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Would you use this Tool? Master Electrician Teaches a Hack how to Strip Romex Cable Faster,Thoughts?

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What happens here

The father demonstrates how to quickly strip NM-B (Romex) cable when it's hanging in an electrical panel. He explains the requirement for at least half an inch of cable sheathing to be sticking out of the electrical box according to code. He then inserts the Romex cable into the Jokari stripper, squeezes the tool, and pulls the sheathing off with ease, showing how cleanly and quickly it separates from the internal conductors. He also notes that the cleanly stripped section of the sheathing is perfect for writing labels directly onto it.

Goal: Efficiently strip Romex cable for connection in an electrical panel

Tools and materials

  • Electrical Panel — Providing context for where the stripped cable would be installed
  • Jokari Flat Cable Stripper Jokari — Stripping the outer sheathing of the Romex cable
  • NM-B — The cable being stripped for demonstration
  • Marker Sharpie — Labeling the stripped sheathing of the cable

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>> What do you mean? >> Well, let's say this is hanging in a panel. This is a home run in the panel, right? So, I need to strip off How much should be sticking in the box? >> In the box, it should be 1/2 in, right? >> That's very good. At least a half >> 1/2 in must be >> sticking out, Freddy. >> Oh my gosh. >> Easily just pull that right off. You know what's perfect for this? When you're labeling, right? Like, let's say you're labeling home runs. You could easily write on here, you know, kitchen kitchen two. Look how that Let's try 12

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