#11: Re: (another) tach install -
(preparing) Author: Flattop,
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 7:51 am
Andy is right, i spent a number of years
working in automotive wiring, spade terminals, terminal blocks, bullet
connectors and worst of all "scotch locks" are really short term solutions
for exposed wiring. Dirt, water, acid etc, all contribute to wiring
problems down the track. Good soldering is an artform though, make
sure the connection is "hot soldered" meaning it doesn't cool in some part
while melting in another, don't twist the wires separately then hold them
together and solder as this encourages a joint that can break. Rather try
to splice the wire strands into each other making sure that the strands
don't point outwards (otherwise they can come out through the heatshrink,
puncturing the insulation). Heat the wire good and hot then apply the
solder. Of course you can still use connectors and solder them, the U
shaped connector is perfect for this, usually connector material is
conducive to soldering anyhow. O connectors are the same. What you can do
with U connectors is bend the tops of the U upwards, then usually it will
grip the screw and not work loose
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