I'm not sure what you mean by "chock block". In the past I had the challenge
of making in-the-field connections in Beverage wires that contained steel
strands. I used either "wire nuts", or the connectors that are common in
Europe (2 screws into metal sleeve surrounded by plastic insulation, but I
removed the plastic insulation - sold in the USA by Radio Shack). After
twisting the wires tightly together, they were smeared with conductive
grease (Noalox, Penetrox, or similar). Next, the wires were put into the
fastening device which was tightened, and finally weatherproofed using
self-annealing rubber tape. I've never had problems with such connections
several of which gave years of good service in the harsh climate (uv,
temperature, moisture & dryness) at 4X4NJ.
73,
riki, K7NJ - 4X4NJ
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. When knotted
or even clamped it always seems to arc sooner or later. Soldering the
stainless wire without special flux seems nearly impossible - the only way I
have found to overcome the problem is to unravel an inch or so of the ends
and join them in a section of "choc block", covering afterwards with
electrical tape. Temporary fixes can be made by winding a few inches of
copper wire across the joint and around each side. Can anyone suggest other
ways of joining this stuff?
73's
John G3PQA
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