Wow, I'd have fits if I couldn't use stranded wire, particularly in Walker Duct.
As for Ideal's new product: I wish I'd had it the last time I faced short taps. If ever you have to produce timely service work, then you know that re-pulling conductors is just not going to be tolerated.
As for second guessing Ideal -- I don't.
I must be lucky -- but I've never had to go back and correct my work due to faulty materials or installation. But then, I never rush make-up, never use the cheapest materials on offer to pinch a penny.
As for Ideal quality: they are the preferred make of wirenuts out my way. We go through them by the bag and the drum.
