In a three minute video, you taught us what it is, why it’s there and how to use it. Not only that, I’m seeing a fair number of trades folks didn’t know about it either. Definitely subscribing and sharing this channel!
I worked in building maintenance for more than 13 years, started under a master carpenter who learned his trade in the Army Corps of Engineers. My father-in-law is a retired contractor and one of the most talented carpenters I've ever met. His son is a carpenter, and I've done a lot of work with them. This woman still shows me cool things I've never seen.
Same here...I try to think that a day is wasted if I don't learn something new, whether it is relevant at the time or not...we just never know. Thanks for saying that!!
A tip of my own to add... when installing the faceplate on multi-ganged switches turn in backwards first to get the spacing right then it will be easier to install
@@stevewilson7857 I checked a couple outlets, sorry those brands had no writing. Anyway I do control work and automation so plugs and lights are the last thing I think about, maybe once a year for friend. You seem like a nice person
Wow. My brother is as an electrician and hes never mentioned them. I'm going to challenge him to show me that. I might just casually strip wires in front of him next time I help him. So cool.
Leah and her video on the two tools in an outlet - 1) Leah, your videos make you seem incredibly approachable! 2) You made me subscribe because it is really informative in addition to your video style. THANKS!
I am a retired science teacher and experienced electrical contractor that NEVER knew that factoid. On the job you'd likely never use it except in a "no-tool emergency?!?!," ...but how cool. You just earned a new subscriber.
I've watched maybe thousands of so called 'lifehack' videos and none of them have been really useful, but this one!! And this one's not even a "lifehack" video! Leah... your my hero too
Wow! Wish I'd known this a few months ago when i decided to change out all my old outdated outlets! I'm happy to know now though because there are still a few left to do! Thank you!
Marketing dept are always eager to advertise on package how their product are amazingly improved. Funny, they never put any hint about the included stripper feature.
Been an electrician 17 years now, never knew about the wire strippers. You can even see the difference in gap for the 14/12 guage wire too. Never noticed that. Neat tip. Thanks
They both knew. And If they were like mine, they forgot more than they had time to tell us about.... We could probably compare notes and combine our knowledge in the case of a zombie apocalypse...... They would have liked that.
@@christopherleveck6835 I bet mine knew too - he could wire a house blindfolded, we even buried him with a pair of needle-nosed pliers in his pocket. He just never told *me*.
There are people that are natural born teachers and Leah... you are one of them! Your explanations are clear and concise and your presentation is entertaining and relaxing. You do what you do at a perfect pace, giving people a chance to keep up with you. Thanks much.
Dayum Leah. Over forty years doing electrical work as an air conditioning mechanic and I never knew about the wire strippers. I consider myself a pretty fair country electrician, plumber, rough carpenter, painter, auto mechanic, in other words, a jack of all trades as well as a master of one. It's true. You're never too old to learn. Thanks for the education.
@@MariuszChr You might consider swapping them out. I bought my house new 15 yrs. ago & am changing outlets that are frequently used. That’s the point my reason for watching her videos.
Lmao, 40 years doing wiring and didn’t know it’s there? Leviton don’t have them, Eaton, Siemens, Westinghouse and a few others have them. They’re there for 1 reason. Not for idiots that forgot tools, it’s for commercial and industrial applications when you might not have a wire stripper in your tool belt at the time of changing a bad outlet in a precarious location.
Great channel, who knew about the wire stripper, I’ve replaced/installed tons of outlets just thought the tabs were there to break them off when they got in the way😎
It’s actually embarrassing a little that I never took the time to research modern electrical outlets but there it is right on the manufacturers website too. Thanks, great tip!
Same. I'm glad this popped up as a time killer while my wife is driving. My exact reaction was "No crap, really? No f-ing way." I've always just clipped the ears off without a second thought.
