[Alberg30] Re: soldered wiring

[R.C. Alley]

And, the presumption that a crimp fitting is the proper way to accomplish
marine wiring (per ABYC) is based on a "professional" installation.  Most
pros use a ratcheting crimping tool (about $25) which gives consistent,
reliable crimps in a range of sizes. I bought one about halfway through
re-wiring 219 when I noticed that my late day crimps weren't worth a damn
because of hand fatigue.  Money well spent.  Good automotive parts stores
have these tools for less than the marine suppliers--surprise!!

Rob
----- Original Message -----
From: "gordon white" <gewhite at crosslink.net>
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Sent: Friday, February 14, 2003 5:00 PM
Subject: [Alberg30] Re: soldered wiring


>   Many years ago I re-installed the wiring panel and carefully soldered
> the connections. Did a good job, too, using rosin core solder.
> Unfortunately, on a boat you get enough motion that the stiff
> solder-covered portions of the wire end tended to fail through fatigue.
> And even rosin flux seemed to attract corrosion, or at least moisture.
> So now I crimp my connections. They have lasted about nine years so far.
> ALWAYS use stranded marine-grade wire.
>
>  Gordon White A-275, BRIGADOON II
>
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