Thanks for catching my email. Was using my shop computer. Either I
forgot, or it forgot, to enter a subject!

Excellent info. That's what I curious about. I will not use the XLPE

This page

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=515640&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=50%BA&start=20

shows butt connectors that ooze adhesive (acting as a sealant) when
heated. This might be them, or at least the same type:

http://www.marinco.com/product/adhesive-lined-heat-shrink-butt-connectors

Those look excellent!

Neil.

On Tue, Nov 6, 2012 at 5:36 PM, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote:

> At 06:08 PM 11/6/2012, neil n wrote:
>>
>> Will the XLPE not take well to soldering? Any other reasons to not use
>> it?  (this will be used with headlight upgrade)
>
>
> Soldering should be fine although I must emphasize that you must have a
> sound mechanical joint (Western Union splice for example) *before* soldering
> as solder is not load-bearing.  I personally favor marine-grade butt crimp
> connectors with shrink tube/glue to seal against any entry; but regular 3M,
> T&B Answorth or other good quality butt connectors should be ok.  Nylon
> insulation is better than vinyl, but either is ok for automotive use.
>
> Stress relief must be carried up the wire beyond the point where any solder
> has wicked, as otherwise there will be a hard spot that will break
> prematurely.
>
> I have to warn against using XLPE wire for this application.  XLPE is meant
> to be run in a raceway, for wiring a switchboard or similar low-vibration
> applications.  Automotive use is a very severe environment, and automotive
> wire has 19 strands (in the medium sizes) for a reason.
> Ref:
> http://www.awcwire.com/ProductSpec.aspx?id=XLPE-Control-Cable-UL-SIS-XHHW-2
> http://www.awcwire.com/ProductSpec.aspx?id=Type-GPT

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