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Originally Posted by mcr1010
As an extra precaution, if possible, when using wire nuts to connect stranded wires, and especially stranded wire to solid copper, it is best to solder the wires after twisting together, and then install the wire nuts and tape.
Wire nuts have a tendency to cut thru stranded wires and lose conductivity resulting in wire overheating, but usually don't cut thru the solder.
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Good point- i am not great at soldering, especially laying on my back over head, so i decided to not do that. I think the new junction box and the shrink tight will reduce the chance of vibration loosening the wire nut. I will periodically re-check the wire nuts though and might solder them in the future.
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