HOW HAVE I NEAR HEARD OF THIS BEFORE?!!!! LoL! I don’t do a ton of electrical but I certainly have done plenty and I’ve never noticed this. Thank you we are as always for teaching us all something new
It's only in Eaton outlets, so if you don't have them near you, the wire strippers trick won't apply. The gauge on the back is more common but also not universal.
I was thinking that she was going to say that it was a screwdriver. That’s the first thing I thought of when she pointed to that end. On an aside, I was out camping with friends and the screw fell out of my eyeglasses. Nobody had a small screwdriver and so I borrowed a nail file from one of the ladies and filed my fingernail into a post and used it as a screwdriver. Worked reasonably well.
This looks like something that might exist on UK outlets. Are plugs are apparently one of the best well-made, apart from being very painful when you accidentally step on one.
I love it when manufacturers find ways to add value and function in their products for their customers with little impact on their profit. You know some scrappy engineer fought to get that included.
wow! I've been a licensed plumber for 30 years and done my share of wiring as well. I can't tell you hgow many times I've wished I could find my wire strippers. You are my hero!
I guess I'm a luddite. I pull out my swiss army knife, do a quick score, then pull it off. (when I don't have strippers or pliers handy). Glad to see this publicized, however.
Now I’ve got to count how many wire strippers are in the walls of my house... there’s one over there, three in the kitchen, one behind the couch... lol. Thanks for the tip!
You proved to this 77-year-old handyman son of a carpenter that there's always a new trick an old dog can learn. I always wondered what on earth is the purpose of those "ears" on outlets.Thanks a bunch, Leah, for telling us.
I did not know about the wire strippers. I do know that those ears are stabilizers for the outlet. Some people remove them, and sometimes there are applications where you want to remove the ears. In most cases when I've wired outlets, the ears keep the outlet stable in the box, and prevent the outlet from being pushed into the box when you plug a cord in.
The ears themselves are for nailing the outlet to drywall, where you don't have a box with the tapped holes. Older houses were done this way. It's really a legacy feature, I don't believe anyone doing a new install would have reason to use them. When I did outlets in my grandmothers @ 1950 house, that's how they were put in, and how I had to put in the replacements.
You can also break them off and use them as washers to hold the receptacle off the box if it sinks in too far (or as washers in general) though there are other products specifically made for that. Also coiling solid wire around a small screwdriver and cutting the coil to the desired length works in a pinch too.
I’ve probably easily installed over 1000 outlets never knew that they had a wire stripper on them could have definitely came in handy lol awesome video
Same, and every now and then I just need to do one. But I didn't bring my electrical packout with me. So I have to fumble with a utility knife trying to strip wires.
Just mind blowing. My uncle who back home had Electrician’s License No. 0000011 taught me how to do house electrical installations when I was 11-12yo and I’ve lost track at how many outlets I’ve installed in my life but yet never heard what these cut-outs were used for. Thanks for teaching an old dog a new trick to be shared with the kids I mentor at the high school.
"My uncle who back home had Electrician’s License No. 0000011".... That is a lie... When GOD SAID... "LET THERE BE LIGHT"... I installed the SWITCH..!!! My Pic proves I'm that old or you can ask my Great Grand Son he'll tell ya...
@@skeeskeeter6994 I don’t give a hoot if you believe me or not, you are insignificant to me. My uncle was one of the original council charged with establishing the Electricians Licensing Board of Puerto Rico way before OSHA was created.
The 3rd thing to know is those "ears" with holes in them can be bent back and forth until they break off and can be used as washers but that does ruin the wire strippers.
