Wire Nut Reamer/Cleaner
#1
07-06-13, 12:54 PM
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Wire Nut Reamer/Cleaner
No, that's not a misprint, I'm actually asking about such a thing... it apparently doesn't exist.
Why not??? With all of the useless crappy doodads and whatchamacallits these days, you think someone would have hit on the idea, or am I just that insane?
New nuts, I don't really care, but is it not common to have nuts on old work break off? Yes, I do save them.....
Why not??? With all of the useless crappy doodads and whatchamacallits these days, you think someone would have hit on the idea, or am I just that insane?
New nuts, I don't really care, but is it not common to have nuts on old work break off? Yes, I do save them.....
#2
07-06-13, 01:03 PM
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It's real common for wires to break off in old wirenuts. Never found a way to remove them though.
#4
07-07-13, 05:36 AM
I used to use extra-pointy needle-nosed pliers to get old wires out of them. But then I realized that my time is worth more than the few-cent wire nut. Also, I'm part of the disposal generation. I like everything I work on to be clean and new. It's occasionally a character flaw 
#5
07-07-13, 06:12 AM
Member
Many times re-using a wire nut doesn't result in a tight connection. They loosen for whatever reason, and I wouldn't trust them with a current-carrying circuit that's close to the wire rating. The few cents you save could cause thousands of dollars damage due to fire.
#6
07-07-13, 07:38 AM
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It's cheaper for me to run to Fromm and get a new box for $10 than to spend ~$80 and my time removing wires.
#9
07-08-13, 07:16 AM
Ideal 71s and 74s
That's about exactly how old they are, too.
That's about exactly how old they are, too.
