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Own solder fed in. I originally took the insulation off of insulated butt crimps and soldered because I didn't trust the crimp itself, now I've got so used to the 'ritual' that I just get on with it. I found a good source of non insulated through crimps.
Can I be less popular ? ... heat shrink is great, but if it's the stuff I think we all use, as far as I know its not BS rated for cable insulation. Doesn't mean it doesn't work, but 2 layers of heat shrink is not the same insulation as a BASEC 6004 cable (624Y for example). So I think the joint still needs a containment ... I can hear rocks hitting the roof already
If you're soldering and you're concerned about dry joints caused by dirty or oxidised cables, get yourself a flux pen and dab a little on the copper before soldering. Can help immensely.
And a side note about using blowtorches... make sure your insurance covers you for using them. When I took out mine, I was asked about hot tools, which included blowtorches, and whether I used them. I have a heat gun for shrinking which doesn't fit the hot tool category because it doesn't use flame.
Is this the same as the tub of flux I use whenever I do a bit of home DIY plumbing and solder some copper pipes?
I did once try to use a small blowtorch with an attachment but didn't get it to work properly, so I stick with an electric heat gun, which I much prefer. The only downside is the times when there's no convenient socket nearby due to the work underway!
And a side note about using blowtorches... make sure your insurance covers you for using them. When I took out mine, I was asked about hot tools, which included blowtorches, and whether I used them. I have a heat gun for shrinking which doesn't fit the hot tool category because it doesn't use flame.
And a side note about using blowtorches... make sure your insurance covers you for using them. When I took out mine, I was asked about hot tools, which included blowtorches, and whether I used them. I have a heat gun for shrinking which doesn't fit the hot tool category because it doesn't use flame.
I think I've been sucked into the double post issue! It posts but leaves the post to make you think it hasn't been. I thought you were all just careless!
This worked for the Apollo 13 crew
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The only thing I use a blowtorch is for roasting marshmallowsAnd a side note about using blowtorches... make sure your insurance covers you for using them. When I took out mine, I was asked about hot tools, which included blowtorches, and whether I used them. I have a heat gun for shrinking which doesn't fit the hot tool category because it doesn't use flame.
If your happy with the crimped or soldered joint,you could use a short length of plastic pipe to cover the joint,put adaptors on the ends to enable a stuffing gland to act as support
Personally I would be reluctant not to have a box and blank plate for enclosing the joint
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