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Teflon tape is gas permeable except as a thread wrap

and is not an ideal way to shield the connection from degredation. The seepage of gas is slow, but occurs nonetheless.

Additionally, clamped wires can be unstable and may have varying degrees of resistance along the length of the clamp. Properly soldered and varnished would be more stable over time. The keys are the proper solder joint and the composition of the solder.



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