Compared to soldering, solder seal connectors simplify the repair by eliminating steps. You don’t need to tin both wire ends, you don’t need to hold them still while soldering them together ...

Steel wire, screwdrivers, nails, and Alan wrenches are all potential tools for your emergency soldering. Just heat your wire or other steel tool over some open flame for 20-30 seconds and then ...

The most secure and durable way to splice two wires together is to solder them. Period. Use nothing but 60-40 rosin-core solder intended for electrical wiring. You'll also need some PVC shrink tube.

Now tape that wire to a lighter so the loop hangs over the edge where it can cook over the flame. Just heat up the wire for a few seconds and you should be able to melt solder with ease.

Every soldering station on an assembly line will have three things. A roll of brand new solder, flux (I like Kester 951, you can buy it in a pen), and a nice soldering iron. That’s all you need.

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I don't have a soldering iron, and I'd rather not buy one. I also know nothing about electronics (so forgive my ignorance), and would like to not set the house on fire.

If you were exceptionally lucky, then none of the 8 essential wires were cut. <BR><BR>I would suggest a good light and magnifying glass, soldering station with many sturdy grips, high gauge solder ...