How does a butt connector work?

"Butt connector" may sound funny but it's actually a great way to extend the length of a speaker wire. It works by inserting a wire into each end of the butt connector. After the speaker wires are inserted into the butt connector, it's simply a matter of using pliers to crimp the butt con Show more

How to crimp a butt connector?

Be careful about the positive and negative sides. Usually, connecting the copper-colored wire with the red one can do the trick. If you are using the butt connector for termination only, then crimp the other side of the butt connector without any wire in it. Step 4: Connect the metal part of the new wire to the butt connector.

What is a butt splice connector?

In the electrical industry, a butt splice connector is also referred to as a “barrel splice.” In order to connect end wires into a single, seamless, and efficient wiring solution, a butt splice connector is used. The electrical current can continue to flow through butt splicers due to their extremely high connectivity.

Are butt connectors safe?

The safety of the entire electrical construction depends on the secure connection of wires to wire terminals and/or to one another. Using butt connectors is one of the best ways to combine two weak, fragile wires into one strong, robust wire.