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Wirenuts 101

WIRENUTS 101

I WAS LOOKING for something to show a friend how to twist a wirenut and this is a great presentation.

Basic Electrical Skills :: How to Install a Wire Nut

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Time for the old pre-twist/not pre-twist argument to rear its head....

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WIRENUTS 101

I WAS LOOKING for something to show a friend how to twist a wirenut and this is a great presentation.

Basic Electrical Skills :: How to Install a Wire Nut

i do not mean to start an argument! pre-twisting is the only way you can know what kind of joint you have under your wirenut!

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We go through this argument about once a year. It's like, which is your favorite child. Grab hold.

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I disagree. A properly installed wire but will look the same after splicing as a pre-twisted connection.

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Twisting the night away

I'm a pre-twister. I want to see the connection before I cap it. Not looking to activate any arguing.

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I'm a pre-twister. I want to see the connection before I cap it. Not looking to activate any arguing.

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I'm a pre-twister. I want to see the connection before I cap it. Not looking to activate any arguing.

I think we get the point.

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