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*{{check}}Wire Strippers (6 AWG – 12 AWG) - [https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MKH0YC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&th=1]
*{{check}}Wire Strippers (6 AWG – 12 AWG) - [https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MKH0YC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&th=1]
*{{check}}Cable Knife (4 AWG – 4/0) - [https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BMUDIGA/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1]. How to use - [https://www.google.com/search?sxsrf=ALeKk026QG9BbsZl0rNsBS9KmerMgczY_w%3A1602863734253&source=hp&ei=dsKJX6q8DJDYsAXHkpG4Cw&q=how+to+use+jokari&btnK=Google+Search&oq=how+to+configure+nvidia+geforce+gtx+1650+super+on+linux+mint&gs_lcp=CgZwc3ktYWIQAzIFCCEQoAEyBQghEKsCMgUIIRCrAjoOCAAQ6gIQtAIQmgEQ5QI6DgguELEDEMcBEKMCEJMCOggILhDHARCvAToLCC4QsQMQxwEQowI6CAgAELEDEIMBOggILhCxAxCDAToFCAAQsQM6AggAOgQIABAKOgYIABAWEB46CAghEBYQHRAeOgcIIRAKEKABUMsQWOmzAWD8tAFoBnAAeACAAeQGiAGhS5IBDTExLjQ3LjMuMi42LTGYAQCgAQGqAQdnd3Mtd2l6sAEG&sclient=psy-ab&ved=0ahUKEwiqz4DcvLnsAhUQLKwKHUdJBLcQ4dUDCAk&uact=5#btnK=Google%20Search&kpvalbx=_uwKaZJGsLoqwqtsP3KeKKA_30]
*{{check}}Cable Knife (4 AWG – 4/0) - [https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BMUDIGA/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1]. How to use - [https://www.google.com/search?sxsrf=ALeKk026QG9BbsZl0rNsBS9KmerMgczY_w%3A1602863734253&source=hp&ei=dsKJX6q8DJDYsAXHkpG4Cw&q=how+to+use+jokari&btnK=Google+Search&oq=how+to+configure+nvidia+geforce+gtx+1650+super+on+linux+mint&gs_lcp=CgZwc3ktYWIQAzIFCCEQoAEyBQghEKsCMgUIIRCrAjoOCAAQ6gIQtAIQmgEQ5QI6DgguELEDEMcBEKMCEJMCOggILhDHARCvAToLCC4QsQMQxwEQowI6CAgAELEDEIMBOggILhCxAxCDAToFCAAQsQM6AggAOgQIABAKOgYIABAWEB46CAghEBYQHRAeOgcIIRAKEKABUMsQWOmzAWD8tAFoBnAAeACAAeQGiAGhS5IBDTExLjQ3LjMuMi42LTGYAQCgAQGqAQdnd3Mtd2l6sAEG&sclient=psy-ab&ved=0ahUKEwiqz4DcvLnsAhUQLKwKHUdJBLcQ4dUDCAk&uact=5#btnK=Google%20Search&kpvalbx=_uwKaZJGsLoqwqtsP3KeKKA_30]
*{{check}}Knipex also has good reviews - [https://www.amazon.com/Knipex-1262180-Adjusting-Insulation-Strippers/dp/B003B8WB5U#customerReviews]. Check out how it's used [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDTBPpNO0dc].
*{{check}}Knipex 12-62-180 for NM-B - [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000PAR60C/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1]. Check out how it's used [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDTBPpNO0dc].

Revision as of 21:07, 14 September 2023

Typical Wiring

  • 6-750 MCM - [1]
  • Irwin - this seems to be a winner [2] via YouTube video [3]. Cross.pngMJ Note - tool sucks. Lots of times it fails to strip 10 ga, not a production tool. 14 ga is perfect, 12 ga pretty good.
  • 3 types of strippers - small is Irwin tool, next is a 6-12 ga, next is 4-4/0 (likely larger as well). Irwin tool strips the exterior Romex sheath - and the interior as well - important. Also check out the wire size-to-tool chart at [4].

and

Strippers.jpg

  • Slit and peel with razor - quite effective - but razor is dangerous. Advantage - gets you to peel a long distance quickly:

For Recycling

Buy

  • Check.pngIrwin Adjustable Wire Strippers (22 AWG – 10 AWG) - [6]. Lowes - you can return for life. Or Amazon - [7].
  • Check.pngWire Strippers (6 AWG – 12 AWG) - [8]
  • Check.pngCable Knife (4 AWG – 4/0) - [9]. How to use - [10]
  • Check.pngKnipex 12-62-180 for NM-B - [11]. Check out how it's used [12].