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<p>We've used both, and I've been less than satisfied with the
Buchanan crimp. I rate it better than wire nuts, but not near as
good as Polaris. Polaris type connectors have a separate
connector for each wire, so each wire's connection is independent,
like a buss bar. The wires can easily be removed, reinstalled,
retorqued, and its easier to check voltage without disturbing the
connections.</p>
<p>IF you look at an outdoor rated wire nut (or the Polaris), its
filled with goo, and has an extra fitting to keep the goo in, and
moisture out. The Buchanan does not, so it really looks like an
indoor rated connection only to me. <br>
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<div><font color="#000000">Some point back we transitioned from
polaris lugs to buchanan crimps/caps (doping our wires in
noalox) for our jbox splices. I know there have been a few
conversations on here about this. Seems like a much more
robust connection than anything we have used prior. But now
we have an inspector who isn't in support of using them for
outdoor/damp locations. To be fair (although it seems like a
far superior connection) Ideal doesn't have documentation to
support outdoor use. I know a lot of folks on here have had
solid/long lasting results though. In any event, we may have
to transition away from buchanan crimps and wondering what
you all recommend as your second (or first) choice? Or if
anyone has experience with supporting this application when
dealing with inspectors? Do we go back to polaris lugs? I
know there was a conversation a while back about failures
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<div><font color="#000000">Thanks for any thoughts.</font></div>
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