I am trying to replace a (dimmer) light switch like-for-like, but the wires coming out of the wall don't give me much to work with.
I would like to extend some of the wires so it's easier to change the switch. I know about the standard plastic connectors to extend a wire but there is not much space behind the switch so it might not fit.
I have read about inline crimps which look ideal for my requirements but I am concerned about the insulation around it. I have the red/black wires in the wall, and for a couple of the switch connectors they need to take in 2 wires together (it is a double dimmer). Would an inline crimp be suitable here and if so what sort of additional insulation would I need to add to the crimp?
As you can tell my electrical knowledge here is limited, enough to change like-for-like but I have no experience using inline crimps.
Cheers.
I would like to extend some of the wires so it's easier to change the switch. I know about the standard plastic connectors to extend a wire but there is not much space behind the switch so it might not fit.
I have read about inline crimps which look ideal for my requirements but I am concerned about the insulation around it. I have the red/black wires in the wall, and for a couple of the switch connectors they need to take in 2 wires together (it is a double dimmer). Would an inline crimp be suitable here and if so what sort of additional insulation would I need to add to the crimp?
As you can tell my electrical knowledge here is limited, enough to change like-for-like but I have no experience using inline crimps.
Cheers.