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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Jun 8, 2017 14:41:00 GMT -5
I have an old Lortone 10" slab saw & yesterday when I turned it on & flipped the switch to turn the feed on I heard a pop coming from the box & saw a little smoke. I turned it off real quick & unplugged the saw. I checked it out today & noticed that one of the wires that had black tape on it looked like it had been burnt a little bit, sort of had holes or something. I took off the tape, it looks like maybe the wire got crimped, rubbed or something. Can I just cut the wire & splice another piece to it then use that shrink tubing on it & reconnect it? I haven't tried to use the saw or try the feed since that happened.
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Post by wigglinrocks on Jun 8, 2017 15:23:45 GMT -5
I would try your splice idea , be ready to unplug or turn off quick in case that isn't the only issue .
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2017 15:35:18 GMT -5
Yes cut and splice fresh wire. Maybe go 6" back onto the power cord so you know you have unkinked wire.
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Jun 11, 2017 12:54:01 GMT -5
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Post by unclesoska on Jun 11, 2017 13:15:16 GMT -5
Those links should do just fine, but you should try to come up w/ the same gauge wire that you're replacing.
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Post by aDave on Jun 11, 2017 13:17:29 GMT -5
Edit: I didn't scroll down far enough to see all your photos.
I would use one splice connector for that. Don't try to insert a repaired piece using two splice connectors. That U-shaped connector can be purchased at Home Depot or any decent hardware store, and it just crimps on the wire. It is easier, however, if you can borrow somone's crimper as it applies more concentrated pressure than standard pliers to complete the connection.
Size of your new wire shouldn't make too much of a difference. If your "patch" wire was smaller, I'd say no. Bigger won't necessarily hurt. If I can help it, I normally don't like mixing colors in wiring, but in your application, it won't be that big of a deal since it should be fairly obvious it's a patch.
Dave
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Jun 11, 2017 13:26:13 GMT -5
The something blue is the U shaped metal thing that is connected with a screw. You can see it in the next to the last picture.
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Post by aDave on Jun 11, 2017 13:27:14 GMT -5
The something blue is the U shaped metal thing that is connected with a screw. You can see it in the next to the last picture. I saw that, and edited. Hope that helps. Dave
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Jun 11, 2017 15:50:05 GMT -5
I found this in the shed & thought perhaps I could use some of the wire off of it.
Here's the 2 wires side by side. The bottom wire is from the feed.
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Post by aDave on Jun 11, 2017 16:11:12 GMT -5
They look pretty close...close enough that I wouldn't be too concerned unless the wire (the actual conductor) in the "patch" wire is smaller than the original. Don't gauge (pun not intended) wire thickness solely on how big the insulation looks. Sometimes there are variations in insulator thickness due to different manufacturers. It is the overall size of the metal conductor, in your case stranded wire, that determines thickness/gauge.
How much of that repair wire is available? I'd cut it back far enough so you're working with clean wire that is not corroded when you strip it.
Dave
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Post by spiritstone on Jun 11, 2017 16:22:06 GMT -5
Before you splice into the wire, are you able to disconnect it on both ends and replace it as one solid piece ?
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Post by aDave on Jun 11, 2017 16:36:18 GMT -5
Before you splice into the wire, are you able to disconnect it on both ends and replace it as one solid piece ? That's actually a great question. I just assumed that splicing was the only option. Good thinking. Dave
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Jun 11, 2017 16:45:07 GMT -5
I don't believe I have that option. Here's where the wire comes out of. I have already cut it. You can see by how short the wire is.
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Jun 11, 2017 16:48:04 GMT -5
Also the wires in the original are just a tiny bit smaller than the one I will be splicing it to.
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Post by spiritstone on Jun 11, 2017 16:51:38 GMT -5
So much for that idea, not that you cut it, but how difficult it would be to get into. aDave instructions should work fine. As long as the copper wire is the same gauge it should work. The more solid the better it can carry current.
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Jun 11, 2017 18:33:24 GMT -5
Well I've got the wires twisted together & the end put on it. All I need to do is solder the connection do the shrink tubing around the connection. I'll do that tomorrow, too tired to do it now. Thanks a lot for your help, I'll let you know how it goes.
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Post by aDave on Jun 11, 2017 20:14:52 GMT -5
Well I've got the wires twisted together & the end put on it. All I need to do is solder the connection do the shrink tubing around the connection. I'll do that tomorrow, too tired to do it now. Thanks a lot for your help, I'll let you know how it goes. Looking forward to seeing your results. I'm surprised at the soldering comment, but no judgement. Dave
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Jun 12, 2017 5:51:09 GMT -5
Well, Dave do I not need to solder it if I am using the shrink tubing? I'm not that knowledgeable when it comes to this stuff, that's why I was asking for help. I would just as soon skip the soldering if it's not necessary.
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Post by spiritstone on Jun 12, 2017 6:12:28 GMT -5
Well, Dave do I not need to solder it if I am using the shrink tubing? I'm not that knowledgeable when it comes to this stuff, that's why I was asking for help. I would just as soon skip the soldering if it's not necessary. No, you dont have to solder as long as you use the connector. Just press it tight with pliers so the wires dont pull out of it.
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Jun 12, 2017 10:39:44 GMT -5
Well I got it all together & it runs. But..........................I can't get the darn cover back on because something appears to be in the way. Might be that the wire is just a tad short. I can't tell because I can't see inside. Bleh Had to quit for a bit because I was getting frustrated. Will try again later....................................................................
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