โMay-24-2013 03:28 PM
Moved to Tech Issues forum from DIY.
โJul-18-2013 07:20 AM
Bianchi wrote:
Hi, Would there be any reason not to solder battery connections versus crimping? The application would be for a solar charging system.
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โJul-17-2013 06:25 PM
pcmentor29 wrote:
Is Rosin Core the same as flux core?
โJul-17-2013 06:17 PM
Jagtech wrote:
First of all, on old wire, its best to scrape the wire to remove any corrosion or oxidation. Then use a flux-cored solder (not acid core) for best results.
โJul-17-2013 12:13 PM
โJul-17-2013 10:35 AM
pcmentor29 wrote:
I soldered some wires in my Toyota MH engine compartment. One joint had six wires 14 or 16 gauge. My 40 watt iron wasn't working so I used my 260/200 watt gun. I still could not get the wires tinned completely it seemed. I tin them then solder two at a time then heat and stick the pairs together. Can someone tell me if I need a higher wattage iron or another solution to solder wires that have old maybe weathered ends. On fresh copper wires the heat flows great. Is there a technique to get old copper wire to tin properly or is this the best I can do? Thanks
โJul-17-2013 09:52 AM
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โJul-17-2013 08:21 AM
pcmentor29 wrote:
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Can someone tell me if I need a higher wattage iron or another solution to solder wires that have old maybe weathered ends. On fresh copper wires the heat flows great. Is there a technique to get old copper wire to tin properly or is this the best I can do? Thanks
โJul-17-2013 07:24 AM
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โMay-29-2013 10:35 AM
Raften wrote:
Looked at the three links to crimpers but did not find any with a middle nib so guess it must not be a factor. The 3M did look like it might on the biggest opening. Still ever time I buy a item that has a good crimp seem to be better formed instead of mashed flat. Yea, I know, picky.
โMay-28-2013 11:52 PM