Tips on getting pre-stripped romex through cable clamp on Arlington One Box?
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02-11-19, 10:47 AM
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Tips on getting pre-stripped romex through cable clamp on Arlington One Box?
Hey everyone,
When using an Arlington One Box on old work, are there any tricks to easily getting the pre-stripped wires pulled through the circular plastic clamp that pops into the knockout? I always have a heck of a time getting it through so the wire sheathing doesn't catch/snag on the opening where you push it through. Come to think of it, I always have this problem no matter the old-work box, so any tips are appreciated!
Does it help to tape the end of the sheathing down so it's smoother to pull through?
When using an Arlington One Box on old work, are there any tricks to easily getting the pre-stripped wires pulled through the circular plastic clamp that pops into the knockout? I always have a heck of a time getting it through so the wire sheathing doesn't catch/snag on the opening where you push it through. Come to think of it, I always have this problem no matter the old-work box, so any tips are appreciated!
Does it help to tape the end of the sheathing down so it's smoother to pull through?
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02-11-19, 11:56 AM
Ya, I learned along time ago to wait until the cable is in the box before I stripped the wires. If the wires are already stripped you'll have to fight it or tape it up.
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02-11-19, 12:42 PM
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Yeah, when it's new wire, I don't strip the wires in advance. My question is regarding old work, or existing wires that have been stripped and were previously used in another electrical box that I'm replacing.
