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Aug 19, 2015 | 11:35 AM

3twinridges

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Solder tips

We are starting to work on our wiring on the old truck, getting back to the original cloth wiring harness and good soldered connections/heat shrink instead of the crimp on type/bare wire deal. I picked up a good Weller iron at Fry's that should work well, but how about solder type?

I am thinking a good Rosin Core Solder 60/40, but should I go with lead or lead-free with silver. Which one would give the best connection and hold up the best?

JB

Aug 19, 2015 | 12:06 PM

jonf

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rosin core for soldering

Aug 19, 2015 | 01:06 PM

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Use small dia. rosin core solder for electrical work

Aug 19, 2015 | 01:13 PM

3twinridges

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With lead or with silver?

Aug 19, 2015 | 01:56 PM

jack orchard

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60/40 rosin core. You are correct.,...jack

Aug 19, 2015 | 02:30 PM

raytasch

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Originally Posted by 3twinridges

With lead or with silver?

I doubt if you can even find solder with lead any more.

Aug 19, 2015 | 02:37 PM

ALBUQ F-1

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Originally Posted by raytasch

I doubt if you can even find solder with lead any more.

It's really only for domestic water piping that lead is banned.

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Aug 19, 2015 | 03:34 PM

3twinridges

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I bought some this morning, but they also had lead-free with silver. Would rather use silver if it works ok?

Aug 19, 2015 | 03:54 PM

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mustangmike6996

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How are you at soldering?

Just make sure that you dont have any cold solder joints.

If splicing a wire, ensure a good mechanical bond prior to soldering for durability.

Aug 20, 2015 | 08:33 AM

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Silver is an excellent conductor but it heats up fast and is more brittle than the others. How are you heating the solder ? An electric soldering iron would be my first choice. My 2 cts.