Having installed a hundred or so of these, I agree with you about using the knockouts and Romex connectors. I strongly disagree with you about using wire nuts instead of Wago connectors. Wago is a far superior way to connect solid and stranded wire together.
This is a great comment. I've used real WAGO connectors a few times and have no real objection to them. Like I say in this video the WAGOs have a reputation for being a dependable and good new-style connector. But it's the WAGO knockoffs like in this light fixture that I'm suspicious of. Wire nuts, properly used, have stood the test of time and never let me down. Thank you. 👍
I chucked one of those cable rippers in one of my boxes of misfit crap because I had no idea what it was lol. Sigh. Now I can place it in its proper home. Thanks!
Like your wiring method. I have installed the exact same fixture and like them. I agree the factory Romex connectors are junk. I would just stick to 14 gauge wire.
Super fucken useful. Even just the little things like strand vs. solid wire indicators, or use your finger as a gauge for where to strip from. These are very helpful to me because it is unlikely that I would have figured them out on my own without doing as many as you have. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Great job doing and teaching how to do. Question about stripping with the Ideal 45-120: what angle between the plane of the stripper and the wire? It looked like you started at about a 70 degree angle and finished at a perpendicular 90 degrees (maybe the angle was partly to show the tool details to the camera). What's the "ideal" angle? Thanks.
I think the camera angle was exaggerating my angle hold. And I was trying to show the numbers on the tool. The proper way to make the stripping cut is at perpendicular 90 degrees. That is what I was taught. 👍
These strippers also need maintenance. See my comment above. 90 degrees is optimal. This line of Ideal-brand strippers really are the best for functionality and durability.
The old school techniques prove superior again. Great demonstration and thanks for showing some of the problems with these modern shortcuts. Looks like your 45-120's could stand to be tightened. I noticed you're pulling diagonally to get it to strip -- a sure sign that the blades aren't shearing.
You are right. The strippers are not working as well as they should. I have to admit that I never knew they could be tightened. I just took a close look and was able to tighten them up. I think I’ll take them completely apart tomorrow and touch up the cutting blade. Thanks for the comment.
I have the old style Klein blue strippers and they still work like new. I got some newer ones made like those Ideals and they are always giving my issues. Maybe something about the way they are put together at the pivot? Don't know. I just throw them down and go get others. I have been happy with the Milwaukee, although they are bigger, they have the useful "pliers" at the end. Just heavy and thick compared to the last 30 years of Kleins. LOL.
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Having installed a hundred or so of these, I agree with you about using the knockouts and Romex connectors. I strongly disagree with you about using wire nuts instead of Wago connectors. Wago is a far superior way to connect solid and stranded wire together.
This is a great comment. I've used real WAGO connectors a few times and have no real objection to them. Like I say in this video the WAGOs have a reputation for being a dependable and good new-style connector. But it's the WAGO knockoffs like in this light fixture that I'm suspicious of. Wire nuts, properly used, have stood the test of time and never let me down. Thank you. 👍
I chucked one of those cable rippers in one of my boxes of misfit crap because I had no idea what it was lol. Sigh. Now I can place it in its proper home. Thanks!
Here I thought I was a competent electrical DIYer... learned a lot in this video. Thanks!
Thanks Herrick. I'll have to try this technique next time.
Love it Sir!
i like the screwdrivers that have a cup in the back that lets you twist the wire nuts
Hmmm. I think I need one of those. 👍
Nice video. A brave man strips wire on his wife's dining room table. I am fortunate to be allowed to eat at the table.
My wife was not home when I filmed this. 😂
Well to be fair his wife’s DR table was made of cardboard 🤷♂️
@@michaelsmithers4900 Ahem, it is COVERED with cardboard!!!
Like your wiring method. I have installed the exact same fixture and like them. I agree the factory Romex connectors are junk. I would just stick to 14 gauge wire.
Genius!!!
Super fucken useful. Even just the little things like strand vs. solid wire indicators, or use your finger as a gauge for where to strip from. These are very helpful to me because it is unlikely that I would have figured them out on my own without doing as many as you have. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Putting the stranded wire in the strippers at 90 degrees works better. On an angle you may grab a few strands.
Agreed. 👍
Great job doing and teaching how to do. Question about stripping with the Ideal 45-120: what angle between the plane of the stripper and the wire? It looked like you started at about a 70 degree angle and finished at a perpendicular 90 degrees (maybe the angle was partly to show the tool details to the camera). What's the "ideal" angle? Thanks.
I think the camera angle was exaggerating my angle hold. And I was trying to show the numbers on the tool. The proper way to make the stripping cut is at perpendicular 90 degrees. That is what I was taught. 👍
Ideally at 90 degrees. See comment above. Any lesser angle effectively makes the hole smaller and that leads to cut wires.
These strippers also need maintenance. See my comment above. 90 degrees is optimal. This line of Ideal-brand strippers really are the best for functionality and durability.
@@herrickkimball Thank you; that's what I thought but I wanted to double check.
The old school techniques prove superior again. Great demonstration and thanks for showing some of the problems with these modern shortcuts. Looks like your 45-120's could stand to be tightened. I noticed you're pulling diagonally to get it to strip -- a sure sign that the blades aren't shearing.
You are right. The strippers are not working as well as they should. I have to admit that I never knew they could be tightened. I just took a close look and was able to tighten them up. I think I’ll take them completely apart tomorrow and touch up the cutting blade. Thanks for the comment.
I have the old style Klein blue strippers and they still work like new. I got some newer ones made like those Ideals and they are always giving my issues. Maybe something about the way they are put together at the pivot? Don't know. I just throw them down and go get others. I have been happy with the Milwaukee, although they are bigger, they have the useful "pliers" at the end. Just heavy and thick compared to the last 30 years of Kleins. LOL.