... Ok, I'll jump in here,...if I have to splice,say..4 or 5 solid/stranded #12's,I strip a good inch or so off,then I'll hand twist 2 conductors to get the "spiral" going, then add each additional conductor,one at a time,watching the "shoulder" carefully so that all the wire's insulation is even,then twist with linesmans..it usually works nicely,and I cut off the excess squarely,and put on my wire nut..I find this ensures a good bond,and the spiral is usually continuous..
...And yes,I do work live if I have to,I was trained to do so,although I instruct my guys to work dead if possible..it's not only a safety issue,but an economic one as well,they will work more quickly,and efficiently if they're not preoccupied with working live..
Russ
[This message has been edited by Attic Rat (edited 04-26-2004).]