yes, they work as washers and like stoggs said they can be used to screw into old wood and plaster walls that is illegal in many area's. double use. kinda scary as i live in chicago and chicago burnt down so we scared still to this day. :)
Leah I just want to say, I have been watching your content on YT for quite some time. You are such a wholesome and welcoming person. The way you bring people into your content regardless if they have been in the trades for 30 years or they are just an average Joe like me trying to learn new skills is amazing. The way you explain things and reinforce that everyone can do these things is such a confidence booster to those of us just a little unsure about tackling a task in the home repair arena. I have learned a lot of cool tips and tricks through your channel and quite frankly after installing about 50 electrical plugs in my day I had no clue about either of these “features” so once again my mind is blown! Keep doing what your doing and Leah….don’t change who you are… :-)
So cool. After 60 years of handyman and machine tool wiring I am so tickled to learn about the stripping tool. Probably still use my pliers, but so much fun. Thanks. Will
40 years ago I had learned that from a manufacturers rep that was doing an in store demo, in the electrical warehouse, I shopped at, he was pretty good at showing us that his products were superior to others especially the cheap counterfeit options from across the border, the wire stripper was pretty neat she forgot to show how to make the loop for screw connection... use the little hole next to stripper to bend the wire, remember to use the correct side because if you don't the wire won't lock in when tightening the screw it will creep from behind the screw head . ps the only ones I ever taught that to, were my trainees... they would always laugh... I told them it was how the non electrican did it, not having the right tool for the job...
This only works with Eaton brand receptacles. Doesn't work on Leviton or Pass and Seymour brand receptacles, so keep that in mind when purchasing them..
Never heard of this before. I just checked my stock of outlets and they don't have that feature. I buy bulk outlets from a supplier and have no idea of the make.
I’ve never used Eaton Duplex Receptacles I have worked on a few Eaton panels, I just use a good old locking blade electricians knife they work great for removing jacket and stripping. That was interesting though I never knew Eaton built strippers into their Duplex Receptacles!
I do stand corrected. Appears Hubbell and Arrow Hart (more commercial/industrial use) also offers this feature as well. I think they're all under the same umbrella though. Gotta say, It's a great little idea, but, if you're going to be banging out 40-50 trim outs before your first smoke/vape/coffee/beer break, you had *better* have your strippers with you. or your hands are going to be killing you by the end of the day. lol!
@@nonelost1 Same here! I was puzzled beyond all hell when I saw this! It was one of those moments like when you find out about those tabs on the end of the Saran/aluminum wrap box. Talk about feeling like a dinosaur? 😄
It's important to note that the stripping feature is only on the Eaton brand of receptacles. This brand is commonly available at Lowe's in the U.S. Eaton used to brand all their devices as Cooper before, so receptacles with that older name should have the strippers too. It's pretty rough to use. A good pair of wire strippers are much easier! But like Leah said, it works in a pinch!
Lowe's apparently switched brands. Until recently they sold Pass & Seymour wiring devices in all their local stores. Many if not most of these were made in China although I liked their faceplates which were made here in the USA. I prefer to use Leviton receptacles and switches which are made in USA. However their GFCI receptacles and porcelain lampholders are made in China too! I hate to use Chinese made devices but sometimes I have no choice. Eaton recently bought Cooper which is a descendant of Eagle Electric which was based in Long Island City, Queens. They had a manufacturing building next to the Queensboro Plaza subway station. The area is now so built up it looks just like Manhattan!
10 years as an electrician and never knew. Blows my mind. Thank you.
In a three minute video, you taught us what it is, why it’s there and how to use it. Not only that, I’m seeing a fair number of trades folks didn’t know about it either. Definitely subscribing and sharing this channel!
This could have been done in less than 10 seconds.
Me too! Great info
your personality and optimism alone makes me wanna watch all your content - "it's not what you say, it's how you say it" - well done.
So true I would add, quality: “It is (not only) what you say, it is how you say it “! Thanks for the tips.
Thank you, thank you, thank you thank you. I had no idea that they were there!!! Wow. 😀
I agree. I personally can't stand those people who are trying to teach you something with corny jokes or sexual innuendos.
I worked in building maintenance for more than 13 years, started under a master carpenter who learned his trade in the Army Corps of Engineers. My father-in-law is a retired contractor and one of the most talented carpenters I've ever met. His son is a carpenter, and I've done a lot of work with them. This woman still shows me cool things I've never seen.
This counts as my learn something new everyday. Thanks Leah, totally didn't have a clue.
