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How To Solder - Home and Auto

Discussion in 'Garage / Workshop' started by Eric NJ, Jul 3, 2017.

  1. Jul 3, 2017 at 5:06 PM
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    Eric NJ

    Eric NJ [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hey there everyone, I put this video together detailing some basic soldering methods. When I first started soldering years ago, I had no idea that I was doing it wrong. It took learning from an expert. Now, I solder wires sometimes just for added peace of mind and it is much easier.

    Watch Video Here

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  2. Jul 3, 2017 at 6:06 PM
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  3. Jul 3, 2017 at 8:12 PM
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    Benzdriver81

    Benzdriver81 Making it fool-proof will just make a better fool

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    Subb'd. I'm terrible at soldering, so I have a drawer full of butt end connectors lol
     
  4. Jul 3, 2017 at 9:13 PM
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    One thing i learned the hard and expensive way: dont buy cheap copper coated aluminum cables and wires. Aluminum cant solder for shit, pay a few bucks more for real copper core wires.
     
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  5. Jul 4, 2017 at 5:23 AM
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    Eric NJ

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    Unfortunately, my entire house was wired with aluminum. Anything I do afterwards has always been copper.
     

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