Thread: Soldering parallel wires tips

Good deal Tom ... I like that idea ...

I've learned to clamp damp sponges to pre-soldered wires to keep from melting the cable insulation (and nearby parallel wire insulation) ...

It seems to help immensely when soldering parallel tiny xducer cable wires with "offset solder joints" ..

Rickie

There are places where soldering is invaluable. When done right it does away with the problems that can occur from conventional type connections . They make a heat sink paste that you can put on either side of the joint to contain the heat. Washes off with water when done. I always spray the joint with wd-40 when done and wipe...gets rid of any flux residue. A mini or micro torch is faster than a solder gun.

Doggone right! I also use dual wall heat shrink tubing. Seals the deal.

The "helping hands" tool is great for work stations soldering, but in most cases on location, it is not practical.

Originally Posted by rnvinc

Good deal Tom ... I like that idea ...

I've learned to clamp damp sponges to pre-soldered wires to keep from melting the cable insulation (and nearby parallel wire insulation) ...

It seems to help immensely when soldering parallel tiny xducer cable wires with "offset solder joints" ..

Rickie

Wet helps for sure. Made in china cables.

Boy I sure do wish you would have posted this tip back when I was redoing my rig!!!
Would have made my life a lot easier and few less choice words! lol

Thanks Tom, I truly enjoy your post.

Great idea. I took could have used this technique a while back. Thanks for sharing.

Spaceman, you work at Redstone? I worked some there during the Von Braun days. I worked mostly at the Cape. That was 50 years ago. CRS. I loved it though.

Cane Pole. I am a 29 year Army military retiree. Last seven years of active duty was on the Arsenal. Since retirement in 2013, I have worked on and off the Arsenal as a contractor.