[Alberg30] Re: wiring

[Eckie Prater]

> Subject: RE: [Alberg30] Re: wiring
> it is my understanding that the butt connectors and the related fittings
for wire ends were originally developed for the auto industry, but they
seem to work very well on boats as well.

I have wondered at the 'standard' of using butt connectors on boats.
In equipment panels for hydraulic elevators I was told butt connectors 
help prevent oil wicking from the hydraulic oil pump and valves to the
panel side.
Is this wicking reason they are used on boats?
E


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