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  • #31
    Originally posted by ncitro View Post

    Well that would certainly do it. Looks like from the photos you spliced it back together? Working properly now?
    Haven’t done so yet - any thoughts on the best method for a good splice?

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    • #32
      Originally posted by HappyCampers29RS View Post

      Haven’t done so yet - any thoughts on the best method for a good splice?
      I’d probably use a big piece of heat shrink tubing over the whole thing and individual heat shrink butt slices on each individual wire.
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      • #33
        HappyCampers29RS ,
        I agree with ncitro -- use weatherproof butt splices and then cover with heat shrink tubing that has a glue lining (meant for environmental conditions).

        If none of that makes any sense, don't have the tools, or no experience with these items please consider having someone do the permanent repair for you. If not done right you'll be right back where you started (or worse) somewhere down the road.
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        • #34
          Originally posted by HappyCampers29RS View Post
          So, we were outside talking and decided to take a look under the slide, just to see what we could see. THIS is what we could see!
          The photo with the spring reminded me of another person that had cut SO cord.
          Their's appeared to get pinched by the slide's actuator when closed.

          Perhaps some spiral wrap on the SO cord could help protect it.
          3/8 Inches (10 mm) Black Polyethylene Spiral Wire Wrap https://www.amazon.com/Inches-Polyet.../dp/B07BKB4HHZ

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          • #35
            I'd be leery of making a "splice" connection on an AC power cord. Most splice connectors are designed for low current DC such as in automotive use. If you look on-line for "Butt Connectors", you'll see that the vast majority of them specify for automotive or marine use (DC Circuits).

            If at all possible, I'd replace the entire cord and then protect it from future cuts and abrasion.

            Jim

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            • #36
              Originally posted by TucsonJim View Post
              I'd be leery of making a "splice" connection on an AC power cord. Most splice connectors are designed for low current DC such as in automotive use. If you look on-line for "Butt Connectors", you'll see that the vast majority of them specify for automotive or marine use (DC Circuits).

              If at all possible, I'd replace the entire cord and then protect it from future cuts and abrasion.

              Jim
              The copper wire is “stranded” and not one piece and “stiff” like you see in home wiring. We actually were thinking that butt splices would work in that case? 🤔

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              • #37
                Originally posted by gbkims View Post

                The photo with the spring reminded me of another person that had cut SO cord.
                Their's appeared to get pinched by the slide's actuator when closed.

                Perhaps some spiral wrap on the SO cord could help protect it.
                3/8 Inches (10 mm) Black Polyethylene Spiral Wire Wrap https://www.amazon.com/Inches-Polyet.../dp/B07BKB4HHZ

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                Thank you for that suggestion! I wil show to my husband!

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                • #38
                  Originally posted by howson View Post
                  HappyCampers29RS ,
                  I agree with ncitro -- use weatherproof butt splices and then cover with heat shrink tubing that has a glue lining (meant for environmental conditions).

                  If none of that makes any sense, don't have the tools, or no experience with these items please consider having someone do the permanent repair for you. If not done right you'll be right back where you started (or worse) somewhere down the road.
                  This is exactly what my husband came up with for the repair, and I will tell him about the heat shrink tubing as a possibility for the cover - thanks!

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                  • #39
                    Originally posted by TucsonJim View Post
                    I'd be leery of making a "splice" connection on an AC power cord. Most splice connectors are designed for low current DC such as in automotive use. If you look on-line for "Butt Connectors", you'll see that the vast majority of them specify for automotive or marine use (DC Circuits).

                    If at all possible, I'd replace the entire cord and then protect it from future cuts and abrasion.

                    Jim
                    Looking at Amazon I do see the reference to automotive. It could just be that I’ve airways bought mine at an electrical supply house but the ones I’ve always used are UL listed and rated to 600V. Certainly something to watch.
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                    • #40
                      Originally posted by HappyCampers29RS View Post

                      The copper wire is “stranded” and not one piece and “stiff” like you see in home wiring. We actually were thinking that butt splices would work in that case? 🤔
                      Yeah, if it was solid wire, butt connectors would definetely be a non-option. They have a tendency to come loose on solid wire. The problem as I see it is the current rating that the butt connectors are rated for. If you're going to go that route, then the connectors need to be rated for 15 amps at 120 volts. I did find these connectors on-line that are rated for up to 600V. You'd need the yellow ones for your wiring assuming it is 12 AWG.

                      https://www.wiringproducts.com/heat-shrink-butt-splices

                      RV's are supposed to meet the National Electrical Code. The NEC specifies that all connections and splices should be inside of a junction box. Of course, you don't have that option available here. But it may be your only option if you can't get to the wire for replacement.

                      Jim
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                      • #41
                        Originally posted by ncitro View Post

                        Looking at Amazon I do see the reference to automotive. It could just be that I’ve airways bought mine at an electrical supply house but the ones I’ve always used are UL listed and rated to 600V. Certainly something to watch.
                        Yep, I just inserted a link in my last reply for 600 V heat shrink butt connectors.

                        Jim
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                        • #42
                          UPDATE! All fixed and working properly! Thank you so much everyone for the tips, links, and overall support! 🙏

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                          • #43
                            Originally posted by HappyCampers29RS View Post
                            UPDATE! All fixed and working properly! Thank you so much everyone for the tips, links, and overall support! 🙏
                            Great news! Congrats!!
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