Same here...I try to think that a day is wasted if I don't learn something new, whether it is relevant at the time or not...we just never know. Thanks for saying that!!
I've been wiring for 10 years and no one ever told me about either of these. I'm gonna look like a boss tomorrow
It's a conspiracy from Klein to suppress this knowledge
Me too...lol
Me too. No one ever seemed aware of that.
😂😂😂😂👍
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Dad was State Electrical Chairman for 20 years and I was his Helper. I had NO IDEA! THANK YOU FOR YOUR AWESOMENESS!!!!
Electrician for almost 25 years, never knew this. Old saying is right, you're smarter when you leave the room than when you went in it.
A tip of my own to add... when installing the faceplate on multi-ganged switches turn in backwards first to get the spacing right then it will be easier to install
This is printed on the outlet. Can you read?
Same here 20 years in hahaha
@@stevewilson7857 I checked a couple outlets, sorry those brands had no writing. Anyway I do control work and automation so plugs and lights are the last thing I think about, maybe once a year for friend. You seem like a nice person
...durrr
Leah, you have a great style for teaching. Thank you for making these videos.
Wow. My brother is as an electrician and hes never mentioned them. I'm going to challenge him to show me that. I might just casually strip wires in front of him next time I help him. So cool.
Idk why, but these videos make so emotional. I love when people take time out of their day to help people.
Leah and her video on the two tools in an outlet - 1) Leah, your videos make you seem incredibly approachable! 2) You made me subscribe because it is really informative in addition to your video style. THANKS!
I’ve been wiring houses for 20 years and I never knew that was a wire stripper until now. Thank you!
I'm absolutely impressed even though I know nothing about electricals.
So cool! I knew the first one, but never realized about the actual stripper function! 👍
Ditto!
same here.
Me either and I've probably wired up 50+ of those things over the years in various houses. Great tip!
I am a retired science teacher and experienced electrical contractor that NEVER knew that factoid. On the job you'd likely never use it except in a "no-tool emergency?!?!,"
...but how cool.
You just earned a new subscriber.
41years ago in school got associates degree electrical technology. Everyone I've known never new. You are awesome x100
Good info
You have an associates degree and you don't know that your use of "new" should be "knew"?
@@goodemail5638 grammar error acceprable
I've watched maybe thousands of so called 'lifehack' videos and none of them have been really useful, but this one!! And this one's not even a "lifehack" video!
Leah... your my hero too
I've been a Millwright for 30 years and this is news to me. You learn something new everyday.
Literally thousands of outlets installed and just learned of the built in strippers.🤯
Right
Ditto
Ive been doing eletrical work for 20 years and i must say ya learn something new everyday!! I never knew about the wire stripper hmmm!!
Wow amazing. I learn something new every time I watch one of your videos.
You are always inspiring my DIY heart and soul, lady!
Outstanding video. I have installed many outlets over the years and never knew about either of these tools. Amazing.
wish I knew about this years ago ! That's what I get for teaching myself. Thanks for putting this out there.
I did not know that. Way to go. 65 I'm still learning. Thanks
Hi Leah! So great to see you doing videos and teaching again!
Wow! Wish I'd known this a few months ago when i decided to change out all my old outdated outlets! I'm happy to know now though because there are still a few left to do! Thank you!
“Honey I can’t find the wire strippers” “I know just the tool, shut off the power”
If you need a strippers you should go to strip-bar….
Very good Pogolaugh!!
yeah.. I knew about this for years. it was printed on a outlet box .as a SPECIAL FEATURE wire stripper. thank u for sharing
She's a Plethora of VALUABLE knowledge.
Thanks Leah, I’m a new comer and love to learn how to update some of my outlets. Great info thanks for sharing.
Love this video I'm an electrician and I just learned something new
So cool! It's like one of those puzzles you stare at then a beautiful picture appears.
This is incredible. Well done, Leah.
Always great information, thanks Leah, peace from Steve from the Cape
My mind is blown. Thankyou for this video
Had no idea about the wire strippers on the outlet itself. Nice to know!
