My experience is that when you solder, the flux wicks back into the stranded
wire. While the soldered connection is solid,
the area of wire with the flux corrodes from the salt spray. If you must
solder, cover the splice with heat shrinkable tubing
with adhesive. When the adhesive melts a watertight connection will be made.

Regard's

Mike N2MS

"beaufortnc" wrote in message
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Hi,

In my quest for the "perfect" marine electrical connection, I've heard
and read a variety of opinions.

In general, most sources agree on the majority of subjects (tinned
wire/connectors, correct sizing, etc...)

However, when it comes to the subject of whether to solder connections
or not, it seems that there is some disagreement.

Are high quality mechanical connections, made with the proper tool, and
protected with adhesive heat shrink enough?

Some think that it isn't.

Any thoughts?

Thanks,

Mike.