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Installing a switch panel to eliminate my birds nest
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<blockquote data-quote="LDUBS" data-source="post: 494030" data-attributes="member: 21536"><p>I just try to adhere to the code, which I consider the minimum standard. The following is from a West Marine article covering ABYC standards and best wiring practices: </p><p></p><p><em>"Most wire problems happen at the connections, and the experts are mostly in agreement on this one. Connections should be mechanically connected, not just soldered. Per ABYC (E-11.16.3.7), “Solder shall not be the sole means of mechanical connection in any circuit”. Further, crimping provides a solid mechanical connection resistant to “cold joints” breaking under fatigue, and removes strain."</em></p><p></p><p>I did not quote the part specifically prohibiting use of wire nuts on boats.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LDUBS, post: 494030, member: 21536"] I just try to adhere to the code, which I consider the minimum standard. The following is from a West Marine article covering ABYC standards and best wiring practices: [I]"Most wire problems happen at the connections, and the experts are mostly in agreement on this one. Connections should be mechanically connected, not just soldered. Per ABYC (E-11.16.3.7), “Solder shall not be the sole means of mechanical connection in any circuit”. Further, crimping provides a solid mechanical connection resistant to “cold joints” breaking under fatigue, and removes strain."[/I] I did not quote the part specifically prohibiting use of wire nuts on boats. [/QUOTE]
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