In article fc1xd.283378$R05.19255@attbi_s53, "ML"
wrote:

Ok, but tinned copper doesn't corrode, either. As to barewire,
what about corrosion?


"MINe 109" wrote in message
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In article 3V%wd.592821$D%.480755@attbi_s51, "ML"
wrote:

If tinning bare wire before connecting to a post is an acceptable
practice, and tinned copper is a better conductor than gold
plated copper; then why wouldn't tinned copper spades be
preferred over gold plated copper spades for terminal
connectors?

Do people really like spending 20USD per 4 connector
spades? 20USD will buy about 100 tinned copper
spades from an electrical mail order company.

I don't see the justification for buying the gold plated
spades. Someone please give me a TECHNICAL
explanation!

That's odd: the latest bulletin from Tweak Central? prefers bare wire.
However, the "technical" explanation is gold is good because it doesn't
corrode like copper does.

Take it up with Tweak Central?.

And don't top-post.

Stephen