The other connection from a ring is a spade, which is the one that can wiggle out. Great insight this episode.

lots of great info. Keep handy some "Scotch Super 33" electrical tape in the appropriate colors when re-purposing wire. A little wrap of black tape on that red wire and a wrap of white tape on that yellow wire (on both ends) would let you or someone in the future know that the wire has been re-purposed and what the wires function/purpose is. Also never pull the tape to "cut" it, always use a razor/knife on the electrical tape, it keeps it from retracting and loosing/lifting off. I keep a single edge razor blade in the plastic case the tape comes in. Looking forward to more.

Another nice video. I use dielectric grease on all my connections. It really does slow corrosion.

Man, I really enjoy your videos. I love seeing how people do things.

Good video James as an Electrician of over 30 years and having worked in many countries and on all types of wiring from 66kV 66000 volts to 110V I still find it strange that in the USA the Live Wire (hot ) is black and the Black on DC is negative most systems I have worked on Red is Live Black is Neutral and green is earth on AC and Red is Positive and Black is Negative on DC I once worked on an oil rig being built for the gulf of Mexico and we had to wire every thing the way you are doing really tested us to remember to do it the US way any way I have watched all your videos and am really enjoying them oh one other thing if working on your AC remove the plug outside on the dock as well just to be extra safe even put the plug side on your deck so you don't get some good Samaritan seeing your cable switch is off and deciding to do you a favor and switch it back on that will really mess up your day keep up the good work

that was really cool! I didn't realize that soldering was a bad idea! Makes perfect sense! That's good to know! Thanks man!

Again James everything that you're doing I have to do this is very informative I can't tell you how important it is anyway another good episode see you soon peace out.

Nice video, informative. I appreciate that you research and go for it. Well done.

Never heard of premelted solder dripping... Ive seen some shit. Not that kinda shit. It is good to keep em seperated. Not on top of each other but stagered down by bout an inch. Great ideas! Clean and serviceable!! Good one!!

That Upside down plug is an argument that has been on going with electricians for decades. Among other things, I hold Journeyman cert's as an electrician, plumber and I hold a in Master in electronics systems (low voltage). Mount the AC outlet the way you want. the only recommendation I would offer is one that you have already covered... USE hard crimped circle connectors. That is over kill for buildings, but necessary for mobile equipment and damn sure for boats. If your boats grounding is correct and you are using adequate ground fault circuit breakers, it doesn't matter one bit which way the outlet is placed. I will put money on someone commenting to the error of my thinking. And this is the debate that will never be resolved.

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Most AC/DC problems I’ve seen are from loose and corroded connections. Cheap clips and a lack of silicone grease. I swear by those heat shrink connectors!

the AC and DC distribution panels should be separate and at least there should be a cover behind the AC portion which is closed by mechanical means (screws) not easily opened.

great video, just want to check you are grounding the AC system to the 12 V battery post and engine block ?

Those connectors might be good in my Baja bug

Please isolate the backside of the ac switch! Greetings from Holland!!!

Just crank up the volume of your AC/DC music and you’ll be wiring in rhythm just fine.

how do I send you email? I have things you may want for your boat. I prefer privacy if you know what I mean. I'm not a social media person..