connecting stranded wire to receptacles/commercial use

[charlie]

Re: connecting stranded wire to receptacles/commercial use

If you are talking about what is required to get a piece of equipment listed, then I agree. However, if you are talking about a device, such as a 15 ampere, 125 volt receptacle, then I stand by my argument. The standard applies to the manufacturer even if the manufacturer is the electrician.

 

[hardworkingstiff]

Re: connecting stranded wire to receptacles/commercial use

It just makes good sense to terminate stranded wire on a device with wire terminals (unless the device is specifically made to accept a stranded wire). This should be SOP for any good electrician.

 

[Rockyd]

Re: connecting stranded wire to receptacles/commercial use

In the Electrician's Bible, years ago, the recommended way to place stranded wire under a binding screw is as follows. </font>

• <font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Strip wire to allow spinning the wire strands reverse to there natural lay.</font>
• <font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Twist wire in reverse of the lay.</font>
• <font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Use needle nose to make a 270 degree clock wise loop in the wire.</font>
• <font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Stick wire under screw and tighten.</font>
• <font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">The wire strands should pull in to make a neat and journeyman like job.</font>

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This was last read back in apprenticeship days (84-88), but still works if you don't have a sta-kon available.