Solar pumps require submersible PVC jacketed pump wire to ensure waterproof connections through operation. You’ll need to connect additional wire onto the 6 foot pigtail off the submersible pump by performing a splice. Gather the following materials…
- splice kit
- wire strippers
- heat gun or handheld lighter
How to Splice a Solar Pump Wire in 6 Steps
- Prepare the pump wire extension. Remove insulation from each wire, in a staggered fashion to ensure the heat shrink will fit over all three wires
- Place the largest piece of heat shrink tubing over the main cable. Next, place the smaller pieces of heat shrink tubing over each individual wire.
- Insert the stripped needs of your extension wire into the butt connectors n the wire pigtail from the pump. Firmly crimp each splice to tightly hold the wires in place.
- Keep track of which pump wires correspond to which extension wire by writing it down.
- Slide the small heat shrink tubing over the butt connectors and wire
- Use a heat gun or lighter to shrink the sleeve over the wires. The tubing contains adhesive and will make the joint waterproof, make sure to heat the tube enough that adhesive squeezes out a bit from the ends of the connection. That means you did it right!
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