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enblethen

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Posted: 10/01/09 08:24pm

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I would use wire nuts.

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Cousin_Eddy

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Posted: 10/02/09 08:32am

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Thanks to everyone for all your help!

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enblethen

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Posted: 10/02/09 09:03am

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I should have said to put the splice in a box.
I am glad you found the problem and didn't have to take too much apart or take it to a dealer.

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Posted: 10/02/09 09:51am

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What if I lap solder the leads together and cover with shrink tube? This may be more reliable than nuts. Or, are you not supposed to solder 120 VAC wires?

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Posted: 10/02/09 10:07am

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Yes, you could twist and solder, then wrap with cushing tape and then heat shrink.
It still should be in a box to prevent a fire if there was a problem.
I would not say that solding is better then wire nuts. On 12 volt stranded wire yes, on 120 volt, solid wire no.

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Posted: 10/02/09 10:31am

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If you have any more of those connectors, I would find them and replace them...don't want your RV burning up.

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Posted: 10/02/09 11:06am

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not supposed to solder solid wire. solder is too soft, can break.

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Posted: 10/02/09 12:20pm

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That makes sense not to solder solid wires. So, a metal box, grounded, with wire nut connections. That should be pretty reliable. I have to find a very small box. There is not much room.

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Posted: 10/02/09 02:14pm

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I would just zip tie the two wire bundles together tightly and use big wire nuts.

enblethen

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Posted: 10/02/09 04:27pm

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The box does not have to be metal. It can be bakelite. A small box is available
RV stores tht are about 3x2. Should be able to find at many hardware stores. Another option is box for Wiremold or other surface raceways.

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