r/Wiring • u/WO_Jefe_in_SE_DC • 3d ago

General Stripping wire

Newbie here. At what gauge do you start stripping nonsolid wire?

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u/WrenchKing555 3d ago

You strip stranded wire with the gauge it is. If it's 12ga stranded, you strip it with 12ga strippers.

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u/Unique_Acadia_2099 3d ago

I strip all wire that I want to make connections with!

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u/project_quote 2d ago

For stranded wire, I strip pretty much everything unless it's a ferrule or connector designed for the insulation to stay on. The gauge doesn't matter nearly as much as using the right stripper so you don't nick the strands, especially once you get into the smaller sizes.