Reconnecting Stranded Wire
#1
10-30-14, 10:41 AM
Reconnecting Stranded Wire
I was wondering if it was considered "bad form" to reconnect larger (6AWG or bigger) stranded wire again to the compression connection it was removed from. Or should the wire be cut back so there are never compressed strands to compress for the connection?
I tried to research this, but didn't find anything about it.
Thanks.
I tried to research this, but didn't find anything about it.
Thanks.
#2
10-30-14, 12:07 PM
Group Moderator
I judge the wire every time - if it's in good shape, I may re-use the end. If it's beat up, I cut a new end.
#3
10-30-14, 01:00 PM
If it is in good shape, do you then try to put it back exactly as before, so it is retightened in the same place? Or do you try to rotate the wire somewhat so it crushes in a different place?
#4
10-30-14, 03:25 PM
Member
Take you channel locks and pinch the end half round again if it makes you feel better to re-squish it.
#5
10-30-14, 06:09 PM
Member
I was wondering if it was considered "bad form" to reconnect larger (6AWG or bigger) stranded wire again to the compression connection it was removed from.
Blackburn Compression Connectors
I think you probably meant mechanical connections.
https://www.google.com/search?q=mech...2&ved=0CEQQsAQ
