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

On Jul 30, 3:11 pm, (Chris Lewis) wrote:
.... The wire _must_ be positively connected, whether by wirenut,
solder or proper crimp device. Electrician's tape is an insulator,
not a crimp device.


I use tape as insurance. Use a wire nut, then wrap tape over that. I
suppose if the wire nut is on correctly it's not necessary, but it
makes me feel better.