Not every handyman carries a micro-torch (flame, not flashlight!) and a
roll of solder with them.

-Adam

"Sean H. Breheny" wrote:
>
> Why DON'T they solder household connections? Is it because they would not
> be as easily disconnected and reconnected? It seems to me that things would
> be safer,more reliable, and there would be less voltage drop.
>
> Sean
>
> At 12:46 PM 9/16/99 -0700, you wrote:
> >Of course, I prefer ring terminals crimped & soldered to screw
> >terminals, but, that's probably against code if used for 117VAC or
> >220VAC wiring.
> >
> >  Mark
> >
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