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Re: Ground Strap Corrosion prevention
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 6/28/2025 1 Reply

Don't heat shrink those. You can't seal it properly, so water, salt, and "whatever else" just wicks right in, but never dries up.

The braided straps are used for several reasons. I would not recommend using standard wire. If you did, the wire needed would be... Login to read more.

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