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jimkelly |
Nov 25 2013, 01:58 PM
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Delaware USA Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I am starting to think these may be the best way to go.
insulated heat shrink connectors along with one good ratcheting insulated connector crimper, for all male, female and butt connectors 22-18, 16-14, 12-10. vs bouncing from tool to tool, depending on size of connector and style of connector. pic is of an low dollar partially insulated connector, not a fully insulated heat shrink style connector. also good to know that the bump on the crimper should be on the opposite side of the seam on the connector. but you guys already knew this : ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CS_YS-F9Z2E this also looks like a handy tool to have as well for the heavy guage stuff. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxavPsio2iw Attached image(s) |
Tom |
Nov 27 2013, 08:18 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,139 Joined: 21-August 05 From: Port Orchard, WA 98367 Member No.: 4,626 Region Association: None |
Jim,
No, I use a pricey temperature controlled soldering iron and good technique to get solder to flow where I want it and heat to not damage the wiring insulation or connector insulation. You do not want the solder to "wick" up into the wire past the insulation of the wiring. Many years of practice in the shipyard. One of the most important things to learn is cleanliness and building a good heat bridge to get the heat where you want it to be without damaging insulation. The classes I have been through prepared me to be able to pass NASA standards for soldering, although I never took that test because I did not need the certification. I did, however, work in a printed circuit board repair facility for 4-5 months where solder connections were examined under a microscope and rejected if not up to standards. I can assure you that I have redone many solder joints because of tiny holes where there was some tiny amount of dust/debris that I failed to get cleaned out. This really instilled in me the importance of cleanliness when making solder connections. Tom |
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