Pettrix
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Trying to locate a good online source for well pump wiring. I need 8-gauge, 4 cable, double insulated/direct burial cable.
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Well Pump Wiring - Where to Buy?
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Pettrix
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Also, when splicing the wiring ABOVE ground, are butt connectors and heat shrink tubing OK to use on 230V lines?
I am familiar with 12V DC on vehicles where butt connectors are used but is that OK on AC high-voltage?
I am familiar with 12V DC on vehicles where butt connectors are used but is that OK on AC high-voltage?
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Mendonsy
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WesBell Wire & Cable is a good supplier with reasonable prices. They should have what you need.
You can use adhesive heat shrink to make waterproof splices.
You can use adhesive heat shrink to make waterproof splices.
Valveman
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THHN THWN is all in one round black cover and can be found at HD. And yes butt splice and heat shrinks are fine.
TemporaryKubotaOwnerMark
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Do not use butt connectors on high voltage. Use the proper wire nuts, and get the kind that has the sealant in them if they are going to be in a damp area.
Or just fill them with dielectric grease yourself - that's what's in the pre-filled ones.
Or just fill them with dielectric grease yourself - that's what's in the pre-filled ones.
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Pettrix
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So the submersible 4 wire like the below can be used once at ground level to go from the well area to the house/garage location?
This electrical wire will be buried 24" underground and pulled with the 1.25" water line to the house/garage.
http://www.tuhorse.us/pump-wires/8-3-w-ground-flat-hd-copper-submersible-pump-wire-ul-listed-priced-per-foot/
This electrical wire will be buried 24" underground and pulled with the 1.25" water line to the house/garage.
http://www.tuhorse.us/pump-wires/8-3-w-ground-flat-hd-copper-submersible-pump-wire-ul-listed-priced-per-foot/
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Pettrix
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So butt connectors cannot be used on a well pump wire line? The butt connectors are rated to 600v (per package data)
Mendonsy
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The submersible wire is not rated for direct burial. It would probably work OK if you protected it in PVC conduit, but check your local codes.
A waterproof junction box located above ground at the well would probably be a better solution than a buried splice.
A waterproof junction box located above ground at the well would probably be a better solution than a buried splice.
dadster4
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If you have a professional quality crimping tool, butt connectors would be OK, but filled wire nuts are the way to go for an excellent mechanical and electrical connection without the expense of the crimper.
