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Default Crimp-and-tape vs. wirenuts -- for hots?

Percival P. Cassidy wrote:
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


You would use the system as designed by the manufacturer. There is a
matching cap designed to be used with those connectors. You can get them
at a real electrical supply house.