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Old 08-12-2019, 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by NoBones View Post
Ditto on Frizz...



Also use only tin coated copper wire over anything else...



Later
This is also a must. Glad you brought that up.




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Originally Posted by JohnC View Post
Just an informational question - I have always stayed away from solder for marine connectors for fear of galvanic action (solder being a dissimilar metal).
Have you had any trouble with corrosion at the solder?


I think the key has to do with what you said about it being sealed. Tin coated wire seals the copper, The solder seals the wire and fills the air spare around the strands, the wire jacket also seal the wire and the heat shrink with glue seals the air from all under it. Keeps the salt air and moisture out of it. There could be some slight reactions between the dissimilar metals but it will be minor in comparison to salt air or moisture.
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