You are have taught me so much. Thank you Leah.
Lady Jane you are a hero!
I had not clue! I wish i knew this a long long time ago. Thank you!
You learn something everyday thanks
Marketing dept are always eager to advertise on package how their product are amazingly improved. Funny, they never put any hint about the included stripper feature.
This just came out a few years ago & most of the newer ones that are 49 cents plugs don’t have theses options either.
Outlets that strips wires? Wow, never paid attention before. Might came in handy inna pinch when you lost your wire stripper and utility knife. Thanks
I learned something new.
Thought I knew all about outlets.
I knew about the wire stripper, but not the gauge.. thanks!!!
That's fantastic! And I was thinking you were going to use it to pry off a bottle cap...silly me.
Did electrical work for a number of years, never knew this and I'm very sure most of my co workers didn't know this as well.
Awesome wonder if the UK ones have this feature
That was awesome ! I learned something new today ! Cool !
Putting this in my trick bag.
Great information I did not know about thank you so much
blown away awesome video lady !!
Interesting! Looks like it might ONLY be Eaton devices as most other brands (Leviton, Pass & Seymour) don't have the slots next to the ears.
That was a great tip..... Thanks!!!
I swear ya learn something new everyday 😂 thanks that was awesome
WOW nice tip, thanks!
Thank you!
I'm going to grab a plug right now and see how well it works
FANTASTIC!
Great vid! Who knew?!
Thank you
That's a BINGO!!! :)
This is like finding out caulking guns have a built in tip cutter.
wait what?
Been an electrician 17 years now, never knew about the wire strippers. You can even see the difference in gap for the 14/12 guage wire too. Never noticed that. Neat tip. Thanks
First thing I thought was, I wish my electrician dad was still alive so I could say HEY - did you know about this? :)
That's exactly what I was thinking! My dad was an electrician too and he never taught me that. Maybe he didn't know
I’ve seen a few electrician work and never seen them using this! This is awesome!
They both knew. And If they were like mine, they forgot more than they had time to tell us about....
We could probably compare notes and combine our knowledge in the case of a zombie apocalypse...... They would have liked that.
@@christopherleveck6835 I bet mine knew too - he could wire a house blindfolded, we even buried him with a pair of needle-nosed pliers in his pocket. He just never told *me*.
I'm an electrician and I had no idea. Probably because you're always either carrying wire strippers or they're close by.
There are people that are natural born teachers and Leah... you are one of them! Your explanations are clear and concise and your presentation is entertaining and relaxing. You do what you do at a perfect pace, giving people a chance to keep up with you. Thanks much.
I AGREE WITH THIS 💯 percent
This channel is the hidden gem of dyi UA-cam, one of favorites with a doubt. The tic stick video alone saved me so much time
Thanks Alex...I appreciate the comment
That's the first of Leah's videos I ever saw. Something I didn't really know existed that's now something I use quite often!! Love this channel.
Not trying to be a jerk, but I think you meant, "*without* a doubt."
That's one of my favorite videos too! Such a cool valuable little bit of insider info, I've never seen anyone else discuss it
I use the tic stick all the time.
Been installing outlets on and off for 40 years, never noticed. Dang!
Always something new with these youngsters.
Love the pun! Intended or not, the dad joke in me found it very humorous!
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Who’s the youngster?
yep me too
*duplex receptacle*
You can't teach an old dog new tricks. Leah: "Hold my beer".
Serious. (I am a retired 'old dog'.)
Technically it's an old trick.
Thanks for the great tips, Leah.
@@Michael1M6 sure it wasn't on her Tik Tok ??
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Dayum Leah. Over forty years doing electrical work as an air conditioning mechanic and I never knew about the wire strippers. I consider myself a pretty fair country electrician, plumber, rough carpenter, painter, auto mechanic, in other words, a jack of all trades as well as a master of one. It's true. You're never too old to learn. Thanks for the education.
maybe because only these have them? Mine don't.
