{"id":12393,"date":"2016-06-28T08:34:50","date_gmt":"2016-06-28T13:34:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/?p=12393"},"modified":"2025-08-29T07:58:46","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T12:58:46","slug":"strip-electrical-wires","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/strip-electrical-wires\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Strip Electrical Wires"},"content":{"rendered":"

Learn how to strip electrical wires with the help of Blain’s Farm & Fleet.<\/h3>\n\n\n

Got a rewiring project? Don’t worry–stripping electrical wire is not as intimidating as it may look. It only takes a couple tools and a few simple steps to strip electrical wires. Follow this easy how-to from Blain’s Farm & Fleet.<\/p>\n\n\n

How to Strip Electrical Wires:<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n

Before starting any electrical work, make sure to always turn off the electricity from the breaker panel. Double check that the electricity is off at the wires by using a voltage tester<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

Stripping Plastic Cable<\/h4>\n\n\n

1.<\/strong> Measure out 1″ from the end of the plastic-sheathed wire that you wish to splice. Make sure that use the correct gauge hole from your wire stripper<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.<\/strong> Squeeze your wire stripper over the plastic-coated wire you’re stripping, so that you cut into the plastic sheathing. Slide the sheathing off the exposed wires.<\/p>\n\n\n

Stripping Electrical Cords<\/h4>\n\n\n

1.<\/strong> When stripping electrical cords, score around the cable jacket, making sure not to cut all the way through the plastic. Make sure to use light pressure when cutting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.<\/strong> Bend the cable at the scored breaking point. Use your wire stripper to remove the excess plastic coating from your wires. Don’t nick the wires with the wire stripper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just like that, you can strip electrical wires on your own. Of course, always consult a trusted electrician if you’re not comfortable doing your own electrical work. Visit our Lighting & Electrical<\/a> blog for more DIY home electrical projects.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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