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Re: Off season skills: Learn how to Solder

I'm not sure what size is meant by "medium" or "large" joints. But from experience I'd recommend soldering Anderson Powerpole connectors instead of / after crimping them; doing a poor crimp job is easy and leads to failures. Adding a bit of solder instead of / after each crimp gives a little bit more protection.

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Originally Posted by DonRotolo View Post
I teach them to think of their hands as dirty or sticky as soon as they handle solder, and to maintain that thought until their hands get washed. Some say it helps remind them.
Not to pull this thread into a tangent, but another (surprising) thing I've found that contains lead are light strands that people put up for holidays. The more you know, I guess.
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