How to make a wirestipper: Start by removing the blade from the pencil sharpener. You can do this easily with a screwdriver found in your toolbox. Attach the blade on the clothespin. Make sure that the bolt is re-screwed on. To strip wires, spin the clothespin around the desired wire....
When you're using a twist-on connector to splice a stranded wire with a solid wire, it's a good idea to strip an extra 1/8 inch of insulation from the stranded wire, and to hold the wires together so the stranded wire extends 1/8 inch past the solid. This helps the wire connector...
Working with Wire How to strip, crimp, and work with wire. Polarity An introduction to polarity in electronic components. Discover what polarity is, which parts have it, and how to identify it. If you're all caught up on the above reading, let's dive right in!
3Slide the compression sleeveonto the bare wire ends, and then crimp the sleeve with a multipurpose tool or the end of a wire cutter that’s made for crimping rather than cutting. Remember that the bare metal sleeve and the bare wires will conduct electricity! At the very least, wrap thi...
Step 4: Connect the Neutral Wires Pair up the neutral wires and trim them to an appropriate (equal) length. You can refer to the wire stripper gage on the outlet to determine how far back to strip the wire insulation. Be careful because you don’t want to expose too much wire. ...
In some models, trims are connected to the can housing by recessed lighting spring clips which you need to reach from the inner part of the trim and pull out from its slot using your hand or pliers. Other trims that can work with LED recessed light options have two V-shape wires on op...
If necessary, strip the last 1/4 inch of insulation from the end of the wires. Shut off power to the box at theelectrical service paneland confirm that the circuit is off using a circuit tester. Remove the cover plate and unscrew the mounting screws. Without touching wires or terminals, ...
When you're ready to splice the wires, strip about five inches of casing off the ends. Then take off about half an inch of plastic coating, leaving the ends of the wires exposed. If your junction box isn't already set up with clamps, you may have to install some into the openings ...
This process can take many years, and in the case of some deciduous trees, requires the removal of all of the foliage from time to time. Wires can be left in place for a year or more and are carefully removed before they can score or harm the growing branches. Bonsai trees should alwa...
Pliers (optional, for tightening) How do I wire a DIY pendant light safely? Strip about three-quarters of an inch of insulation from the end of your electrical wire using wire strippers. Twist the exposed wires to avoid fraying. Form a hook with the exposed wires to easily wrap them aroun...