bud16415 Fixer Upper Staff member Admin Moderator Joined Feb 5, 2013 Messages 7,506 Reaction score 3,048 Location Erie, PA Jan 22, 2014 #1 http://www.idealindustries.com/prod...wire_connectors&div=7&l1=splices&l2=set-screw Tool for holding them. http://www.idealindustries.com/prodDetail.do?prodId=K-2422&div=7&l1=splices&l2=set-screw Last edited: Jan 22, 2014
http://www.idealindustries.com/prod...wire_connectors&div=7&l1=splices&l2=set-screw Tool for holding them. http://www.idealindustries.com/prodDetail.do?prodId=K-2422&div=7&l1=splices&l2=set-screw
J JoeD Well-Known Member Joined Mar 15, 2006 Messages 1,797 Reaction score 383 Jan 22, 2014 #2 Used to be popular in Canada. Hate them. Use the twist on type now. I have never seen the tool for holding them. That could have made them easier to use but still would be slow.
Used to be popular in Canada. Hate them. Use the twist on type now. I have never seen the tool for holding them. That could have made them easier to use but still would be slow.
U user 4883 Well-Known Member Joined Nov 19, 2007 Messages 3,271 Reaction score 399 Jan 22, 2014 #3 I've used split-bolts before but, I would never consider these over a wirenut that will fit. Too involved, time is money$
I've used split-bolts before but, I would never consider these over a wirenut that will fit. Too involved, time is money$
nealtw Contractor retired Joined Nov 4, 2010 Messages 24,775 Reaction score 3,417 Location Chiliwack BC Canada Jan 22, 2014 #4 You would think after 70 years they would have updated the set screw. Junk, you will loose the tool and then drive the screw driver thru the finger.
You would think after 70 years they would have updated the set screw. Junk, you will loose the tool and then drive the screw driver thru the finger.
J JoeD Well-Known Member Joined Mar 15, 2006 Messages 1,797 Reaction score 383 Jan 22, 2014 #5 The newer ones I have seen in Canada have green square drive instead of the slot. Stabbing yourself was always a hazard of using those.
The newer ones I have seen in Canada have green square drive instead of the slot. Stabbing yourself was always a hazard of using those.
S speedy petey Lic.Electrical Contractor Joined Mar 15, 2006 Messages 471 Reaction score 44 Jan 23, 2014 #6 I can't believe they actually still sell those. I've ripped out hundreds over the years, saved a few for laughs, always wound up throwing them away.
I can't believe they actually still sell those. I've ripped out hundreds over the years, saved a few for laughs, always wound up throwing them away.
bud16415 Fixer Upper Staff member Admin Moderator Joined Feb 5, 2013 Messages 7,506 Reaction score 3,048 Location Erie, PA Jan 24, 2014 #7 Well that’s enough pro help to convince me not to buy a box and try them out. I’m surprised I have never seen them around here. Must have never been available. Thanks for the input.
Well that’s enough pro help to convince me not to buy a box and try them out. I’m surprised I have never seen them around here. Must have never been available. Thanks for the input.
nealtw Contractor retired Joined Nov 4, 2010 Messages 24,775 Reaction score 3,417 Location Chiliwack BC Canada Jan 31, 2014 #8 rodroc said: Sorry my message got published twice for some reason Click to expand... Most of us have done that a few times.
rodroc said: Sorry my message got published twice for some reason Click to expand... Most of us have done that a few times.