How to Connect Electrical Wire

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Carefully remove insulation.. Use only connectors rated for the type wire.. Use correct terminal temperature ratings.

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1

Carefully remove insulation.

Step 1

Carefully remove insulation.

2

Use only connectors rated for the type wire.

Step 2

Use only connectors rated for the type wire.

3

Use correct terminal temperature ratings.

Step 3

Use correct terminal temperature ratings.

4

Use terminals rated for the size of the wire(s).

Step 4

Use terminals rated for the size of the wire(s).

5

Torque all screws, terminals and lugs to specified rating.

Step 5

Torque all screws, terminals and lugs to specified rating.

6

Use an oxide inhibitor on aluminum wires and cables.

Step 6

Use an oxide inhibitor on aluminum wires and cables.

7

Trim any excess exposed wires as needed.

Step 7

Trim any excess exposed wires as needed.

8

Replace insulation as needed.

Step 8

Replace insulation as needed.

9

Mark the conductors.

Step 9

Mark the conductors.

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