How to solder electrical connections
(→Some things you'll need and good addition to your tool box) |
(→Some things you'll need and good addition to your tool box) |
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* a GOOD tie wrap gun, various tie wraps | * a GOOD tie wrap gun, various tie wraps | ||
* Bulk (5000 at a time) ring terminals in the 3 popular sizes, that are NOT insulated | * Bulk (5000 at a time) ring terminals in the 3 popular sizes, that are NOT insulated | ||
| − | *Shrink tubing of various sizes and colors(cheaper in bulk), makes neat, tidy, and professional transitions from joined wire section to section | + | *Shrink tubing of various sizes and colors(cheaper in bulk), makes neat, tidy, and professional transitions from joined wire section to section. |
| − | *A Heat Gun is | + | *A Heat Gun is Required or a hair dryer (takes more time, but works) for the shrink tubing. |
| + | *Do not use matches or a lighter for heat shrink..this will MELT the tubing, make it brittle, and it will not shrink to the proper size..It will slide right off the joint in most cases. | ||
==The procedure== | ==The procedure== | ||
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