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On Sun, 24 Dec 2006 00:24:14 GMT,
(Doug Miller)
wrote:

Can you explain how solder between two copper wires provides a lower
resistance connection than direct contact between the wires?


The lead seals it up and prevents corrosion. That is not usually an
issue unless you live at the beach or you are putting this
underground.


Anecdotally, the solder joint is gas tight (or more gas tight) then a
wirenut.
Bob
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