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Old 06-29-2022, 12:06 AM   #1
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2 pairs of unused wires under our kitchen sink

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We just purchased a 2022 Salem Cruise Lite 28VBXL. As I was prepping for our 1st outing today, I discovered 2 pairs of wires under the kitchen sink, near the water pump. Does anyone know what these would be for and if they are hot? (My meter is in my work truck, so I wasn't able to test them.) A picture is in the post to see if anyone recognizes these. Thanks!
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Old 06-29-2022, 12:29 AM   #2
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Looks like they go to the pump. Does the pump work?

I don't think they are unused I think those are Wago (type) connectors.
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/...xoCRhkQAvD_BwE
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Old 06-29-2022, 12:59 AM   #3
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Looks like they go to the pump. Does the pump work?

I don't think they are unused I think those are Wago (type) connectors.
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/...xoCRhkQAvD_BwE
Thanks for your quick reply and the link. The water pump does work and just has a black and red wire.
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Old 06-29-2022, 01:11 AM   #4
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Those are not loose wires, they are just a sloppy connection. Move them off to the side and don't worry about them.

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As Jim said, I don't see any 'unused' wires. All the wires in the pic are connected to other wires.

P.S. I love those Wago wire connectors.
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Old 06-29-2022, 06:32 PM   #6
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Thanks, now I get it. Those are used in place of crimped butt connections. I just tucked them away.
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Old 06-30-2022, 09:35 PM   #7
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As Jim said, I don't see any 'unused' wires. All the wires in the pic are connected to other wires.

P.S. I love those Wago wire connectors.
Everybody raves about the Wago connectors, but those same folks will tell you to never use the "stab in" connectors on the back of conventional electrical outlets and switches. What's the difference?
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Old 06-30-2022, 09:43 PM   #8
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Not uncommon to see things like this. Need to build these trailers on a schedule you know. Could be a wire harness ready to accept whatever pump is used, probably cheaper than a custom fit per trailer. Confusing to a novice though I'd agree. Same for auto makers, connections there if you chose an option or not for possible upgrades
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Everybody raves about the Wago connectors, but those same folks will tell you to never use the "stab in" connectors on the back of conventional electrical outlets and switches. What's the difference?

The ‘stab-in’ style you’re referring to (I use the Ideal brand) don’t work well at all with fine stranded wire, however Wago’s work with anything. The Ideal brand are great for solid wire and THHN wire.
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