Wire Strippers

[Dan]

Amazon.co.uk : wire strippers

which wire strippers are the best out of these?

 

[Dan]

KAIWEETS Wire Strippers Electrical, 3 in 1 Wire Cutters, Electrical Tools Terminal Crimper for Electricians, Circuit, Distribution Box Repair, AWG 10-22, Pressure Adjust Rotary Switch, SK5 Cutter​

 

[bill01803]

I find these the best

 

[Dan]

So no strippers? Think I have knipex pliers - or at ,least red and yellow.

 

[nicebutdim]

 

[loz2754]

With wire strippers, most of us find that it's not a case of which type is best, because different cables require different methods of stripping.
Yes, you could use side cutters (or{insert favourite stripper}) to strip most cables, but there is merit in having a few types to hand. For example the Knipex Ergostrip is brilliant for round flexible cables, but unusable on twin and earth.

PS while you're here @Dan I don't know if you know this but I get this message at the end of every thread -
"This thread hasn't been replied to for 14 days, so replying to this one may not get a response. Post a new thread instead."

 

[nicebutdim]

I get a message at the top of every thread telling me I'm reading that thread.

Seems odd, but I guess worse things happen at sea.

 

[kalilriachi]

Hi
Pls share a list of electrical tools made by the American firm (SnapOn)
thanks

 

[K/V/A700]

I find these the best
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Yes good set

 

[pc1966]

which wire strippers are the best out of these?

I have used the CK "automatic wire stripper" and it is great for PVC T&E cable. Not very good for XPLE insulation, and not so great for round cables, also I used an angle grinder to remove the palm-biting parts of the inner handles.

 

[mainline]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFHIKzpNaVQ

 

[pc1966]

I have a similar cutter, but that has two stripping holes and not the other features, but found it annoying trying to cut wire and it getting only partially cut unless I carefully positioned it at the outer half of the blades.

 

[mainline]

I have a similar cutter, but that has two stripping holes and not the other features, but found it annoying trying to cut wire and it getting only partially cut unless I carefully positioned it at the outer half of the blades.

I end up in attics a lot, so try to take the minimum amount of tools with me.
You're right with the cutting width being a bit short, perfect for 1.0 mm / 1.5 mm t&e.

The cutter for the screws is brilliant.

 

[pirate]

Attics/as few tools as possible...very good point! I carry the CK side cutters/strippers with the bolt cutter bit, and Knipex installation pliers, which are fine for pretty much most jobs. The CK automatics are great for t&e and the CK shears are excellent too, especially for heavier cables, but if just a small job doing lighting etc. in an attic, the first two are fine.

 

[nicebutdim]

I end up in attics a lot, so try to take the minimum amount of tools with me.
You're right with the cutting width being a bit short, perfect for 1.0 mm / 1.5 mm t&e.

The cutter for the screws is brilliant.

Screw cutter is indeed brilliant and CK conveniently provide both M3.5 & M4 in my side cutters. Problem is those side cutters are usually still in the toolbox when I need them.