"Percival P. Cassidy" wrote in message
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On 07/21/07 08:39 am JoeSpareBedroom wrote:

One more time: The tape is sloppy, and if the crimp is done right, there
is absolutely no need for it.

These are the plain copper cylinders (more or less) that are crimped onto
the wires. As supplied, they have no insulation, so obviously if they are
used on hots or neutrals they need to be insulated afterwards. What would
you use other than tape -- or shrinkwrap, I guess?

Perce


Since the wrong kind of crimps were used, I would cut them out and change
them to insulated crimps. If you have the wrong connectors, you don't use
them and try and make them right. You stop the work until you have the right
thing. A cob job might be appropriate when making toast, but not when wiring
a house (or car, boat, or anything else).