I like to use a new one whenever possible. I try to make sure that I always have a few nuts of every size in a bag in my gang box. (I hate having to order 50 blue when I need 3).

CTwireman: I have found (especially in the bags of 500+) that the spring is dead on a small %. Either new or old, it doesn't matter. Really annoying when you put a nut on a splice and the spring pops out! [Linked Image] It's something that happens to everyone I think, and we all hate it! I've thrown a lot of wire nuts across a building in frustration!

[This message has been edited by Elec_VA (edited 03-21-2003).]

Pete