SoundGuy wrote:
Chris Bryant wrote:
You solder and shrink wrap Romex ?
Not sure where Romex enters into this conversation but sure, it too is just wire so soldering connections beats merely twisting the wires together and wrapping them with electrical tape that will only dry and loosen over time. With solid wire I'd at the very least twist the connection together then secure / insulate it with a suitably sized Marrette Connector, then enclose the entire thing with shrink wrap rather than tape to ensure it doesn't ever come apart.
Romex, or more precisely NM type wire is what is usually used in RVs for 120 volt wiring. IMHO, soldering a 120 volt connection is not the right way to go, I simply cannot see dragging a torch or heavy iron in to install an air conditioner, or any appliance. For other, low voltage connections, rated crimp connectors with adhesive heat shrink is the *only* method that is universally approved, up to, and including spaceflight.
