How do I remove wires from endcaps?

sfboarders · 09/22/2009, 09:24 AM

I need to re-do my wiring for my T5 lights and I was wondering how to remove the wires from the endcaps? I'm not a butcher and don't want to cut the wires.

rezaktp · 09/22/2009, 10:01 AM

Insert a small screwdriver in the back to release the sprong clip.

jason2459 · 09/22/2009, 01:28 PM

Just got some icecap endcaps and says to use a paper clip on their's.

luther1200 · 09/22/2009, 01:56 PM

Anything thats thin metal should work fine.

sfboarders · 09/22/2009, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jason2459
Just got some icecap endcaps and says to use a paper clip on their's.

Ok I have the same ones but where exactly do I stick the paper clip?

jason2459 · 09/22/2009, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sfboarders
Ok I have the same ones but where exactly do I stick the paper clip?

edit: looks like there's insertion point right up the bottom where the wiring goes too. Hopefully someone with experience chimes in here. I'd try this.

impur · 09/22/2009, 03:42 PM

I replaced all the endcaps on my T5 fixture recently. I popped off the backs of each endcap then used a small screwdriver to release the wires.

You can also push a paperclip up into the other hole, push it toward the center of the endcap and pull the wire to release.

luther1200 · 09/22/2009, 05:04 PM

Push the paperclip right up next to the wire. Then leave the clip in there and pull out the wire. Then remove the paperclip. You insert the clip just like you would an actual wire. The paperclip doesn't get pinched like the soft copper wire and so you can easily remove it.

sfboarders · 09/22/2009, 06:56 PM

Cool thanks guys! I went through the bottom with a small screwdriver and twisted it slightly and the black part popped out and I can get to the wires.

09/22/2009, 09:24 AM	#1
sfboarders Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: 808 State Posts: 1,356	How do I remove wires from endcaps? I need to re-do my wiring for my T5 lights and I was wondering how to remove the wires from the endcaps? I'm not a butcher and don't want to cut the wires.

09/22/2009, 10:01 AM	#2
rezaktp Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gurnee, IL Posts: 1,407	Insert a small screwdriver in the back to release the sprong clip. __________________ Happy Reefing! Current Tank Info: 180g. Reef w/8-80w t-5's, 70g. Rubbermaid basement sump w/10g. fuge, APEX, Reef Octopus SRO 2000 Skimmer, 1/3hp Aqualogic chiller, 57w Aqua Ultraviolet UV, BRS 2-part w/2-Drews Dosers, 4-MP40wES

09/22/2009, 01:28 PM	#3
jason2459 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,671	Just got some icecap endcaps and says to use a paper clip on their's. __________________ rebuild and recovery log: No more red house, you'll have to click on my name and visit my homepage! You can check out my parameters at reeftronics dot net website and look for my username. Current Tank Info: 180g mixed reef w/ a beananimal overflow to a dolomite RRUGF. \| 20g long G. Smithii Mantis Tank

09/22/2009, 01:56 PM	#4
luther1200 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NJ, shore Posts: 4,376	Anything thats thin metal should work fine. __________________ Matt, 65G reef tank Current Tank Info: 65g reef, mix of sps, lps, few softies. Hoping to upgrade within the year.

09/22/2009, 03:42 PM	#7
impur Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 4,262	I replaced all the endcaps on my T5 fixture recently. I popped off the backs of each endcap then used a small screwdriver to release the wires. You can also push a paperclip up into the other hole, push it toward the center of the endcap and pull the wire to release. __________________ Great spirits often encounter violent opposition from mediocre minds. Current Tank Info: 75gal, 20gal sump, 6-54w T5 TEK

09/22/2009, 05:04 PM	#8
luther1200 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NJ, shore Posts: 4,376	Push the paperclip right up next to the wire. Then leave the clip in there and pull out the wire. Then remove the paperclip. You insert the clip just like you would an actual wire. The paperclip doesn't get pinched like the soft copper wire and so you can easily remove it. __________________ Matt, 65G reef tank Current Tank Info: 65g reef, mix of sps, lps, few softies. Hoping to upgrade within the year.

09/22/2009, 06:56 PM	#9
sfboarders Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: 808 State Posts: 1,356	Cool thanks guys! I went through the bottom with a small screwdriver and twisted it slightly and the black part popped out and I can get to the wires.