Solder Seal Wire Connector<\/a> This connector offers all of the key characteristics listed above. I don’t think there’s any other connector that can do what this one does. Items #9 and #10 are especially important for ensuring great, long-term connections. In addition to its shrink-nature, it uses a small ring of “low” temperature solder (with flux) which you can witness flowing all around the two wires. This is its key “wow” feature. You need a source of heat but this is easily obtained with a lighter or match or small heat gun. The only downside is you still have to strip the wire. It does take a bit of practice but once you get the hang of it, it’s pretty neat. <\/p>\nBasically, with one step you get a soldered, sealed, and insulated connection. It’s not as convenient as Scotchlok (or other) butt connectors, but those only work (reliably) with solid-core wire. Plus those are bulky and not in-line connections, nor are they as strong. <\/p>\n
Here are all the steps:<\/p>\n
1. strip both ends of the wires you want to connect <\/p>\n
2. add a properly sized connector down one side (much like you would add some heat-shrink tubing) <\/p>\n
3. twist the exposed wires together, in-line (optional) <\/p>\n
4. move and orient the connector around the joint making sure the solder ring surrounds both bare wires. <\/p>\n
5. heat it up and watch it shrink and the solder flows into the connection (it shrinks first, then the solder flows). <\/p>\n
6. Crucially, don’t move the connection until the solder has had time to fully cool (about 30-seconds). <\/p>\n
7. closely examine the joint to ensure the solder has fully covered both wires. This is more likely if you twist them first (step #3). <\/p>\n
That’s it…it’s a brave, new world of wiring!<\/p>\n
This is a Cool Tools favorite from 2017<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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