i agree. it may be overkill, but its cheap, easy, and works every time.

randy

"Robert Barr" wrote in message
m...
The only stranded - solid connection that I trust is solder. You'll
likely get about 37 other different opinions...

You can 'tin' the stranded end so it acts more like solid wire under the
wire nut.

toller wrote:
I have to make some connections inside an electrical box between #10
solid and stranded #12.
I tried wirenuts, but it doesn't seem particularly secure.
I have only used crimp connectors on standed; can they be used on solid?
If not, then what? Thanks.