Questions and Answers for Klein Tools Wire Stripper/Cutter 16-26 AWG Stranded

A:  No, outlet wires are 12 and 14 gauge

A:  Yes if you use the larger slots, but make sure that you don't ring the wire. Household residential wires used for outlets are either 14 or sometimes 12 gauge wire so they are thicker than these strippers are intended to be used for.

A:  The model # 11046 Wire Strippers are designed for 16-26 AWG stranded. Please see the following Klein Tools wire strippers: Model # 11045 Wire Stripper/Cutter (10-18 AWG Solid) Model # 11054 Klein-Kurve Wire Stripper and cutter for 8-16 AWG Solid and 10-18 AWG Stranded Model # 11055 Klein-Kurve Wire Stripper/Cutter for 10-18 AWG Solid and 12-20 AWG Stranded

A:  This tool is for smaller gauge wire sizes. The yellow handle version is for wire sizes up to 10 gauge. Use that one, it is the same cost.

A:  Technically no these are for 16 to 26 awg. Control wires to data wires like cat 5e or cat 6, belden cable basically for small wire. The pair like these with the yellow handles would be more what your looking for. Outlet wire??? Talking about wire for a switch or receptical Is usually 14-12 awg

A:  Yes, as long as the gauge wire is in the range of the stripper.

A:  This cutter is for use with stranded wire.

A:  Yes, but don't clamp down too tight on stranded wire as the diameter is slightly larger and subject to nicking the wire.

A:  Yes

A:  The Klein Tools 11046 Wire Stripper is designed to strip and cut 16-26 AWG stranded (1.0-.14 mm²).