Some recessed fixtures and under cabinet fixtures are coming with back stab
connectors. Personally I love them, but like you said, they're too new on
the market to know if they'll hold up long term


"No" wrote in message ...
RBM wrote:
The best tip is to use large enough boxes, so you don't have to cram the
wires into them. Some wire nuts require twisting the wires (clockwise)
and some do not, just make them tight


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Howdy all.

Since I will be pigtailing in about 20 outlets and I know 12AWG can be
kind of stiff to work with, I thought I would ask if anyone here has
any tips to make the job easier ?

I have already pre-wired the pig-tails to the outlets since it's
something that could easily be done from the comfort of my couch while
watching the basketball game. The pigtails for the hots, neutrals and
grounds are all about 6 inches long and I just made them from some
existing 12AWG NM/B wire I had (si they're pretty straight right now).

I have the red wing-nut style wire-nuts and will have to joint (3)
12AWG wires into each nut.

Any tips to make the job easier or better would be appreciated!

Thanks,
Kevin



I sometimes twist even the ones that do not require twisting. I find it
makes things easier. I use good "linemans" pliers. Pre-twisting this way
ensures I do not leave one connector too short and not making contact with
the others.

Most here hate the stab back type connection on receptacles. Has anyone
seen the stab type wire "nuts"?? I contracted out the electrical on my new
house and the contractor used them. Made for a nice, neat and fast job. No
telling how reliable they will be long term.

See
http://www.idealindustries.com/IDEAL...s?OpenDocument
for one manufacturer.

-b

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