Wire Nuts

[rustyryan34]

"Burndy" is a slang term for a split bolt connector, and also the inventor and manufacturer of the split bolt connector and many others.

Awesome, thank you i did not know that.

 

[ultramegabob]

"Burndy" is a slang term for a split bolt connector, and also the inventor and manufacturer of the split bolt connector and many others.

Then who was "Kerney"?

 

[K8MHZ]

Then who was "Kerney"?

Kearney

Kearney engineers developed connectors, hardware and tools that made overhead line construction and maintenance easier, safer and more dependable. Family held and formed by James R. Kearney in 1926, it became a part of Cooper Power Systems in 1997.

From: http://www.cooperpower.com/aboutus/history.asp

Now you know.

 

[ohm]

I saw a red wirenut melt on a water heater in a manufactured home. The #10 wires were not twisted and the current path was thru the stainless steel spiral. The wire eventually sprang out of the wirenut and shorted to the case, tripping the breaker.

I charged $100 for the fix and the factory quickly reimbursed to owner.

Similar bad connection a week later by the same manufacturer. Seems like the help needs to be retrained.

I'll bet wirenut twist / no twist has never been discussed here.:wink:

 

[480sparky]

....I'll bet wirenut twist / no twist has never been discussed here.:wink:

Maybe.
Maybe not.

 

[electricalperson]

i always twist my wires. thats the way i was taught and thats the way i make my helpers do it. i think it makes a much more professional installation

every splice has to be perfect. no claw marks from the pliars

i strip about 2 inches of wire, depending on the size i twist with my fingers at first and finish with my pliars. then i cut it to size and throw the wire nut on and twist that a couple times with the pliars

 

[peter d]

every splice has to be perfect. no claw marks from the pliars

No claw marks? Gimme a break....they aren't going to do any harm.

 

[iwire]

If this becomes a 'twist or not twist' or a 'how a proper twist is made' thread it will be history. :grin:

 

[electricalperson]

No claw marks? Gimme a break....they aren't going to do any harm.

thats just the way i was taught and thats how i do things

 

[G0049]

If this becomes a 'twist or not twist' or a 'how a proper twist is made' thread it will be history. :grin:

Would you rather a "tape or no tape" thread? :grin:








I didn't think so.

 

[electricalperson]

Would you rather a "tape or no tape" thread? :grin:








I didn't think so.

i like to tape up devices when i put them in a metal box. anyone else do the same?

 

[peter d]

i like to tape up devices when i put them in a metal box. anyone else do the same?

I only use electrical tape in the place of a bandage. Otherwise I don't have any use for it.

 

[peter d]

If this becomes a 'twist or not twist' or a 'how a proper twist is made' thread it will be history. :grin:

Trying to insert a twisted connection into a Wago is a real bear, so my vote is for "no twisting."

 

[electricalperson]

I only use electrical tape in the place of a bandage. Otherwise I don't have any use for it.

one of my best bosses i ever had taught me that every good electrician always carries a roll of tape. tape is one of the first things i look for before i get out of my truck

 

[iwire]

one of my best bosses i ever had taught me that every good electrician always carries a roll of tape. tape is one of the first things i look for before i get out of my truck

I always assumed tape was for DIYs that could not make a decent splice or termination on a device. :grin: