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Old 02-04-2013, 10:28 AM   #22
Phil Fill
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The cost saving for the wire is so small compared to the over all cost of the refit, I would use the best. Besides if you go cheap then you have to take the time to use the proper connections and shrink wrap which is time and money. You will probable spend more time and money going with non tin vs. tin. Also, I been told electricity is conducted on the out side of the wire that is why multi stand is recommended and the more stands the better.

Don’t be cheap when it comes to electrical and make sure you meet ABYC as surveyors and insurance companies do check. We had an insurance required audit and 75% of his survey was on the electrical, which we had to bring up to ABYC standards, cost us about 3 grand, and 40+ hour of my time. So pay now or pay latter.
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