Soldering instead of crimping
Hi, Would there be any reason not to solder battery connections versus crimping? The application would be for a solar charging system. Moved to Tech Issues forum from DIY.
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Bismuth solder melts at a lower temp than 360, as does SN 63, but electronic techs seem to get a little cranky when you toss them a roll of 40/60 .090" Kester.
Wisdom comes with age and experience. People who cannot solder nor find technicians who can solder will stand on their head trying to convince people crimping is better. I have to laugh when these serious faced folks discover much too rudely for their taste that one of the worst environments on the face of the earth for vibration, a diesel engine, uses a starter motor and alternator with dozens and dozens of soldered connections. Heck, some voltage regulators must have hundreds of wave soldered connections. Industries prohibit soldering solely to cover their rear. They make it code. They make it holy writ. They cannot find people who know how to solder. SIXTY years ago my mother got a job at SYSTRON DONNER, because she, one out of forty applicants, had the talent to solder electrical junctions correctly. But the argument will continue, and I will keep smiling - the guy in the checkerboard suit and paisley tie will continue to sell chainsaws in the Sahara.
Wisdom comes with age and experience. People who cannot solder nor find technicians who can solder will stand on their head trying to convince people crimping is better. I have to laugh when these serious faced folks discover much too rudely for their taste that one of the worst environments on the face of the earth for vibration, a diesel engine, uses a starter motor and alternator with dozens and dozens of soldered connections. Heck, some voltage regulators must have hundreds of wave soldered connections. Industries prohibit soldering solely to cover their rear. They make it code. They make it holy writ. They cannot find people who know how to solder. SIXTY years ago my mother got a job at SYSTRON DONNER, because she, one out of forty applicants, had the talent to solder electrical junctions correctly. But the argument will continue, and I will keep smiling - the guy in the checkerboard suit and paisley tie will continue to sell chainsaws in the Sahara.
