I use the Stanley version of that kind of wire stripper, used it all over an industrial site I worked for a year, plus every little project I've done since. Only wire it's not good for is really fine stuff, and the super thick stuff, where I'd use a knife instead. I'd check and make sure you've got the tension screw cranked up, the little one on one of the lower jaw blocks.

We use the wet area rated ABS boxes for the quad and wet service face plates, and terminate with marine water resistant grade plugs. Where we operate the metal boxes are not allowed by code .

@DJ-Coma

4 күн бұрын

What specific make/model box do you recommend? Thanks

I usually just use the Milwaukee plier wire strippers. Never had good luck with the fancy spring loaded strippers.

I always wrap my reciprocals with e tape after making connections and ground the box. There should be a threaded hole in one of the corners for the green screw. Grounding the metal box, I believe that is code but don't get me lying. You can buy the ground screws with a wire pig tail already attached to save time.

@arichindustries

Жыл бұрын

Tape is a great idea! If you look closely at these outlets, the ground terminal makes a connection with the metal part of the mounting bracket of the outlet which grounds the box.

Doesn’t look like you connected the ground to the box.

@arichindustries

Жыл бұрын

Ground is connected to the box 👍

cable has a horrible twist from being wrapped improperly.

@arichindustries

11 ай бұрын

I’m not sure how it was stored before I got it. I believe it was used for a generator.