john_morris_uk
Well-Known Member
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Not sure that soldering is a good idea.
Firstly you are introducing dis similar metals in close proximity and this will encourage corosion.
Secondly you are creating a "hard" spot where the solder ends and with the inevitable vibration this will eventually lead to the cable fracturing.
I believe that crimping is a better solution and any car electrician should have the necessary crimpers and probably be able to do the job in situ.
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Corrosion with the dissimilar metals in a solder joint on a boat is not often a problem.
The hard spot and vibration sometimes can be. The solution is to make sure that the cable is clipped and tied appropriately.
On the subject of soldering, I agree with the poster who says. 'don't try and tin the wire'. Clean components, some flux, enough heat, and introduce the solder, and everything will flow together.
Crimping is a possibility if all else fails!
Not sure that soldering is a good idea.
Firstly you are introducing dis similar metals in close proximity and this will encourage corosion.
Secondly you are creating a "hard" spot where the solder ends and with the inevitable vibration this will eventually lead to the cable fracturing.
I believe that crimping is a better solution and any car electrician should have the necessary crimpers and probably be able to do the job in situ.
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Corrosion with the dissimilar metals in a solder joint on a boat is not often a problem.
The hard spot and vibration sometimes can be. The solution is to make sure that the cable is clipped and tied appropriately.
On the subject of soldering, I agree with the poster who says. 'don't try and tin the wire'. Clean components, some flux, enough heat, and introduce the solder, and everything will flow together.
Crimping is a possibility if all else fails!