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Soldering two wires together..., Is there a better way? |
neo914-6 |
Feb 13 2006, 11:58 AM
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neo life Group: Members Posts: 5,086 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Willow Glen (San Jose) Member No.: 159 |
The twist method is here
Another is soldering them overlapped. I always get a few strands sticking out and piercing the heat shrink tubing...maybe it's takes better technique but is there a mechanical lug that can hold the two ends togehter that can be soldered? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/screwy.gif) I don't particularly like the FLAPS plastic covered connectors but I'm told I may not be compressing them correctly. Besides in a confined area with alot of wires, the connectors take up alot of room... What are you doing succesfully? |
jasons |
Feb 13 2006, 12:57 PM
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Jackstand Extraordinaire Group: Members Posts: 2,002 Joined: 19-August 04 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 2,573 Region Association: None |
I use the twist method. When you get the strands sticking out that pierce the heat shrink, use some nippers to clean them up.
Also, if I am using crimp connectors, I solder them. I usually don't crimp them if they need to last more than a day. If they have the plastic insulator, I pull it off and discard it and use heat shrink. It looks cleaner and the heat shrink add some strain relief to the solder joint. Another tip: If you do a bunch of wires, like you cut a harness and are reassembling it, stagger the twist joints for each wire splice. This way, you won't get a big lump in one spot of the harness. So if you are cutting a harness and you plan to reassemble it, cut it in a stagger. Don't just lop all the wires at one spot. |
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