The pistol iron is proper tool.
NOT a torch.
The item being soldered must be hot enough to melt the solder.
The flame is difficult to control.
We used a Blazer torch to solder PL-259 connectors because we could heat them real fast.
Just a couple rules.
Must be clean.
Good mechanical connection.
Enough heat to melt the solder, iron on one side, add solder to other side.
To assist in heat transfer, you can touch the solder between the tip and target, that usually will melt just a bit but also release some Flux to make a liquid interface to better transfer the heat.
Additional Flux helps, but is not needed unless you have oxidized wires.
There are 2 sizes, both have 2 step trigger.
We have a collection as we get them at estate sales.
ALWAYS check the nuts!
The heat cycles results in the nuts becoming not as tight, snug them up before use.
Torches are for large items, small wires are not it.
Number 10 is still small.
Torch is good starting at maybe 6, but proper crimp fittings properly done are better.
We use Anderson connectors for assorted things, we solder them as we can reusethem that way.
The 250 watt works well, if a 4x0 wire the torch is used.
Sent from my SM-G781V using Tapatalk
NOT a torch.
The item being soldered must be hot enough to melt the solder.
The flame is difficult to control.
We used a Blazer torch to solder PL-259 connectors because we could heat them real fast.
Just a couple rules.
Must be clean.
Good mechanical connection.
Enough heat to melt the solder, iron on one side, add solder to other side.
To assist in heat transfer, you can touch the solder between the tip and target, that usually will melt just a bit but also release some Flux to make a liquid interface to better transfer the heat.
Additional Flux helps, but is not needed unless you have oxidized wires.
There are 2 sizes, both have 2 step trigger.
We have a collection as we get them at estate sales.
ALWAYS check the nuts!
The heat cycles results in the nuts becoming not as tight, snug them up before use.
Torches are for large items, small wires are not it.
Number 10 is still small.
Torch is good starting at maybe 6, but proper crimp fittings properly done are better.
We use Anderson connectors for assorted things, we solder them as we can reusethem that way.
The 250 watt works well, if a 4x0 wire the torch is used.
Sent from my SM-G781V using Tapatalk