[Al Skierkiewicz]

Everyone,
You should strip the insulation at least 3/8" but not more than 1/2". Twisting the strands insures the best insertion. Press down on the terminal actuator before inserting the wire and push the wire as far as you can. Release the actuator and give a tug test on the wire. It should not pull out. If it easily pulls out, you have not stripped enough insulation. If a lot of copper is showing, you have stripped too much insulation. It you find you have "whiskers" (a wayward strand) remove the wire, re-twist and reinsert the wire.