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Romex Wire holds down an 18 Foot Ladder Secure on a Van #electrician #tips

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This video provides a practical tip for electricians and DIY enthusiasts on how to effectively repurpose scrap Romex (NM-B cable) as a strong, free, and readily available alternative to traditional rope for securing various items, such as ladders or large equipment, especially during transport in a van or on a roof rack. It demonstrates the surprising strength and durability of the wire, highlighting its utility beyond standard electrical applications.

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I'm going to show you guys a quick electrician tip whenever you're trying to strap something in your van such as a ladder or a big piece of equipment instead of using a rope all right you can just simply use RX I'm going to show you how tough RX wire is nobody doesn't know what RX is rx is NMB cable which is residential wiring look how tough this is guys all right look at this really just strengthens like a rope and this ladder is not going anywhere see that guys I got this 18t ladder on the top of my other van and I'm just simply using Rox and this thing is not going anywhere I'm trying I'm moving this thing with a lot of force and it's going nowhere yo okay I got a RX on theend here so you don't have to waste your money on rope you can just simply use your leftover RX and boom you have a secure support system that's just a quick little electrician tip to save you guys some money not buying a rope just use some scrap wire

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