Fasteners in general? or for a specific purpose? This thread was about electrical connectors.
To the extent possible I only use 316 or 316L fasteners.
Terminal connectors
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To the extent possible I only use 316 or 316L fasteners.
That's a little vague. For terminal strips or similar connections use the screw that came with the device. Spraying the device with Boeshield or another anti-corrosion compound, should prevent or reduce corrosion.
On batteries it is ok to use SS nylon nuts and washers so long as there is no SS between the connectors and the bottom connector and the battery.
In 40 years of freshwater sailing on Lake Ontario, I've never had an issue with corrosion on the electrical connections. Even with 2 years in saltwater, I've not had an issue with corrosion on the connectors.
jssailem
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- Oct 22, 2014
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That is tin plated, and the black tin oxide is what happens when it has been exposed to salt water. So it is normal. Cut one and see if it has copper inside. If so, then it is tinned copper. Whether the crimp fits your die correctly and forms a tight crimp is another factor. If it does, then you have good terminals.
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Mark
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But I have used the cheap ones with no apparent failings. The cheap ones seem to use thinner metal and maybe the strength is less, but I never rely on the crimp for strain. Definitely look for tinned solid copper.
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But I have used the cheap ones with no apparent failings. The cheap ones seem to use thinner metal and maybe the strength is less, but I never rely on the crimp for strain. Definitely look for tinned solid copper.
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