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From: "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid>
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Subject: Re: electrical deaths
Date: Tue, 3 Dec 2024 15:08:57 +0100
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On 2024-12-03 12:32, Don Y wrote:
> On 12/3/2024 4:10 AM, Arie de Muijnck wrote:
>> On 2024-12-03 00:20, Joe Gwinn wrote:
>>
>> .....
>>>
>>> I don't either, because the approved euro terminal strips don't
>>> provide plates for the smaller wire sizes.  I also use the euro
>>> terminal strips inside appliances, and if I'm connecting finely
>>> stranded wire, I tin the wire with 63-37 solder to consolidate it, and
>>> clamp that.
>>>
>>> Joe Gwinn
>>
>>
>> DON'T! The tin will flow slowly under pressure, and loose the connection.
>> It was a common habit in the Netherlands until forbidden. With a reason.
> 
> +1
> 
> We had been commissioned to build a test set for an IBM division.
> We "went the extra mile" and tinned the stranded wire before securing
> under screws.
> 
> Their inspector came in and "failed" every such connection
> 
> In hindsight, it made perfect sense.
> 
>> Unless of course you mean you have a clamp with a spring that will 
>> adjust?

Or perhaps actually solder the brass connector, and then screw the 
connector.

-- 
Cheers, Carlos.