i have an interesting idea... what if i use aluminum foil to wrap around the joints instead of solder??
looks like something interesting i will try
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| Author: | calgarc [ Mon Nov 01, 2010 3:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | aluminum foil |
i have an interesting idea... what if i use aluminum foil to wrap around the joints instead of solder?? looks like something interesting i will try
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| Author: | Ti-Roux [ Mon Nov 01, 2010 9:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: aluminum foil |
Stupid Idea. Sorry. |
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| Author: | alan stassforth [ Mon Nov 01, 2010 10:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: aluminum foil |
R U crazy? Sorry. |
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| Author: | Gabby Losch [ Tue Nov 02, 2010 9:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: aluminum foil |
Good enough for a middle school science presentation, but completely unpractical for real purposes. |
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| Author: | Mark Fogleman [ Tue Nov 02, 2010 10:24 am ] |
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| Author: | Mike Baker [ Tue Nov 02, 2010 11:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: aluminum foil |
I wanted to reply when I saw this yesterday, but I couldn't think of a way to say what's already been said, and say it in a nice way. Stick with the solder. There's a reason everyone else does. |
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| Author: | windsurfer [ Tue Nov 02, 2010 1:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: aluminum foil |
Tarhead wrote: Electrolytic Rust Removal ! |
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| Author: | Mark Fogleman [ Tue Nov 02, 2010 3:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: aluminum foil |
Electrolytic Rust Removal ! Give that feller a Kewpie doll!  Thats my buddy "Reddy Kilowatt" cooking old 'arn in his backyard Metalurgy lab with a tub of washing soda and a battery charger. Aluminum Foil likes to oxidize just like that red stuff on old tools. Turns into a pretty grey powder. |
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| Author: | Darrel Friesen [ Tue Nov 02, 2010 7:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: aluminum foil |
And here I thought it was all about the tinfoil hat! 
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| Author: | alan stassforth [ Tue Nov 02, 2010 10:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: aluminum foil |
Hey Calgar, I want to apologize for saying you crazy. You're not, you are just asking questions. I'm 56 and think people should know certain things. Sometimes they don't. You need a very good solder connection at all points. You can tell it's a good joint if it is shiny. Look at it with a magnifying glass. Also, solder ain't glue, so at least hook the wire around the connection, but don't wind it around and around so it's hard to take apart later. I use silver bearing solder, but some say that's not good. Once again, sorry, and practice your soldering skills. I use a weller 20 watt iron that works well for me. Another tip, heat up the joint first for a bit, then touch the solder to the intersection of wire, lug, and soldering iron, and let it flow till filled. Good luck! Soldering is fun! Radio shack solder. |
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| Author: | alan stassforth [ Tue Nov 02, 2010 10:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: aluminum foil |
i just checked, it is a 25 watt iron. |
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