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<p>Wrenches,</p>
<p>I would like to concur with Mike from MDElectricSolar. My rooftop junctions always use Buchanan copper sleeves crimped with the Buchanan C-24 crimp pliers. After twisting the stripped ends together to a length exceeding the sleeve length I apply No-Ox-ID A Special grease to the twist prior to sliding on the sleeve. Then crimp the sleeve with the C-24 pliers which drives the grease into the wire strands. Trim the wire strands at the end of the sleeve and then snap on the insulating cap. I have confidence in this joint. Crimp sleeves are now made by Ideal and the C-24 pliers can be found on eBay.</p>
<p>Eric Stevens, Vermont Made Energy</p>
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Date: Tue, 6 Sep 2016 13:32:00 -0700
From: "MDElectricSolar ." <<a href="mailto:mdelectricsolar@gmail.com">mdelectricsolar@gmail.com</a>>
To: RE-wrenches <<a href="mailto:re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org">re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org</a>>
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Wire nuts
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Again, I am using Buchannon copper crimp sleeves, with a Buchannon crimper,
never seen one NOT work or go BAD. This is the best connection I have seen.
I've never had an inspector open up my rooftop j-box/combiner box and ask
about the listing of my connectors, but as a solar business owner who's
reputation rests on good installation practice, this is the best
connection, and it lasts long term, especially when you fill the crimp cap
with anti-oxidant compound, before you install the cap.
Mike
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