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Frequently Asked Questions
Strip the ends to the length marked for that size, hold the conductors together and level, then twist the nut on until it is snug. Tug each wire afterwards to check nothing has pulled out.
No. A wire stripper to prepare the ends, and your hand for the rest.
By the colour. Each shell colour covers a range of conductor sizes and a number of wires. Too large and the joint will not grip; too small and the nut will not go on properly.
A spiral metal insert. As you twist, it bites into the conductors and draws them together, which is what makes the joint rather than the plastic shell.
They are made from flame-retardant material and are the standard way to join wires in fixtures, outlets and switch boxes. Turn the circuit off before you work on it and follow your local electrical code.
Use a new one. A nut that has been twisted on and off has lost some of its grip, and the joint is not worth the cost of the connector.
Household wiring — light fixtures, outlets, switches and junction boxes — wherever two or more conductors meet inside an enclosure.
3–5 business days in the USA, and 7–10 business days everywhere else.
If you are not completely satisfied, we will make it right. Every SolderStick product is covered by a 30-day money-back guarantee, and our support team is there if you need them.