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[sparkync]

sitelights, is this GE II silicon something that can be found at Lowes or Home Depot stores? I'm all for doing the best connections for duration of time. Thanks

[sitelights]

At both stores. The name has changed over the years; it was recently "GE Silicone II Household Glue" (originally "GE.....Sealant") and now "...Kitchen & Bath". The stock number for the new product is GE 284 in the 2.8 FL OZ tube; this is the clear (recommended) type in the most convenient size. Do not buy the type that fits into a caulking gun; that is a different product.

As far as I can determine the formulation is the same with the addition of a miniscule amount of "mold and mildew protection". This is to be expected now that it is marketed for kitchen and baths. The product can be used on "surfaces that will not exceed 400 degree F". The product also comes in black, white and tan but the clear allows you to see what you are doing and is less messy.

Recall that I have recommended the product only for use with the Buchanan crimp caps.

[sparkync]

sitelights, I got my Lowes bill today, and lo and behold there was an advertisement for the GE Silicone II sealant. Thanks for the input again.

[sitelights]

In response to Mike M's question from June 30, 2007:

The books by Jan Moyer have been reviewed in the Book Review forum. The 2nd edition review has not yet been posted. Try the Book Review forum for more info.

While there is substantially more technical information in the second edition compared with the first neither constitutes an installation manual. If you look at the review of the second edition you will see that it consists merely of the table of contents. There is subheading in the "Elements of a Wiring System" section (page 181-183) that evaluates various splicing techniques. The text could be superficially construed as describing the Buchanan method but it actually describes a device known to electricians as a "rocket" (illustrated on page 185) which is more often used for 120v splices.

Incidentally, I note that UL1838 revisions are coming up for a vote by the STP (Standards Technical Panel) and that the panel now includes Jan Moyer. I've been a member of that panel almost 10 years as the sole person that actually is in the design/install business. Jan's participation will bring another viewpoint and a valuable reality check for the theoreticians.