I always used my razor knife and my thumb 😂
@@MariuszChr You might consider swapping them out. I bought my house new 15 yrs. ago & am changing outlets that are frequently used. That’s the point my reason for watching her videos.
@@lzh3131 so to get this straight... You advise me to replace my outlets because they don't have wire stripper? Bro, my outlets are new.
THAT was interesting. As soon as you said it, I could see the two gauge sizes - but not before. Thank you! -Ed
40 years I have been doing wiring and never knew about the wire stripper, Leah’s videos are great.
Ummm yeah my minds blown...how did i not know about the wire stripper thing🤦♂️🤦♂️
Lmao, 40 years doing wiring and didn’t know it’s there? Leviton don’t have them, Eaton, Siemens, Westinghouse and a few others have them. They’re there for 1 reason. Not for idiots that forgot tools, it’s for commercial and industrial applications when you might not have a wire stripper in your tool belt at the time of changing a bad outlet in a precarious location.
Great channel, who knew about the wire stripper, I’ve replaced/installed tons of outlets just thought the tabs were there to break them off when they got in the way😎
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Same for me. Mind blown!
@@gildaslefur2435 totally mind blown!!!! , this person , Leah is amazing!!!
Leah, another great bit of knowledge. Thank you.
How did YOU figure these tools out?
You too! Lol!
Brilliant! I’ve been doing electrical work for 43 years and never knew this 😮😁👍
I've been an electrician for 38 years and have never seen this. At 62 I am still learning. Thanks
I don't feel so bad now. I've been doing electrical, hvac, and plumbing work for 35 years and I never knew that.
I worked construction for years too ! Never seen this! Awesome sharing the cool stuff!
I was a commercial, electrician for 25 years. How embarrassing for me. I didn't know this either.
Blew my mind
It’s actually embarrassing a little that I never took the time to research modern electrical outlets but there it is right on the manufacturers website too. Thanks, great tip!
I replaced all the outlets in my house 2 years and never once paid attention to the wire strippers. Would've never know had I not seen this.
All those times getting strippers...
Long time electrician and never knew this! 😳
Same, lol!
I was thinking “yeah yeah lets see this click bait secret tool”
Now im thinking “ no f+*^%g way”
Thanks for sharing got yourself a new subscriber 👌👍
Same
Same. I'm glad this popped up as a time killer while my wife is driving. My exact reaction was "No crap, really? No f-ing way." I've always just clipped the ears off without a second thought.
It's like having a book for years that you couldn't read and now you can this was absolutely amazing thank you
I don’t think I can remember a video of yours that wasn’t in some way of help and value! Thank you, Leah!
HOW HAVE I NEAR HEARD OF THIS BEFORE?!!!! LoL! I don’t do a ton of electrical but I certainly have done plenty and I’ve never noticed this. Thank you we are as always for teaching us all something new
This along with other life hacks and taxes is what they need to teach in schools.
Exactly.😉
It's only in Eaton outlets, so if you don't have them near you, the wire strippers trick won't apply. The gauge on the back is more common but also not universal.
I was thinking that she was going to say that it was a screwdriver. That’s the first thing I thought of when she pointed to that end. On an aside, I was out camping with friends and the screw fell out of my eyeglasses. Nobody had a small screwdriver and so I borrowed a nail file from one of the ladies and filed my fingernail into a post and used it as a screwdriver. Worked reasonably well.
This looks like something that might exist on UK outlets. Are plugs are apparently one of the best well-made, apart from being very painful when you accidentally step on one.
Very interesting information. I have been installing outlets for year and never knew about that hidden tool. Thank you.
I love it when manufacturers find ways to add value and function in their products for their customers with little impact on their profit. You know some scrappy engineer fought to get that included.
wow! I've been a licensed plumber for 30 years and done my share of wiring as well. I can't tell you hgow many times I've wished I could find my wire strippers. You are my hero!
Thanks man...I try
Think I have 3 or 4 wire strippers and most the time I can find just one of them.
