limit switches, fan, and Zplate wires into control box

[Randy Bogardus]

Pretty basic question about working with these small gauge wires: how do you cleanly strip the insulation from them since the wires are a smaller gauge than electrical strippers will handle. And also, should there be something crimped onto the ends of these wires for clean contact with the terminal blocks?
Thanks All,

Randy

[Rick W]

A bic lighter????

Rik

[Randy Bogardus]

Well, I heard that and was skeptical. Must be real if I heard it hear also.;)

[richards]

RadioShack has some adjustable wire strippers, Model: 6400223 (RadioShack brand) and Model: 84-213 (Stanley brand) that can be adjusted for light gauge wire. I've used the Stanley 84-213 for years to strip 30-gauge wire-wrap wire. I have several of the 6400223 preset for different gauges, one of which is set to strip ribbon cable, which is 26-28 gauge.

[Randy Bogardus]

Thanks, Mike.

Randy