The most critical aspects of a high-quality wire splice are maintaining excellent electrical conductance along the wires and preserving electrical insulation between the wires. To obtain this quality, Apogee recommends our cable splice kit. This kit includes solder sleeves to make two splices of our three-conductor cable (including the drain wire). The kit also includes polyolefin heat shrink tubing with internal adhesive to waterproof the exterior.  Our testing indicates that cable splice joints made with this heat shrink tubing are nearly as waterproof as the original cable.

To determine the maximum length of cable you can add without affecting performance, please see your particular instrument's user manual.

These splices are mechanically rugged, but splices are typically less strong than the original cable.  Jerking a wire that is securely fastened at both ends is more likely to cause separation at the splice than the original cable. (Please note: Solder sleeves contain lead and are therefore not RoHS compliant)