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    How to strip BX wire

    I have been searching on this forum for years now and now i figure id share my knowledge with you guys. Well today, after attempting to remove 30 feet from the casing I tried cutting it into 10" lengths, having somebody hold the bx as i pulled the wire. NOTHING !

    Heres how you do it:

    Grab a pair of pliers, i used channel locks, and grab the bx at the first coil. Begin to force it in different directions as if it were a copper pipe you were trying to brake. The coil will eventually come loose. The next part, watch out not to get cut ! The coils are rolled clockwise, which means you must twist the coil youre pulling in the counter clockwise direction. Its rough to do at first but it will get progressively easier. I was able to do the whole 30 foot section in about 6 minutes. After a while youll gwt it. a Hope this helps

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