On Sun, Jul 18, 2010 at 11:31:55AM -0500, S/V Sarks wrote:
>
> Question....
> Why do YOU not solder end fittings in general ?
If I recall correctly - and it's been a mort of years since I read it -
the ABYC spec prohibits soldered end fittings. However, that's not my
primary reason: in terms of the mechanical structure of the connection,
I don't like the idea of a rigid place inside the wire where it will
flex all day long with the motion of the boat (same reason that I
wouldn't use non-stranded wire.) It's a minor detail, and might not be
as damaging as I suspect it of being - but large issues consist of small
details, and it's a no-cost option.
I also like spritzing a shot of Teflon grease into any non-sealed
connections, particularly if they're exposed to the weather, or could
get splashed with salt water (e.g., the bilge pump wires that come off
my outboard.) Another minor detail that makes my life less
maintenance-intensive. :)
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