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SWA cable stripping


What tools do you presently use to strip back an SWA cable?? Most common method uses Hacksaw and utility Knife.

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I personally use a pair of croppers to cut back SWA cable. I find this the quickist way but this method only works on armoured cables up to 4mm 3core. Anything bigger then basicly I use what you suggested!

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