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Default did I do a Bad Thing?

On May 3, 3:44*pm, Nate Nagel wrote:
Question is, are there any negative implications of tinning a stranded
wire that goes under a screw? *(loosening over time, etc?)


Yes. Solder is infamous for both loosening screws and causing wire to
slip from under screws.

Makes a dandy lubricant.
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