I guess I'm a luddite. I pull out my swiss army knife, do a quick score, then pull it off. (when I don't have strippers or pliers handy). Glad to see this publicized, however.
Then I would have to hunt for 30 minutes to dig up my electrical box, to get the receptacle......
Now I’ve got to count how many wire strippers are in the walls of my house... there’s one over there, three in the kitchen, one behind the couch... lol. Thanks for the tip!
You proved to this 77-year-old handyman son of a carpenter that there's always a new trick an old dog can learn. I always wondered what on earth is the purpose of those "ears" on outlets.Thanks a bunch, Leah, for telling us.
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I did not know about the wire strippers. I do know that those ears are stabilizers for the outlet. Some people remove them, and sometimes there are applications where you want to remove the ears. In most cases when I've wired outlets, the ears keep the outlet stable in the box, and prevent the outlet from being pushed into the box when you plug a cord in.
There's actually 4 hidden tools, seen here: ua-cam.com/video/wKmU-LnsgVg/v-deo.html
The ears themselves are for nailing the outlet to drywall, where you don't have a box with the tapped holes. Older houses were done this way. It's really a legacy feature, I don't believe anyone doing a new install would have reason to use them. When I did outlets in my grandmothers @ 1950 house, that's how they were put in, and how I had to put in the replacements.
You can also break them off and use them as washers to hold the receptacle off the box if it sinks in too far (or as washers in general) though there are other products specifically made for that. Also coiling solid wire around a small screwdriver and cutting the coil to the desired length works in a pinch too.
I’ve probably easily installed over 1000 outlets never knew that they had a wire stripper on them could have definitely came in handy lol awesome video
Might depend on what country and manufactor . Never seen this in my country, the way the outlet is made.
Same, and every now and then I just need to do one. But I didn't bring my electrical packout with me. So I have to fumble with a utility knife trying to strip wires.
We love your channel, great content every time.
Just mind blowing. My uncle who back home had Electrician’s License No. 0000011 taught me how to do house electrical installations when I was 11-12yo and I’ve lost track at how many outlets I’ve installed in my life but yet never heard what these cut-outs were used for. Thanks for teaching an old dog a new trick to be shared with the kids I mentor at the high school.
You got that right!
Well don’t be going all in the school like some big shot and take credit from this UA-cam video like you know it all
"My uncle who back home had Electrician’s License No. 0000011".... That is a lie... When GOD SAID... "LET THERE BE LIGHT"... I installed the SWITCH..!!! My Pic proves I'm that old or you can ask my Great Grand Son he'll tell ya...
@@skeeskeeter6994 I don’t give a hoot if you believe me or not, you are insignificant to me. My uncle was one of the original council charged with establishing the Electricians Licensing Board of Puerto Rico way before OSHA was created.
@@jdsjds7935 I wasn’t raised like you.
I always learn something from watching you, Leah, and you don’t make me feel dumb in the process. 🤓 Thank you.
Never have I had such a friendly grandmother type show me more about my job than I know
She's a pretty fine carpenter as well. She's taught me a lot over the years. She gets to the point with no filler which is much appreciated.
She's gonna strangle you with some 10ga wire for calling her grandmother.
@@mc-sp8zr I fully expect retribution for my reckless abandon comments. Please be easy on me! I beg of her
@@adamreizner9206 I did enjoy the concise manner with which she detailed the outlet trickery
The 3rd thing to know is those "ears" with holes in them can be bent back and forth until they break off and can be used as washers but that does ruin the wire strippers.
arent the ears for something else also ///like banding inwards to flush the plug if needed..???
