The solder melts and repairs itself???The joint will then gradually get warmer when passing a load until....................?
I have not had a problem with soldered cables using lead solder.
I have not had a problem with soldered cables using lead solder.
Be prepared for lots of problems then.
Unless you have a supply of leaded solder the current lead free stuff is carp in comparison.
maybe not now, but in a few years those joints wont be as good.
Note: leaded solder is not in itself illegal (and it can still be purchased from all major electronics suppliers), you can't use it on most equipment that you plan to sell (there are a few exceptions) but afaict there is nothing prohibiting it's use in fixed wiring work.As an apprentice I had a book describing the method of joining cable mainly overhead telephone and the "Western Role" method of wrapping cables before soldering however with lead free solder many of the previous methods are no longer sound and I do have a small stock of proper soft solder.
Not really rocket science! Some appropriate form of mechanical jointing dependent on the location, cable orientation and conductor gauge followed by application of gun and (non-lead-free) multicore solder. 'Twisting' the conductors with due care to avoid breaks and making sure that there are no stripping nicks is all that's needed for a safe joint (IMHO of course). Some minor care needed for shrink sleeving.Personally I generally use solder joints
Not picking on you or trying to catch you out, but can you take me through the method you use.
Or anyone else experienced in soldering cables together.
To stop the weed falling outAnd the purpose of the cable wrapped around the joint is?
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