Jokari type automatic strippers

[LukeD]

The ones that will "get inside " back boxes etc to strip . ANy good ?

 

[telectrix]

not bad but struggle with some cable sheaths.

 

[SparkySy]

Yes absolutely brilliant! Before I bought mine I always used a ck electricians knife to strip cable. What a revolution, I really like it but they should make a bigger pair for 4-6mm!
Sy

 

[ferg]

They are brilliant but as Tel has said struggles with some outer sheathing.
Prysmian cables seem to be the main culprit, I think it's something to do with not using chalk in the manufacturing process.

 

[LukeD]

And theres me liking Prysmian cables ! Ive noticed the chalk makes a huge difference .Not sure what other brand to use as Screwfix is super close to me and their cable prices not too bad.

 

[Pete999]

The ones that will "get inside " back boxes etc to strip . ANy good ?

Not for me Mate folding knife every time

 

[SparkySy]

I was very much of that opinion too @Pete999 it was the way I was taught to do it, but I couldn't believe how much faster & easier these made life, even on flex, cat 5 ect you can strip it with no damage to the insulation, fast!

 

[nicebutdim]

And theres me liking Prysmian cables ! Ive noticed the chalk makes a huge difference .Not sure what other brand to use as Screwfix is super close to me and their cable prices not too bad.

I notice that Toolstation stock Pitacs and their price is currently slight lower than Screwfix - not sure if there's one close to you, but one big shed is the same as another and Pitacs seems to have a decent reputation.

 

[LukeD]

I notice that Toolstation stock Pitacs and their price is currently slight lower than Screwfix - not sure if there's one close to you, but one big shed is the same as another and Pitacs seems to have a decent reputation.

If its nice to work with and easy to strip etc .I will buy it. The copper side of cable is not something i have heard to be a issue these days ????

 

[telectrix]

and prysmian T/E is a nightmare if cold.

 

[123]

If its nice to work with and easy to strip etc .I will buy it. The copper side of cable is not something i have heard to be a issue these days ????

Its fine to work with and strip, got a load of it when toolstation price was way below every wholesaler in price

 

[nicebutdim]

My experience of both cables is extremely limited but, as above, I found Pitacs easy to strip - easier than Prysmian, in fact.

 

[LukeD]

will try some 1.5mm .cheers

 

[gazdkw82]

I use a knipex one that slightly cuts the insulation of t+e. It's pretty good. Nor had it long and heard it wears out quick so I will have to see on that

 

[LewisM]

Doncaster cables the is very easy to strip works well with the ideal automatic strippers

 

[telectrix]

2nd vote for donk cable.

 

[Pete999]

I use a knipex one that slightly cuts the insulation of t+e. It's pretty good. Nor had it long and heard it wears out quick so I will have to see on that

OK for new house wiring I suppose, but for for me

 

[GBDamo]

OK for new house wiring I suppose, but for for me

Not surprising Pete, it took the industrial revolution to get flint out of your tool box.

 

[telectrix]

pete's heat shrink tool is matchlock.

 

[Pete999]

Not surprising Pete, it took the industrial revolution to get flint out of your tool box.

Just protecting myself mate

 

[Pete999]

pete's heat shrink tool is matchlock.

Not at all got a nice heat gun thank you very much Tel. not bin used in anger for a while