Hid splicing

[1997k1500Calvin]

Ok I have an hid question, I am making off road lights out of h3 bulbs I think 6K style.. My question, from the bulb to the ballast, can I splice a longer wire from the ballast to the bulb so I can put my light further away from the ballast, such as ballast under the hood and light on roof or grill etc.. I think I need atleast 5 ft of cord spliced in (with a solder ofcource) my question is it safe with hid to cut then solder on a longer piece of wire?

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[1997k1500Calvin]

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[19trax95]

Hhmm. I'm not sure. It's pretty high voltage but I would think as long as everything is soldered good and the wire is the right size (I'd go up in size) it would be fine.

 

[1997k1500Calvin]

Hhmm. I'm not sure. It's pretty high voltage but I would think as long as everything is soldered good and the wire is the right size (I'd go up in size) it would be fine.

Should I melt river around the solder afterwards? Or black tape it?

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[19trax95]

Not sure what melt river is?

But I would definitely get some good heat shrink. The kind with the glue in it that melts to make a water tight seal.

 

[1997k1500Calvin]

Not sure what melt river is?

But I would definitely get some good heat shrink. The kind with the glue in it that melts to make a water tight seal.

Lol melt rubber like what's around wire.. The rubber sleeves..

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[19trax95]

Yeah that's the shrink tube (I think thats what you mean anyway)

When I make something that I know will be exposed to water and the elements, I shrink wrap it, then coat it in liquid electrical tape to be extra sure it's sealed.

 

[1997k1500Calvin]

Yeah that's the shrink tube (I think thats what you mean anyway)

When I make something that I know will be exposed to water and the elements, I shrink wrap it, then coat it in liquid electrical tape to be extra sure it's sealed.

Thanks I'll have to get some liquid tape.. I'm new to the soldering world.. This is my first attempt at making my own lights

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