How to Make a Safe Wire Connection

The first thing that you want to do before you begin making a wire connection is to make sure that you have turned off the circuit breaker. Even if the circuit breaker has been turned off, you will want to make sure that there’s no electricity running through the wire. Using a non-contact voltage tester, you will be able to confirm that the electricity has stopped. It is also highly recommended that you wear rubber gloves during this process to reduce the possibility of an electrical hazard.

Second, you want to remove any insulation that may be on the wires. It’s common to use a wire stripper for this. If you’re looking for a new wire stripper, or buying one for the first time, consider getting one that can work both as a wire cutter and stripper.

If you’re unsure of how much insulation you need to strip in order to create a strong and proper electrical connection, you can look on the packaging or the back of the connector itself.

Both of these are fire hazards, so you need to make sure there is a strong connection in order to avoid it. A Wago lever and push in connector feature an opening that lets you check the electric continuity or voltage without removing the wires and this will help when creating a long lasting connection.

Be sure to take what you have learned from this blog into your electrical wiring applications. It is always nice to have a few tips regarding what to look out for whenever you are doing electrical applications. Check out some other blogs that you might find helpful for your wiring process below.