"The Real Tom" wrote in message
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On Tue, 22 Feb 2005 16:45:04 GMT, "Rick" wrote:

Where in the NEC does it prohibit soldered connections?



In summaryl, no splice shall rely on solder for mechanical and
electrical connections per 2002 NEC 110.14(b)

IMHO: this means you can use solder to dress up the splice, or tin the
tips of stranded wire for easier wirenutting.

As for grounding: I remember re-itterates no fusable metals, but
don't remember where. But 110.14(b) basicly says no.



OK-my 1999 copy says there must be a mechanically and electrically secure
joint before soldering...