Owen Duffy wrote:


My comments about wire nuts were about wire nuts as most of us understand.

I would not use wire nuts for your earth system.

Split bolt connectors are fine for your purpose.

Owen

Thanks for the learnin' sir! Now I know, and I wouldn't
use wire nuts either! I'm even leery about them in my
house wiring! The split-bolt connector is what I had in
mind.

Thanks again

Irv VE6BP

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On Mar 15, 11:22 pm, Irv Finkleman wrote:
Owen Duffy wrote:

My comments about wire nuts were about wire nuts as most of us understand.

I would not use wire nuts for your earth system.

Split bolt connectors are fine for your purpose.

Owen

Thanks for the learnin' sir! Now I know, and I wouldn't
use wire nuts either! I'm even leery about them in my
house wiring! The split-bolt connector is what I had in
mind.

Thanks again

Irv VE6BP

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Irv Finkleman,
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada

16 guage and larger I tend to crimp, bolt, ect. smaller I solder.

Jimmie