How Do You Use Electrical Buttend Connectors?
Butt end connectors are used to join two wires together or splice in a repair section after cutting out a bad wire section. They are primarily used in automotive applications and can be used on wires carrying electricity, ground wires, or audio and speaker wires. They come in many different sizes that correspond to the wire size they are intended to be used on. Connecting wires with butt end connectors will give you a solid, long lasting connection. Locate the two sections of wire to be joined and strip 1/4 to 5/8 inch of insulation off the end of each section. Make sure there is no power running to these wires to avoid shorting something out, blowing a fuse, or otherwise damaging the electrical system. Select a butt end connector that corresponds with the wire size you are connecting. Twist the end of the wire with your fingers to entwine the strands. Slide the wire into the connector until the bare wire is completely inside the metal sleeve in the connector. Crimp the metal connector
