How to Cut Wire - 4/0 to 22 AWG
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- čas přidán 7. 03. 2020
- This video post will teach you how to cut wire from 4/0 to 22 AWG. These are the most common sizes of wires you will encounter on your DIY camper project. Cutting 4/0 to 22 AWG wire is pretty straightforward and if you can use scissors, you can learn to cut wire (and if you can't use scissors, you should consider NOT performing DIY electrical projects).
I've made a blog post with a nice cheat sheet for what tools to use for what gauge of wire AND a summary of the tools you saw in this video. You can see that blog post here: www.explorist.life/how-to-cut... - Auta a dopravní prostředky
I love that your videos teach the skill quickly without all the dumb CZcams intros and blah blah blah. I learned what I needed to in less than 5 minutes. Thanks.
We grew out of our dumb youtube intro and blah blah blah phase. Don't dig too far back in our uploads. lol
I'm just getting started on a build, and like a lot of people I see, I feel overwhelmed by the task of powering and wiring it up! I am so pumped that you've put out this series! Thank you THANK YOU! Great content, knowledge, insight, etc etc!
Thank you for this series! As they say, there are no stupid questions...
When I got my sicker
kit, I didn't even know what a lug was. I'm learning so much!
Thank you so much for this video! I had no clue that some simple tools like needle nose pliers had wire cutters on the side lmao. Definitely a thumbs up!
Your videos are great. I never think you can ever go "to basic" cos sometimes it's just nice to get reassurance that what your doing is the 'right way' to do it 😉 👍
So close to installing the cables on the batteries, but had to order the 16 cable cutter, I used your link! If it wasn't for your knowledge I would have given up by now. See you in Evergreen CO to say hi!
👍 Danke fürs Hochladen!
👍 Thanks for uploading!
No problem. Happy to help!
Those Southwire 59158540 16" Cutters are pretty good!
I just ordered them!
I used my shop scissors that uses a replaceable razor blade for cutting my 0 awg wires when constructing my battery bank wires also used them to cut pex and more they are awesome
I've been working with wires and electrical stuff since I was a wee lad. I'm not a wee lad anymore by a longshot yet I just watched a video on cutting wires.
I look forward to the more advanced installations.
Thanks! Got some more basics coming up but will be doing a much more in-depth install in an Airstream in May. Lots of other big projects coming down the line for late this year and 2021 as well.
Top tip: garden shears do NOT work well for cutting 4 AWG cable. Ask how I know. (Honestly, though, they were on hand and I had to try before I bought the cable cutters...)
A very handy electrical stripping tool is a Knippex Piano Wire Cutter. They are super leveraged making heavy cuts easy but will also cut very thin material. They are a bit pricy but come in several sizes and last forever cutting copper.
Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!
Also Pro tip
Ratcheting PEX cutters are freaking awesome.
Yes! So game changer. I saw some ratcheting wire cutters for large gauge wire the other day and was hovering the 'add to cart' button for too long. lol Would be handy for travel since those 16" cable cutters don't fit in my portable toolboxes.
@@EXPLORISTlife i completely stopped using dedicated cutters after i got pex cutters. they last for 4 or 5 vans and are 18 bucks. and i can cut in tight spaces.
Wait... you are using pex cutters for wire? I wouldn't have thought that would have worked. Nice!!
@@EXPLORISTlife yup. Works fantastic. Been doing it for a year or two now. Up to 3/0 ive tried and its like butter
Then i use the non ratchet pex cutters to cut the jacket. its way faster and safer than a razor.
thank you man.... really... question please.... is "6 gauge 3-conductor wire" the same as "6 gauge triplex wire" ??
Have you had any experience using this TEMCo Industrial
TEMCo TH0035 Ratcheting Cable Cutter - Cuts up to 500 MCM (240mm²)? If so what would be your choice over when compared to this, TEMCo TH0002 18" 400 MCM ELECTRICAL WIRE & CABLE CUTTER
$60 for a wire snip, I honestly think I would be using a hacksaw. Mind you an angle grinder you say, I've got one of these 😁
This is also guitar wire gauge, so thanks
I prefer a cutoff wheel for larger wire. It cuts perfectly
Glad you found what works for you.
It probably won't happen but if you are cutting leads like those to electronic components a shear wire cutter will no introduce shock like a diagonal wire cutter will. It is not a big deal unless you are working with components like resistors or capacitors etc.
do you have a link for the 9 inch cable cutters?
Links to all products found in this video can be found in the associated blog post: www.explorist.life/how-to-cut-wire/
My friend used cold steel to connect his 4 batteries. I told him I thought the resistance in steel as opposed to 4/0, 2/0 or copper bars could be a problem. How is it best to explain this to him? Safety/efficiency/etc
Copper is anywhere from 7-30% more conductive than steel (depending on the ratio of carbon to iron in the steel). This means that to reach the same conductivity, the steel would need to be 7-30% larger than the copper to reach the same electrical conductivity.
Hi, looking for some assistance. i have an older kit this was bought in 2020, consist of four RNG-100D-SS, a Wanderer Controller, and three Valiant VTD12-100. these were originally used as solar relays for ubiquiti accesspoints. but i plan on repurposing them for backup power for my Networking rack. which has an external DC input 48V DC, 6A. i understand this is a 12V kit. and i was reading that the batteries can be wired in series to achieve 48V. my curiousity is which controller would other users recommend? or if this is possible. im rather new to this sort of thing. our home will be built by end of march 24' so i have abit of time to learn. (Note i did say the kit had three batteries, i actually have 6 total and 8 solar panels.)
I don't have any direct advice for what you've got going on, but I suspect if you watch this playlist start-to-finish, you'll have a really good idea of what you can and can't incorporate into your project: czcams.com/play/PLmvhcyi4n0TU6HlMaQiCUwC20DBlyv6s_.html
I need help please! I cut 6/2 & 10/2 awg regularly. It’s not small copper strands. It’s 3 solid copper wires insulated for high voltage (240v typically). I do HVAC. Thanks for anyone’s help!
Most of the pinciples will be the same. You may have to experiment a bit with it. I use the biggest cutters shown here for 6/3 wire. You should be able to cut 10/2 with diagonal cutters.
Angle Grinders! LOL!!
There's such a difference in 'things that work' and 'things that work well'.
How do you cut the outer casing to expose the red and black cable
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"Side cutters" is what I call "Diags" here in OZ.
My dad who taught me all this stuff as a kid, always used the full 5 syllables. Diagonal cutters. He didn't like cursing.
@@jagardina pass me the side cutters, got to lop off a syllable or two. Let's try "gonuters" :)
Yeah, I've heard side cutters used as another term for them as well.
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Why not use a hack saw for cutting 4/0 wire?
Do whatever you like. 👍 You could gnaw it in half as far as I'm concerned. I've provided the correct way to do it, its now up to you do execute as you see fit.
Great video thank you. Suggest say diagonals.
By the power invested in me I give you permission to use the word dyke without recourse you're welcome
With a minimal amount of swearing. 😆
That's really my benchmark for success.
Diags life’s matter
Lol
😂🤣😂🤣😂
Says minimum cursing and proceeds with diags.
Real life Nate has SIGNIFICANTLY more cursing. lol
Tools and teeth. lol
I hate making thumbnails. I truly do. lol
This video really did not help because basically you are promoting to have immense amount of of tools what we really want is just one tool that does the job for all
Check out the newer video we made on electrical tools for that recommendation
@@EXPLORISTlifeLink? Or Title?
You have great videos but you talk too fast.
If you click the cog in the bottom right of the video screen you can change the playback speed to be slower.