How to solder electrical connections
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* Even on crimp terminals, solder AND crimp. | * Even on crimp terminals, solder AND crimp. | ||
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| − | + | It is important to always heat whatever is being soldered (wire, terminal, etc.) to the point that the solder will melt when it contacts the wire or terminal. That assures good contact. Do not just apply the solder to the tip of the gun or soldering iron. This will result in a cold joint. Always melt the solder on the material being soldered. | |
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| − | + | Even if using rosin flux-core solder, adding flux to the joint is recommended. | |
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===Important:=== | ===Important:=== | ||
Only use rosin flux when doing electrical work. They even make a rosin core solder especially for electrical work. Other flux can lead to corrosion. Acid fluxes are best used on non-electrical work like radiators, etc. | Only use rosin flux when doing electrical work. They even make a rosin core solder especially for electrical work. Other flux can lead to corrosion. Acid fluxes are best used on non-electrical work like radiators, etc. | ||
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