08-02-2022, 01:01 AM
I'm curious about @"BusNit"'s comment...
Are you suggesting that Alumiconn connectors are not good because aluminum wire is subpar (vs Copper)? Or that Alumiconn connections are inferior to solder?
I would strongly disagree with both of those statements. Alumiconn mechanical connections will far outlast solder, include intrinsic error-free shielding, improve in benefit as you increase the number of conductors, and are far better for joining various mismatched wire (which, when in this situation, should never be soldered -vs- a mechanical connection).
I'm betting I read that wrong; however, I thought it might be good to clarify for others reading the post, particularly considering so many layman believe that solder is superior to mechanical connections, despite being objectively, and demonstrably false. From the standpoint of science/engineering -- solder is a dissimilar metal that degrades and suffers far more issues than nearly ever alternative professionally-made connection.
Are you suggesting that Alumiconn connectors are not good because aluminum wire is subpar (vs Copper)? Or that Alumiconn connections are inferior to solder?
I would strongly disagree with both of those statements. Alumiconn mechanical connections will far outlast solder, include intrinsic error-free shielding, improve in benefit as you increase the number of conductors, and are far better for joining various mismatched wire (which, when in this situation, should never be soldered -vs- a mechanical connection).
I'm betting I read that wrong; however, I thought it might be good to clarify for others reading the post, particularly considering so many layman believe that solder is superior to mechanical connections, despite being objectively, and demonstrably false. From the standpoint of science/engineering -- solder is a dissimilar metal that degrades and suffers far more issues than nearly ever alternative professionally-made connection.