How to Release Wires from a Push-In Connection on Electrical Wall Outlets

How to video on how to release the solid copper wire from the back push-in connectors on an electrical wall outlet.

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[backwardhatsoceanconversat]

Who thumbed down this guy!?! He just saved my whole Saturday morning! Still got enough time for a bowl of cereal and looney tunes😁

[mholden]

Nothing more infuriating than doing exactly what he's doing and the wire is just stuck in the switch

[Wayniack]

Excellent! Brief, to the point, and very clear video and description. This is how an instructional video is done right!

[JohnlMc]

I'm glad after fighting with it for a couple minutes, I googled it. This video saved me so much time. Also I didn't have a small screwdriver, so I pulled the tip off a bobby pin. It was like it was made for that slot. Worked like a dream. Thanks.

[nancybryson]

I don't know how to thank you enough for this. I was using pliers to break apart the entire old outlet. To replace five old outlets was taking hours. So dumb. Thanks!

[rbilardo]

I've replaced many outlets in my own homes, and I could never figure out how to remove those wires, so I just cut them off. Thanks for showing us this tip.

[domtom]

Dude, thank you SO MUCH! I just did this last night (first time) IN THE DARK and was successful. The live wire came out without a hitch, but I had to wrestle for a good 10mins with the load wire (top wire). After a few DDT's, RKO's, and Stone Cold Stunners...it finally came loose. Couldn't have done it without your help. Thumbs up for sure! :D

[TMPxFranchisex]

Thanks man. Cause I was sitting here looking at the outlet like it was from another planet lol

[IngotAU]

THANK YOU 😄😄😄! Got the wires out in less than 5 minutes. Took a lot of effort because I was using a mini-screwdriver, but you don't always have the exact tool for the job.

[Jdwilson]

Thank you for this! Took me forever to find a video that actually explained how to get the wires out. Super helpful!!

[monkman]

Thank you for this simple trick. I didn’t have a small flat head so I used the small file on a pair of nail clippers and worked perfect. This is why I love YouTube for people like yourself to help a dumbass like me that jumps right into things and needs people like you to get me out of jams rather than swearing at myself trying to yank those wires out without this trick, lol.

[doa]

Thank you - short sweet and provided the "know how" needed. Good job!

[fabianmahorn]

I appreciate this. When i replace an outlet i usually replace it with the same kind except with a tamper resistant outlet. Several outlets jump from this one outlet and it wasn't installed tight enough so it got loose so it burned a small part of the outlet. It still works but i'd sleep better knowing it was a new one in its place. This saved me a headache of worrying if i would damage the new one trying to git the wire in it. Thanks a lot.

[lonelyman]

Thanks, my God, you saved my day. people like you make an instructional video to share, that is the reason I turn to Youtube when I run into some trouble in life.

[cochise]

Yes it's simple but it was a big help to you!

[trendx]

I owe you a drink my friend. 10-15 minutes and I’m done. Saved me from hiring or waiting on

Tip: use smallest flat head and plus firm you will feel a slight click or give rather. This video works.

[wbendermd]

How could anyone possibly give this excellent video a thumbs Great job, big help, many thanks.

[maykelinortiz]

Thank you, so much for this video!!! I was about to give up after changing two outlets with huge gauge wires.

[luannp]

Glad I came across this video because I had NO clue how to remove the wires from the outlet I was just replacing!

[magus]

Thank you very much. I’m assuming that this isn’t standard practice because yours is like the only video up about how to remove these things. Thank you. Saved me some headache today.