My first soldering!

[DPG]

Just the tip. I would try taking the existing one out (when it's cooled down obviously!) and measure the diameter and length of it.

 

[Elecmox]

Just the tip. I would try taking the existing one out (when it's cooled down obviously!) and measure the diameter and length of it.

I will check that out, I would preffer if I could install more flattened tip, something like this.

 

[DPG]

I will check that out, I would preffer if I could install more flattened tip, something like this.

Yes, that would be better than the fine pointed one for larger joints.

 

[telectrix]

buy a 100 watt weller gun. does most work but on smaller joints you need to be careful of overheating. i used one on TV repairs in the 70's and 80's. did everything i wanted.

 

[static zap]

The strands of the main run are parted, 3 to one side and 4 to the other,

I missed out the step ,crafting hole/gap in straight through cable.
(and damaged conductors attempting to form wanted shape -when cold)

(Also ignore peculiar colour choices -and no sleeving)
--Would this joint ever crystalize grey in time ?--

Point of photo --
practice run - "Have a good laugh"

- heat build-up damaging insulation
- solder wicked along making it hard to shape
( Suspect soldering iron was inadequate - Finished
it off with ....

(More mechanical insulation damage )

 

[Elecmox]

I missed out the step ,crafting hole/gap in straight through cable.
(and damaged conductors attempting to form wanted shape -when cold)

(Also ignore peculiar colour choices -and no sleeving)
--Would this joint ever crystalize grey in time ?--

Point of photo --
practice run - "Have a good laugh"

- heat build-up damaging insulation
- solder wicked along making it hard to shape
( Suspect soldering iron was inadequate - Finished
it off with ....

(More mechanical insulation damage )

Looks like Alien 3.

 

[telectrix]

I missed out the step ,crafting hole/gap in straight through cable.
(and damaged conductors attempting to form wanted shape -when cold)

(Also ignore peculiar colour choices -and no sleeving)
--Would this joint ever crystalize grey in time ?--

Point of photo --
practice run - "Have a good laugh"

- heat build-up damaging insulation
- solder wicked along making it hard to shape
( Suspect soldering iron was inadequate - Finished
it off with ....

(More mechanical insulation damage )

bloody hell. that looks like a plumber's disaster.

 

[Elecmox]

I missed out the step ,crafting hole/gap in straight through cable.
(and damaged conductors attempting to form wanted shape -when cold)

(Also ignore peculiar colour choices -and no sleeving)
--Would this joint ever crystalize grey in time ?--

Point of photo --
practice run - "Have a good laugh"

- heat build-up damaging insulation
- solder wicked along making it hard to shape
( Suspect soldering iron was inadequate - Finished
it off with ....

(More mechanical insulation damage )

Can I give you my neighbour phone number? He has some problems with wires installations in home.

 

[Mike Johnson]

bloody hell. that looks like a plumber's disaster.

But at the very least a plumber would use a soldering iron/gun fit for the job and not struggle with an inadequate iron. How many times does he have to be told?

 

[DPG]

But at the very least a plumber would use a soldering iron/gun fit for the job and not struggle with an inadequate iron. How many times does he have to be told?

You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it buy a big soldering iron tip.