[volt-nuts] Removal of tinning from copper wire

[Charles P. Steinmetz]

John wrote:

>Asked and some answers on Google:

One other potential worry -- whatever you use, it will wick between 
the wire strands and under the insulation, and it's pretty much dead 
certain that you will never get it all rinsed out.  Not so much of a 
problem with spade lugs, but potentially a real problem with stranded 
wire.  Much better to get some unplated copper wire and use the 
plated wire for another project.

Also, is the OP absolutely certain that the plating is tin?  Nickel 
is more usual.  If it is tin, is there lead, as well (solder-plated)?

Best regards,

Charles