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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 22-11-2017, 12:49
Replies: 108
Views: 27,635
Posted By BlackHeron
Re: Do you really need tinned wire and lugs?

I can buy a copy of the NEC without having to join the organization and being forced to support them financially and being counted as a "member."
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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 22-11-2017, 07:48
Replies: 108
Views: 27,635
Posted By BlackHeron
Re: Do you really need tinned wire and lugs?

But apparently if you dare to challenge, question or criticize them on a public forum you get attacked by industry wonks who shoot back at you with personal criticisms and even insults. I didn't...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 22-11-2017, 07:18
Replies: 108
Views: 27,635
Posted By BlackHeron
Re: Do you really need tinned wire and lugs?

I can go to the public library and check out a copy of the NEC and read it for free. It is not under copyright. In fact, since it is public law in most jurisdictions it must be view-able by the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 19-11-2017, 18:57
Replies: 108
Views: 27,635
Posted By BlackHeron
Re: Do you really need tinned wire and lugs?

You need to PAY MONEY just to look at their "rules." It's pretty expensive too. That tells me all I need to know about them. (I do have an illegal pirate copy I downloaded on the internet. Argh)
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 18-11-2017, 14:18
Replies: 108
Views: 27,635
Posted By BlackHeron
Re: Do you really need tinned wire and lugs?

That isn't USA color codes. Not sure what it is.

US standard color standards are:

Black/Red or Black/White = low voltage (or at least what laymen call low voltage as electricians call...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 18-11-2017, 12:40
Replies: 108
Views: 27,635
Posted By BlackHeron
Re: Do you really need tinned wire and lugs?

Or not.

I'm a commercial electrician and have worked on a lot of outdoor industrial jobs in harsh conditions that make saltwater seem like a breeze. Ever worked building and repairing the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 18-11-2017, 12:28
Replies: 108
Views: 27,635
Posted By BlackHeron
Re: Do you really need tinned wire and lugs?

RF is a whole 'nother kettle of fish. Plus these antenna feedlines are often carrying quite a bit of current and DO get quite hot. I've seen more than one boat where there was no feedline or lower...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 18-11-2017, 08:41
Replies: 108
Views: 27,635
Posted By BlackHeron
Re: Do you really need tinned wire and lugs?

It is not requirement. It is only a recommendation. Look it up.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 18-11-2017, 07:06
Replies: 108
Views: 27,635
Posted By BlackHeron
Re: Do you really need tinned wire and lugs?

That crimp looks awful to me. What did you use to crimp it? A hammer and a cold chisel? A decent hydraulic crimper is <$40 on Amazon. Why destroy good $5+ each marine-grade lugs with cave-man...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 17-11-2017, 17:25
Replies: 108
Views: 27,635
Posted By BlackHeron
Re: Do you really need tinned wire and lugs?

Tinned wire is not proof against corrosion. It helps, but is not a magic bullet.

In fact, with the added costs of tinned wire it might be more cost effective to take that added money and upsize...
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