Naio wrote:
I'm happy to get professionally-made cables when I install my DC system! Are genuinedealz soldered or crimped? I don't see the answer on their website.
But I'd also like to expand my options for when I need to do DIY fixes immediately, like while camping. Between the ice machine in the van, it happens a lot. And my hands are pretty messed up.
For those who use a mini torch, how large of wire can you do with that?
I would expect Genuinedealz like most any other "professional" outfit WILL crimp only.
Not a slight against them or any others but it IS done because it is QUICK, FAST AND CHEAP.
Think about this, in the time it takes to make a proper solder connection you can easily crimp 20,30 perhaps even 40 crimp connections..
Soldering takes time to prep, MUST HAVE CLEAN EVERYTHING), takes time to HEAT the connection, takes time for the connection to cool.
Soldering is an "art" but once you learn the basics can be applied to many different situations.
My Dad, taught me how to solder wire when I was young and nearly 50 yrs later, I still am learning new applications..
Learning how to solder wire properly has served me well, was able to pickup sweating copper pipe very easily, very rarely have ever had pin holes and rework on plumbing..
Recently, I decided to try the old school autobody method of "leading" or "body soldering" as it is now called instead of using plastic body filler..
Clean the metal well, apply auto body tinning flux/solder, wipe off with clean cloth then lightly heat the steel until the body solder turns to a putty like consistency.. Push body lead around with wooden paddles to smooth out..
Make a mistake, reheat and do over again..
Not sure I would ever want to mess with the cheap plastic body filler that often breaks, cracks and fails after a few years any more..
