12 gauge and switches
#1
04-25-03, 08:23 AM
12 gauge and switches
i recently installed some new light switches and always have preferrred to make the connection through the screws on the side rather than backstabbing, however getting the 3/4 loop around the screw is a real challenge(but once it's there is bombproof) as it is a real close tolerance between the screw and the switch body with 12 gauge. i wonder if the switches are designed towards either using 14 gauge or backstabbing ? anyone else notice this or are there some tricks to looping the wire to the screw that i am missing? thanks john
#3
04-25-03, 05:26 PM
Hope this helps.
I bend the loops with the hole in my strippers, then put a "barb" in it by slightly twisting the hook. This gives your hook a nice catch point, and it should almost fall right under the screw. Im not sure if that makes sense, but i cant think of another way to put it.
BTW, I applaud anyone who takes the 3 seconds of extra time to use the sidewire screws instead of the stab-loks.
BTW, I applaud anyone who takes the 3 seconds of extra time to use the sidewire screws instead of the stab-loks.
