purpose of video was to show difference in insulation type and thicknes used over the years for the same size conductor. When inspecting it is easy to think the thickness of the wire indicates the conductor size, not always the case. Older #12 awg looks a bigger than newer #12 awg
id mount a blister on top, clean everything up in the panel, then splice everythng up top(or burndy them) then chase nipple down into the panel with the right colors/size for each circuit
@windoes98se the older / thicker insulation is now replaced with newer thinner insulation with what is supposed to be better insulation qualities so they can use less of it.
the old copper wires were nickel plated because the old insulation used at that time was deteriorated by copper
My understanding is that nickel-copper got the nod because BARE nickel -- under lugs, etc. was superior to bare copper. So if the environment was nasty, nickel - plated copper would be spec'd.
Likewise tin plated copper is the NORM for high quality switchgear, that is, gear used in harsh environments or subject to intense loading.
Ordinary commercial/residential busses use aluminum. ( slightly alloyed)
The thick insulation dates from the sixties and before.
@GordonGFox You commented about a year ago about "heat shrink insulation". I just bought a 1925 house with a hodge-podge of misc. old wiring. I know I will encounter plenty of frayed old insulation as I go about replacing switches, outlets, and other basic DIY repairs and upgrades. Is that heat shrink stuff available at common home centers like Lowes or Home Depot?
purpose of video was to show difference in insulation type and thicknes used over the years for the same size conductor. When inspecting it is easy to think the thickness of the wire indicates the conductor size, not always the case. Older #12 awg looks a bigger than newer #12 awg
GordonGFox 10 months ago
What was the purpose of this video again?
locoken 10 months ago
id mount a blister on top, clean everything up in the panel, then splice everythng up top(or burndy them) then chase nipple down into the panel with the right colors/size for each circuit
cltpython 1 year ago
A little THICKER!! what a waste of time!!!!!
1locobeaner 1 year ago
is thicker insulation is better , why were the old cloth type wires covered in nickel plating?
windoes98se 1 year ago
@windoes98se the older / thicker insulation is now replaced with newer thinner insulation with what is supposed to be better insulation qualities so they can use less of it.
the old copper wires were nickel plated because the old insulation used at that time was deteriorated by copper
GordonGFox 1 year ago
@GordonGFox
My understanding is that nickel-copper got the nod because BARE nickel -- under lugs, etc. was superior to bare copper. So if the environment was nasty, nickel - plated copper would be spec'd.
Likewise tin plated copper is the NORM for high quality switchgear, that is, gear used in harsh environments or subject to intense loading.
Ordinary commercial/residential busses use aluminum. ( slightly alloyed)
The thick insulation dates from the sixties and before.
BTW, nickel too
staydput 1 year ago
i would have burned off the cloth and wrapped the wire with tape. the frayed parts just look like fire starters....
joekiddent 2 years ago
heat shrink insulation is a beautiful thing, slide it on, heat it up and looks professional, easier than using tape
GordonGFox 2 years ago 2
your right.... i use heat shrink on all my low voltage boat and auto wire jobs.... and i stay away from crimp junk too all solder and heat shrink..
joekiddent 2 years ago
@GordonGFox You commented about a year ago about "heat shrink insulation". I just bought a 1925 house with a hodge-podge of misc. old wiring. I know I will encounter plenty of frayed old insulation as I go about replacing switches, outlets, and other basic DIY repairs and upgrades. Is that heat shrink stuff available at common home centers like Lowes or Home Depot?
rmcdaniel423 3 months ago