How do I remove closed end crimp connectors?
You can attempt to remove the crimp bead by crimping it in the opposite direction. Set the crimp bead into the inner jaw of the crimp pliers with the fold at the top. Gently squeeze the crimping pliers into the fold. This may loosen the crimp enough to slide it off of the wire.
Do you need to rewire a stab connector?
If you are going to rewire you need to install a new connector. Stab connections are not listed for re-use — once you pull a wire out, their spring is weakened and they cannot be relied on to hold again. Reusing them violates NEC 110.3b, the requirement to follow labeling and instructions.
How do you remove a live wire from a circuit breaker?
MAKE SURE POWER/BREAKER IS OFF YOU WILL BE TOUCHING A “LIVE” WIRE Insert a small jeweler screwdriver in the rectangular hole/slot, use the box as your pivot point and the screwdriver as your level (bring back end of screwdriver towards wire to force “tab” away) and gently pull the wire out.
What to do if you have a problem with a wire connection?
To fix the problem, first, turn off the power to the circuit. Then, remove the electrical tape from the wires and clean them.
What should I do if my circuit breaker is not connected?
Then, reconnect the wires to their screw terminal or wire nut. Tug lightly on the wires to make sure they are securely connected. A less common problem is when the hot wires on circuit breakers in the main service panel are not tightly connected to the breaker.
How do you get a wire out of a connector?
Hold the connector with your other hand and attempt to pull the wire out of the connector. In most cases, connectors either hold the wire in with a small metal prong or they are crushed onto the wire. With a gentle tug, the wire usually pulls out of the connector.
If you are going to rewire you need to install a new connector. Stab connections are not listed for re-use — once you pull a wire out, their spring is weakened and they cannot be relied on to hold again. Reusing them violates NEC 110.3b, the requirement to follow labeling and instructions.
What do you use to remove the connector on an alternator?
Remove the nut using the appropriate-size wrench, or loosen and remove the connector tab using the Phillips screwdriver. Do not pull on the wires to the alternator. Damage to the wires may result in a total wiring harness replacement, which can be very costly.
How do you remove a spark plug connector?
It looks similar to the black boot of a spark plug wire, which is the main cause of frustration as a spark plug boot and wire simply pull off. Pull the black boot back, revealing either a small nut or a Phillips-head screw. Remove the nut using the appropriate-size wrench, or loosen and remove the connector tab using the Phillips screwdriver.