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Originally Posted by jackdale
Nigel Calder recommends soldering.
I have had to backtrack on this one.
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Jack,
Let's be clear and please quote us the reference & page # for your statement. In his book Boat Owners Mechanical and Electrical Manual he shows how to solder, which is good, but he also says the following.
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Originally Posted by Nigel Calder from Boat Owners Mechanical & Electrical Manual Pg. 122
Soldering is a controversial subject. A properly soldered connection creates the best electrical connection, but all too often the soldering is not done properly. In any case, ABYC regulations require that every joint have a mechanical means of connection other than solder. The reason for this is that if the joint gets hot (through excessive resistance or a high current flow) the solder may melt and the joint fall apart. So solder often becomes just an adjunct to a crimped connection, but in this case the solder wicking up the cable creates a hard spot, which is then liable to fail from vibration. The concensus among professionals is that a properly made crimp, done with the proper tools, is frequently a more reliable termination than soldering.
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I don't know how you read that but I don't read it as a recommendation but rather a caution about using solder.