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Default threaded wire connectors

Aaron Fude wrote:
Hi,

I've recently realized that I don't feel comfortable making wire nut
connections with threaded wire. I can actually make a mean connection
with solid wires that professional electricians commend me on. But when
it comes to making a connection b/w the solid wires and one threaded
wire (as in a recessed light) I feel that the threaded wire loosens the
connection. It makes me especially nervous realizing that the junction
box is getting covered by drywall.

What's the trick in making a solid connection with a threaded wire? Are
there special connectors that can take stranded wire? For example, I
like the spring connections on speakers, but perhaps that's not
permanent enough for 120v since springs fatigue...

Many thanks for your thoughts in advance,

Aaron

Hi,
Do you mean stranded wire? I never experienced problem using proper size
wire nuts over the years as long as I remember. I think hiding junction
box with drywall is a big no, no. Think what is the reason you installed
junction box? Speakers? I use banana plugs.