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Pro tip: don't cheap out on wire strippers for low voltage work
Bought a $15 pair that mangled the jacket on a 22/4 run, had to re-pull 200 feet of cable in a finished basement. What's your go-to brand for clean strips without nicking the conductors?
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sarah_patel256mo ago
Why not just use a sharp knife if you're on a tight budget?
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elizabethg856mo ago
My buddy Jake tried stripping a power cord with a kitchen knife last month. He ended up with six stitches and a trip to the urgent care. Makes you wonder if saving twenty bucks is worth it, right?
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patriciam516mo ago
Sharpen that knife to a razor edge and practice on scrap cable first. You need to roll the cable under the blade, not slice straight in. Mess up the angle and you'll cut straight through the insulation on the inner conductors. It's a skill that takes time to get right, and you'll still nick a few wires while learning. Honestly, that's why most people just buy a decent pair of strippers.
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