In article , "toller" wrote:


The only stranded - solid connection that I trust is solder. You'll
likely get about 37 other different opinions...

I thought a connection that relied on solder was a code violation?

Yes, it is -- but if fastened with a wire nut, the connection relies on the
nut, not the solder.

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

Tin it with solder? Will it hold together when I twist it?

Sure will. Try it and see.