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Strip the Wires

Stripping insulation from conductors.

Stripping insulation from conductors.

Timothy Thiele
Knowing exactly how much insulation to strip off of a conductor is crucial to properly fitting the wire on devices and making a good connection. Using wire strippers, strip off about 3/4" of insulation off of the black, red and white wires. This will allow enough wire to make the proper connection without having excess hanging out and shorting out against the box.

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