Kent:
To tighten: 1. Pull tie snug by hand. 2. Cut tail about 20 mm from
clasp. 3. Roll tail with needle-nose pliers, like a sardine can lid. This
tightens tie and hides sharp end.
See
http://mpandc.com/practices/Technical_Procedures/PV_wiring/PV_wiring.html
for photos.
Do not over-tighten to avoid wire damage.
William
At 09:25 PM 12/10/2008, you wrote:
Fastenal has stainless ties is various lengths
http://www.fastenal.com/web/products/detail.ex?sku=0710242
For those that haven't used these before, beware that it is difficult to
tighten them.
Kent Osterberg
Blue Mountain Solar
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