On Mon, 25 Dec 2006 13:45:02 -0500, Terry
wrote:

On Sun, 24 Dec 2006 01:12:15 -0500, wrote:

On 23 Dec 2006 20:58:50 -0800, wrote:

I think that the Scotchloks are the only brand that are approved for
non-twisted mechanical connection.

Ye Gads! I guess you learn something every day. I'm not an electrician
and I've always just worked on my own house, but I've never twisted the
wires first. However, I have always made sure that the wires are
securely fastened in the connector. The good news is that 20-years
later, I haven't had any problems. The bad news is that you've given me
yet another thing to worry about, but thanks anyway.


I would suggest you read the box before you believe this. All major
brands say twisting is NOT necessary.


Because it is not necessary does not mean it is not better.

Twisting them is better.

For some reason, people usually leave that bit out. They seem to
consider "you don't have to" to mean "DON'T".
Mark Lloyd
http://notstupid.laughingsquid.com

"The government of the United States is not, in
any sense, founded on the Christian religion."
-- George Washington