"Harry Muscle" wrote in message
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: OK, so it looks like what I did is not good (soldering the
stranded
: wire before connecting it to the screw terminals on the
outlets).
: However, instead of changing all the wire or getting outlets
that work
: better with stranded wire, can I solder on connectors like
these:
:
: http://www.horseguardfence.com/imgcom/59g_and_wire.jpg
:
: And then connect these to the screw terminals on the outlets?
Can I
: just solder these on or is there any special crimping that
needs to be
: done to these? Do I need a special crimping tool or are these
usually
: made to work with normal pliers.
:
: Thanks,
: Harry
:

IMO, all the same problems will still be present, even more-so,
since with that, there is no J or shepherd's hook to help hold
the wire in place.


If you can't cut/restrip the wires,
FWIW, I think I'd simply pick up a cheap solder-sucker (spring
type, not squeeze-bulb), and clean as much solder off as
possible. Then using a moistened cloth, heat/remove the rest of
the tin coat as much as possible and put it back under the
screws. Watch out for melting the insulation!
The idea is to remove as much of the contact area solder as
possible. Wrap it on the screws & thightten. Info is provided
"as is" and with no guarantee of being acceptable or functional.

Personally, I'd cut/restrip the wires - and use a crimp-on
sized/made for the wires for connection. At the moment, that
soundss easiest/best to me, at least.

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