"Filcoff, David M." wrote: > I used the > standard crimp connectors, removed the plastic casing, soldered the joint, > *cleaned* the joint and covered the conn. with heat shrink. Note that some > solders contain flux, flux helps the solder stick to the metal. Flux also > is corrosive and must be removed from the joint, David, Acid flux solder should never be used on electronic joints, for the reason you stated: it's corrosive. That's why they make rosin core solder, no corrosive effects. Larry |
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