"Roy L. Fuchs" wrote in message
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Snipped excellent response..

I agreed with you in the last thread, and I agree now. When you need
reliability, use the correct size wire, apply it per the terminal strip
manufacturer's recommendations, and don't use jury-rigged methods such as
folding, soldering, etc.

I would point out to the OP that the terminal strip shown is a cheap type,
which looks like the one Radio Shack sells for experimenters. It will work
fine if the wire size is large enough. As others have mentioned, a better
device with a clamping plate will accomodate a wider range of wire types and
sizes, and might meet the requirements without the questionable methods.
This is pretty much the norm for industrial control terminals.

Ben Miller
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