Can I remove/reuse this strain relief?

[rick carpenter]

Should be Strain relief

It's electrical and it's in the garage, so I hope this qualifies. I'm replacing the busted bottom half of a trolling motor case. I didn't see the strain relief shown in the pic when I ordered parts. Can I remove this without tearing it up and then reuse it? If not I can tie an underwriter's knot but it may be too bulky. For reference, it's the cable to the battery.

 

[Bert_]

Re: Can I remove/reuse this train relief?

I usually just pinch them with channel locks to remove them. It's pretty easy it just pinches the cord.

 

[Lassen Forge]

Re: Can I remove/reuse this train relief?

Yep, you have to pinch it pretty hard to get it back to round but once compressed it should go out the same way it goes in.

 

[Kevin Essiambre]

Re: Can I remove/reuse this train relief?

That's a Heyco Strain Relief Bushing... very common and very easy to remove.

Use a pair of channel locks, and squeeze the 2 half together. If you can get to the back side, it's even easier to remove.

Sent from my new phone. Autocorrect may have changed stuff.

 

[rick carpenter]

Re: Can I remove/reuse this train relief?

Thanks y'all, I got it off. I thought at first it was one of those ones that snap together.

 

[Mike Folks]

Re: Can I remove/reuse this train relief?

Heyco has a special plier like tool for installation,used it many times building electrical units with power cords.

 

[alfredeneuman]

Re: Can I remove/reuse this train relief?

Heyco has a special plier like tool for installation,used it many times building electrical units with power cords.

The cord grip itself is only 35 cents......The special plier costs $35

 

[MJO]

Re: Can I remove/reuse this train relief?

Heyco has a special plier like tool for installation,used it many times building electrical units with power cords.

They are also available in multiple sizes. I've had them for many years, always a pain to find them when needed but they do work well.

The cord grip itself is only 35 cents......The special plier costs $35

Excellent point, I picked mine up second hand for a buck or two.

 

[NUTTSGT]

If it's in good shape, I would try to use it.


I also fixed your thread title. Next time just shoot me a PM and a link to the thread. Thread titles are easy to change.

 

[rick carpenter]

If it's in good shape, I would try to use it.


I also fixed your thread title. Next time just shoot me a PM and a link to the thread. Thread titles are easy to change.

Thanks. I pushed it up free with a pair of needle nose. It kinda just fits together rather than snaps together, so I was able to re-use it.