How to SOLDER WIRES TOGETHER - PRO TIPS for WATERPROOF CONNECTIONS

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2:13 Good Part How to Solder

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[MeiklesAndDimes]

Pro tip: Remember to slide the heat shrink on the wire BEFORE soldering the joint!

[dand]

Touching the solder to the iron, just a little bit to melt a small blob on the wire/iron junction while warming the wire will help it heat much faster as the liquid metal provides a better thermal conduction than two solid round metal things rubbing.

[byronwatkins]

First, the rosin will melt and wick into the wire mesh once heat is applied so there is no need to waste time working it in. Second, isopropyl alcohol will clean off the flux after the solder is applied. Third, it is important to slide the heat shrink tubing over one of the wires before making the connection; it must be slipped over an open end and frequently the connection joins the last two ends.

[richarda.valdes]

Remind the person that’s since the wires do not normally have a running end it’s best to slid the shrink tubing on before soldering.

[Abe_Rudder]

Explains the best way to solder, proceeds to show us the WOSRT soldering I have ever seen.

[Jimmyky]

As someone who's worked in a radiator Manufacturing facility and worked with solder, Brazing and Different types of torches for 30 years, this video is a Thumbs up 👍🏻

[imacrazyguy]

My rule of thumb is a mechanical bond first (bend each wire into the other and twist), followed by the solder. Working around vehicles and wiring them up, they are subject to vibrations and solder loves to crack with vibrations if the wires arent mechanically bonded first. Followed up with Marine Grade heatshrink, the internal glue further reinforces that mechanical bond and creates a weatherproof seal.

[TWOSU_NEWS]

Pro Tip: ***contrary to the instructions on this video, the proper way to solder is to completely coat the exposed wire with solder were you can no longer see individual strands, this ensures complete depth and prevents hot spots in the wire joint...remember, to apply enough solder that it complete covers every strand without excess run off***

[mrtr]

Nice presentation. It is good to note that the lineman's splice is used in situations where the wire may be under strain. It is so called because it was traditionally used in the telephone industry to patch phone line. If done properly, the splice is stronger than the wire.

[-Galavanta-]

Put a little bit of solder on the tip of the solder gun first, it will transfer the heat to the wire faster and more efficiently.

[jabba]

As someone who's had a J-STD-001 Solder Certification, this is a good video! Thumbs up!

[andrewpoloni]

That's an *excellent* presentation; everything was included: tools, techniques, and operational concerns. Well done and thank you!

[dtibor]

I work in electronics manufacturing and I don't 100% agree. Especially the grease on the wires is not needed. There are many ways to connect wires. All the industrially accepted wire connection methods are in the IPC standards. There are many shrink tubes with hot melt inside, that is corrosion resistant without silicon grease.
Also don't use this soldering pistol for electronics soldering.

[Bobodeman]

Ive got a cheap soldering iron and it works fine. Been using for years

The 2nd one is how i first started soldering, also started by using solder against soldering iron. Then my dad learnt the proper way then showed me

[thekooj]

This was video made sodering wires way more complicated than it needs to be.

[justincase]

Best short tutorial on soldering I've seen.
ALL tutorials should be as clear and direct as this, regardless of the subject. Others should take a lesson from you!

[BASTMD.]

Rosin core solder is also acceptable without the additional flux treatment beforehand. The 3m silicone and heat shrink is a must for any wet low voltage locations. Great video.

[cocoacastsdjgod]

Electrician here, keep note these create what we call hot zones. All those wires clumped together cause the amperage to change, basically it's like pushing water through a smaller tube after being in a bigger one. Except instead of water it's electricity and it creates heat. Only use this with smaller voltages like in computers.

[awsfernandez]

Thank you for sharing this video! Lots of young people nowadays have never used a soldering iron/gun.

[MMYLDZ]

Pro tip, after touching the sodding iron to the wire for a second or two, add a little solder right where the iron is touching the wire to make it conduct heat much faster to avoid melting the insulation.