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Put me down in the alligator clip user category. Matter of fact, the linemen get a little provoked if I don't have them out and ready for them when they're there to cut the drop so they can install them for me. Number 6 in the photo below:

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mdshunk said:
Put me down in the alligator clip user category. Matter of fact, the linemen get a little provoked if I don't have them out and ready for them when they're there to cut the drop so they can install them for me. Number 6 in the photo below:

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What is #10 in the picture?
 
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Clips on the end of a 3/8" drive socket extension to bend bigger conductors more easily.
Does it work good?....It doesnt look like it however looks dont make a difference For ex a unibit looks like some torture devive and it is invaulable
 
mdshunk said:
Clips on the end of a 3/8" drive socket extension to bend bigger conductors more easily.

Looks like it was stolen from school...the thing to close the windows.
 
splinetto said:
Does it work good?....It doesnt look like it however looks dont make a difference For ex a unibit looks like some torture devive and it is invaulable
It works pretty good in tight spaces. Surprisingly, it workes better than the fancier and more expensive one from Rack-a-Tiers. I have this one too, and don't like it as much:

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Do you keep all of you tools on the truck? Sounds like you have alot of things that are needed however maybe only needs once a year...I would like to see how everything is organized in not only your truck but others who have alot of stuff. Do you have any pics ?
 
1800 watt inverter runs lights, fan, portaband and other goodies.

Marc,
I bought one of those wire strippers you have as #9. It doesnt seem to fit the cable that I bought it for. Did you have to adjust the one you use?
 
where do you get that stripper from (#9) i have purchased almost all of the other items in your service change kit and i dont know were to get that stripper BTW thanks for the Elkind tip - greatest hex wrenches ever - wish they were ball end sometimes though
 
jrannis said:
Marc,
I bought one of those wire strippers you have as #9. It doesnt seem to fit the cable that I bought it for. Did you have to adjust the one you use?
No adjustment needed. You need to buy each die for the insulation type and wire gauge, or it won't work. You also need to specify whether the conductor is compressed or compacted. Most are compact conductors now. I just bought the 4-way holder, then bought each die for what I needed it for.

Here's the link on the dies: http://www.ripley-tools.com/PDF/UtilityTool/sizing/4X4_PLUS_sizing.pdf
 
nolabama said:
where do you get that stripper from (#9) i have purchased almost all of the other items in your service change kit and i dont know were to get that stripper BTW thanks for the Elkind tip - greatest hex wrenches ever - wish they were ball end sometimes though
#3 in the picture below is another real handy item for turning up the nut on weatherproof SE cable connectors without leaving wrench marks. It's a Ridgid E-110:

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mdshunk said:
Put me down in the alligator clip user category. Matter of fact, the linemen get a little provoked if I don't have them out and ready for them when they're there to cut the drop so they can install them for me. Number 6 in the photo below:

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Marc - What's #9? And heck, as long as we're at it, the yellow thing (#7) - I assume it's maybe a GFCI?
 
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