Skip to 1:15 to see the "tools"
@@KNBARON They are for screwing in to old wood lathe and plaster walls.
yes, they work as washers and like stoggs said they can be used to screw into old wood and plaster walls that is illegal in many area's. double use. kinda scary as i live in chicago and chicago burnt down so we scared still to this day. :)
Leah I just want to say, I have been watching your content on YT for quite some time. You are such a wholesome and welcoming person. The way you bring people into your content regardless if they have been in the trades for 30 years or they are just an average Joe like me trying to learn new skills is amazing. The way you explain things and reinforce that everyone can do these things is such a confidence booster to those of us just a little unsure about tackling a task in the home repair arena. I have learned a lot of cool tips and tricks through your channel and quite frankly after installing about 50 electrical plugs in my day I had no clue about either of these “features” so once again my mind is blown! Keep doing what your doing and Leah….don’t change who you are… :-)
So cool. After 60 years of handyman and machine tool wiring I am so tickled to learn about the stripping tool. Probably still use my pliers, but so much fun. Thanks. Will
Should a been a handy woman🤣
Right same 🤣🤣🤣. Theirs things we all know or do different then others, that's why it's good to share knowledge.
Have been using outlets for decades and the striper tool was just an amazing revelation. Thank you!
40 years ago I had learned that from a manufacturers rep that was doing an in store demo, in the electrical warehouse, I shopped at, he was pretty good at showing us that his products were superior to others especially the cheap counterfeit options from across the border, the wire stripper was pretty neat she forgot to show how to make the loop for screw connection... use the little hole next to stripper to bend the wire, remember to use the correct side because if you don't the wire won't lock in when tightening the screw it will creep from behind the screw head . ps the only ones I ever taught that to, were my trainees... they would always laugh... I told them it was how the non electrican did it, not having the right tool for the job...
This only works with Eaton brand receptacles. Doesn't work on Leviton or Pass and Seymour brand receptacles, so keep that in mind when purchasing them..
Never heard of this before. I just checked my stock of outlets and they don't have that feature. I buy bulk outlets from a supplier and have no idea of the make.
I’ve never used Eaton Duplex Receptacles I have worked on a few Eaton panels, I just use a good old locking blade electricians knife they work great for removing jacket and stripping. That was interesting though I never knew Eaton built strippers into their Duplex Receptacles!
Well this might explain why I never noticed those strippers on my Leviton outlets.
I do stand corrected. Appears Hubbell and Arrow Hart (more commercial/industrial use) also offers this feature as well. I think they're all under the same umbrella though. Gotta say, It's a great little idea, but, if you're going to be banging out 40-50 trim outs before your first smoke/vape/coffee/beer break, you had *better* have your strippers with you. or your hands are going to be killing you by the end of the day. lol!
@@nonelost1 Same here! I was puzzled beyond all hell when I saw this!
It was one of those moments like when you find out about those tabs on the end of the Saran/aluminum wrap box.
Talk about feeling like a dinosaur?
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You just schooled me, a master electrician. Much respect.
Nice bear!
Guess you aren't a "master" afterall.
Good thing you aren't a master painter
Not so much a Master after all Chante.
@@ia7277 or a master baiter
It's important to note that the stripping feature is only on the Eaton brand of receptacles. This brand is commonly available at Lowe's in the U.S. Eaton used to brand all their devices as Cooper before, so receptacles with that older name should have the strippers too. It's pretty rough to use. A good pair of wire strippers are much easier! But like Leah said, it works in a pinch!
I only use one wire stripper at a time. Not a pair of them.
Always use strippers in pairs bud, always.
I invented the Eaton outlet and I am just finding this out. Incredible
All my wire strippers handle multiple gauges. The outlet only handles two, just like a pair of scissors!
Lowe's apparently switched brands. Until recently they sold Pass & Seymour wiring devices in all their local stores. Many if not most of these were made in China although I liked their faceplates which were made here in the USA. I prefer to use Leviton receptacles and switches which are made in USA. However their GFCI receptacles and porcelain lampholders are made in China too! I hate to use Chinese made devices but sometimes I have no choice. Eaton recently bought Cooper which is a descendant of Eagle Electric which was based in Long Island City, Queens. They had a manufacturing building next to the Queensboro Plaza subway station. The area is now so built up it looks just like Manhattan!