Sam G Yes, you are correct. Thank you for noticing. I'm not as particular on the neutral wire as I am on the wire holding the current. I will tighten up my measuring skills in the future. Thank you for the comment. Have a great day! #wirestripping #wirestripper
@@petertaylor928 Yes, the neutral has current flowing through it with a load connected, but if you touch it to ground, it will not short out. There are zero volts on the neutral because the voltage drops away once it crosses the load..
I have seen a LOT of "certified" electricians that leave the actual hot wire exposed. So, I'm not worried about the neutral at all. Passed inspection with flying colors, not to mention that the inspector complimented my work for neatness, and precision with all aspects of the installation. So, yes, the nuetral could have had a little more insulation left on it, I agree. But I am still proud of my work and I stand by it. This was over 5 years ago in a custom salon with heavy use... And no fire or problems.
I love those push connectors but I try not to strip more than about an half inch of expose copper just to make sure there's no exposed copper on top to cause Short Circuit
Looks like you stripped more than 1/2” of bare copper. You should never have bare wire exposed outside of the connector. A stripped length of 1/2” is the most important step.
I have inserted 4 white and 4 blacks securely into their two connectors. The fourth ground wire will not go into the last opening in its opening in the connector. Is this connector defective. If so can I crack open that connector as I would rather not cut the line shorter.
The package says that you can use solid or stranded wire, but it is a LIE!! Stranded wire will NOT go into these unless it is REALLY stiff. Even then you be hard pressed to get it all the way in without bending....
Stephen Casto I noticed Halo solders the stranded wires, that makes them stiff to insert. Where video ends he added short wire from connector to ground on switch, hopefully.
Stephen Casto I recommend soldering the stranded wires to make them stiff. Or firmly twisting the strands with a pair of pliers to make them more stiff before inserting the wire. #idealconnectors #electrical
Never heared about wire ferrules, guys? You should use them on fine stranded wires as twisting makes copper work harden and then it could break! Soldering is fine as long as it is done right - as little as possible -because too much will loosen the connection over time!
Personally, I prefer to read the package and understand that they are rated for far more than my 15 and 20 amp circuits. That way I don’t make stupid comments on the internet about things I clearly don’t understand.
They work fine in 15-20 amp circuits, which are rarely running a full 15-20 amps BTW. I really like them in situations where there’s little or no slack behind the box and the wires have been cut short inside. Also, they take up less room in the box than a nut when you’re tying three or four conductors together.
If you can see uninsulated copper at the base of the connector, the wires were stripped too long.
I've used these and they work great. Just remember to tug the wire after inserting it. That locks it in.
Looks like you skinned a little too much insulation off the neutral leads. You shouldn't see bare wire sticking out the rear of the connector.
Sam G Yes, you are correct. Thank you for noticing. I'm not as particular on the neutral wire as I am on the wire holding the current. I will tighten up my measuring skills in the future. Thank you for the comment. Have a great day! #wirestripping #wirestripper
! How to DIY with Sammy Bones yep says 3/8", which happens to be the length of the nose of my klein tool pliers
The neutral also has current flowing when a load is present. So please be careful not to cause a short, or fire.
@@petertaylor928 Yes, the neutral has current flowing through it with a load connected, but if you touch it to ground, it will not short out. There are zero volts on the neutral because the voltage drops away once it crosses the load..
I have seen a LOT of "certified" electricians that leave the actual hot wire exposed. So, I'm not worried about the neutral at all. Passed inspection with flying colors, not to mention that the inspector complimented my work for neatness, and precision with all aspects of the installation. So, yes, the nuetral could have had a little more insulation left on it, I agree. But I am still proud of my work and I stand by it. This was over 5 years ago in a custom salon with heavy use... And no fire or problems.
I love those push connectors but I try not to strip more than about an half inch of expose copper just to make sure there's no exposed copper on top to cause Short Circuit
The instructions clearly state to strip to 1/2”
Thank you, make sure the cooper cannot be seen after inserted on back side.
These little doo-dads are great! I just used these and feel more confident using these than traditional wire nuts.
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Looks like you stripped more than 1/2” of bare copper. You should never have bare wire exposed outside of the connector. A stripped length of 1/2” is the most important step.
How easy do they come out
That's a lot of bare copper sticking out
Exactly
Thanks, the first 45 seconds told me what I needed.
Thanks for the strategies you have shared here.
can I put a hot in and a feeder to a socket and then a hot going out all in a 3 port connector?
Awesome, going to buy some, thanks
I have inserted 4 white and 4 blacks securely into their two connectors. The fourth ground wire will not go into the last opening in its opening in the connector. Is this connector defective. If so can I crack open that connector as I would rather not cut the line shorter.
thanks for this explanation. appreciate it.
Should be no bare wire showing.
Really clear presentation. Very informative. Thank you!
How do you remove them when making changes in the future?
+Paul Lourd twist and pull they come off
You take a tiny screwdriver and push down a tab which releases the wire.
Thanks for the comment
I cant find the tab.
A video from the manufacturer says to remove the connector just yank and twist.
I push the tab and remove. I don’t reuse them tho. I trust them but not for a second use
What’s the little notch for
Do you have to use all the holes? If I have a 3 hole connecter can put two wires in?
Yes, you can use two wires with a 3 hole connector.
Can i use stranded wire with this connector?
You can but it’s a pain
Really made it look difficult 😂
The package says that you can use solid or stranded wire, but it is a LIE!! Stranded wire will NOT go into these unless it is REALLY stiff. Even then you be hard pressed to get it all the way in without bending....
Stephen Casto I noticed Halo solders the stranded wires, that makes them stiff to insert.
Where video ends he added short wire from connector to ground on switch, hopefully.
Stephen Casto I recommend soldering the stranded wires to make them stiff. Or firmly twisting the strands with a pair of pliers to make them more stiff before inserting the wire. #idealconnectors #electrical
stranded yes but big strands, iirc says something like 9 strands...
I use a solid piece first and take it out and that will loosen up the entry just enough for the stranded wire to go in, works all the time, try it.
Never heared about wire ferrules, guys?
You should use them on fine stranded wires as twisting makes copper work harden and then it could break!
Soldering is fine as long as it is done right - as little as possible -because too much will loosen the connection over time!
If you strip a little too much wire after you insert in connectors , cover wire and insert part of connector with electrical tape .
Go to go !!!!
Personally, I believe they are fine in a low current situation (like under 2-3 amps), but I wouldn't use them in anything higher....
They're rated for 32 Amps.
Personally, I prefer to read the package and understand that they are rated for far more than my 15 and 20 amp circuits. That way I don’t make stupid comments on the internet about things I clearly don’t understand.
@@tray4666
Love it when guys spout off about what they "know" vs what the manufacturers, testing organisations, and electrical code all tell them.
What a foolish comment
They work fine in 15-20 amp circuits, which are rarely running a full 15-20 amps BTW. I really like them in situations where there’s little or no slack behind the box and the wires have been cut short inside. Also, they take up less room in the box than a nut when you’re tying three or four conductors together.