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Is it appropriate to attach wire to a terminal screw by using a stripped section that fits over the screw?

Asked by Noémie Addy
2 months ago
Last Updated: October 11, 2024

Do you think it’s okay to secure the wire to the terminal screw by wrapping a stripped section of wire around it?

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Milodar Nezovibatko

You might want to check out some YouTube videos if you’re wondering about that.

Blake Miller

It’s all good, Dustin! Just wrap the hook around the screw to tighten it, but remember you have 4 wires and only 2 terminals, so you’ll need to pigtail the wires.

Blake Miller

This should be a switched receptacle. If you want it to remain switched, connect the red wires together with a pigtail to one screw, and do the same for the black wires. Remember to break the tab between the two screws.

Becky Howell

Hey, what do you think this page is for, ?

Bror Risberg

The best way to connect a stripped wire is by crimping it tightly with a tool first to prevent them from slipping out, make sure to apply pressure evenly across the entire surface.

Diego Calvillo

I obtained my electrical license from watching YouTube videos.

Gül Dağlaroğlu

Switching half of the plug? Best to connect everything to one wire and then plug it in.

Ieremiy Narizhniy

Probably part of a multi wire circuit. The red wire might serve as a second 120v hot wire. You might find receptacles down the line wired with red instead of black.

Joseph Cox

You can just pigtail those wires.

Eloísa Farias

That’s actually how the electrician wired my house back in the year 2000 – just note that the wire bend was tight under the screw. (Just focusing on the blue arrows)

Raymond Rousseau

Sure, that’s okay.

Gerónimo Haro

There should definitely be a loop under the screw to guide the wire in properly as it is tightened – just like shown in the picture.

If you have a voltage detector, connect the exposed wires with a wire nut, ensuring they do not touch each other. Then, turn on the power and use the detector to identify any hot wires.

Gerónimo Haro

Oh, I’m not completely certain about what’s accurate to code, but I think capping the red wires and keeping them in the box would be a sensible choice

Ülkü Koçoğlu

It’s a pretty common occurrence, actually.

Vilma Haapala

That’s okay

Carlota Maestas

Yes, as long as it’s consistent around the screw and secure

Rayan Henry

Yes

Kristine Gruber

I’m curious about which screws the red wires were connected to 🤔

Siiri Wuollet

Definitely okay.

Raquel Vásquez

It feels like a lot of extra effort for something that could be easily clipped or pigtailed.

Melania Drljača

You should probably wrap some tape around the plug when it’s in the metal box.

Geruza Souza

Definitely no way

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