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Some YouTube channels test these and the solder does not penetrate as well as it would with "real" solder. Some commenters say you should add some flux to the wire before you start and it helps. https://youtu.be/unxEdyW8RP8
Not sure why all the hate, I use them all the time for quick auto repairs. Never had one fail yet, lots of vibration in the engine. Would always follow it up with some high temp Tesa wire harness tape around it all.
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Some YouTube channels test these and the solder does not penetrate as well as it would with "real" solder. Some commenters say you should add some flux to the wire before you start and it helps. https://youtu.be/unxEdyW8RP8
If it's something you want to keep or something you care about do not use these, To put it plainly they are crap.
This particular brand or the product design in general? If just the brand, any you'd recommend? I've read that there are UL listed ones, but they are harder to find.
This particular brand or the product design in general? If just the brand, any you'd recommend? I've read that there are UL listed ones, but they are harder to find.
These are fine for simple repairs on stuff that won't see much movement or vibration. I've used them to fix random stuff, and I don't think I've ever had one fail.
That being said, for marine or auto applications, the better option is to use the type that rely on crimping. The soldered joints are solid and more prone to failure with vibrations and movements. cramped joints aren't.
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Not sure why all the hate, I use them all the time for quick auto repairs. Never had one fail yet, lots of vibration in the engine. Would always follow it up with some high temp Tesa wire harness tape around it all.
Been using these (not this exact) for 5 years in my yard to repair broken robot boundary wire. Never had a failure of any of them, much to my surprise. I use a butane soldering iron with flame to handle it and avoid dragging an electric cord / heat gun through the yard.
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Not sure why all the hate, I use them all the time for quick auto repairs. Never had one fail yet, lots of vibration in the engine. Would always follow it up with some high temp Tesa wire harness tape around it all.
Came here to say the same thing.
I used a butane torch to roadside fix my 97 Geo Metro 3 years ago with 3 of them and I forgot I used them until I pulled the head a few weeks ago! Still holdinf up great! O've used them for a TON of repairs. Using the right heat is Key. I just bought a 350watt mini heat gun today that's PERFECT for them. ✌️
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That being said, for marine or auto applications, the better option is to use the type that rely on crimping. The soldered joints are solid and more prone to failure with vibrations and movements. cramped joints aren't.
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If the job is worth you doing this, then it's worth doing it properly with a spool of solder, iron, and heatshrink. Ain't difficult at all.
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I used a butane torch to roadside fix my 97 Geo Metro 3 years ago with 3 of them and I forgot I used them until I pulled the head a few weeks ago! Still holdinf up great! O've used them for a TON of repairs. Using the right heat is Key. I just bought a 350watt mini heat gun today that's PERFECT for them. ✌️
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