

blow torch alot of solder and a full roll of electrical tape

I don't have any acetylene atm and I'm currently on the unemployment check budget

 

[WashYourWinky 10+ year member]

You don't. You buy a new run of wire.

 

[jmanpc 5,000+ posts]

Well if you're on an unemployment check, why are you worried about connecting two pieces of 1/0 and not about finding a job? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[helotaxi 5,000+ posts]

You don't. You buy a new run of wire.

Winner!

 

[taylorpro 10+ year member]

You don't. You buy a new run of wire.

perty much. how long is the total piece you be needin?

 

[TT2ENT 10+ year member]

Well if you're on an unemployment check, why are you worried about connecting two pieces of 1/0 and not about finding a job? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

Because I want to use all of the $$ in my Unemployment account before I get a job. While I'm not working I'm living with and taking care of my 91 yr old grandmother while my Aunt and Unc run their store next door.

I am making just enough to get by with unemployment check, under the table.

Am I allowed to worry about connecting these 2 pieces of 1/0 now ?

perty much. how long is the total piece you be needin?

I have bout 15' of 1/0 already and about to buy another 12' to complete run + grounds and re-do "BIG3" in 1/0.

I'm trying to run from stock batt. UNDER the truck to the backseat area. 1/0 awg doesn't fit where I currently have my two runs of 4awg, under the plastic strip that runs along the botom of floor/door.

04 2500HD xt cab if that helps.

You don't. You buy a new run of wire.

idk... worst case scenario = buying a fuse and holder (i think)

Back to reality and OP...

If taped/insulated, would 2 ring terminals on each wire connected with bolt and nuts would work ?

 

[TT2ENT 10+ year member]

Stinger SPT8210 Coupler 1/0 Gauge

http://www.caraudio.com/forums/wiring-electrical-installation-help/500971-connecting-two-lengths-0-1-a.html

i hate you

 

[thegreatestpenn 5,000+ posts]

drill a new hole through the firewall. then u won't need to bother with this connecting stuff and its much safer than running wire under the vehicle