Re: [EVDL] Solder strength (was: Re: J1772. Solder or crimp?)

2016-04-25 Thread len moskowitz via EV
When we need higher mechanical strength from a solder, we use 2% silver solder. It's a lot stronger and not terribly more expensive. Melting temperature is about the same. Len Moskowitz ___ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub h

Re: [EVDL] Solder strength (was: Re: J1772. Solder or crimp?)

2016-04-25 Thread Michael Ross via EV
e above applies to your > regular garden-variety lead-tin solder. Does anyone know if it also > applies to lead-free? Time for an RoHS update on old knowledge. > > Chris > -- next part -- > An HTM

[EVDL] Solder strength (was: Re: J1772. Solder or crimp?)

2016-04-25 Thread Chris Tromley via EV
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Re: [EVDL] J1772. Solder or crimp?

2016-04-25 Thread Michael Ross via EV
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Re: [EVDL] J1772. Solder or crimp?

2016-04-25 Thread Buddy Mills via EV
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Re: [EVDL] J1772. Solder or crimp?

2016-04-25 Thread Lee Hart via EV
Bill Dube via EV wrote: Harbor Freight sells an outstanding hydraulic crimper at a bargain price: http://www.harborfreight.com/hydraulic-wire-crimping-tool-66150.html For $55 there is no reason to use a hammer crimper. I have used the next size up from this one, made by the same manufacturer, fo

Re: [EVDL] J1772. Solder or crimp?

2016-04-25 Thread Lee Hart via EV
EVDL Administrator via EV wrote: I agree that a hex crimper is better, and I recommend one if you're pulling currents upwards of 600+ amps. However, I've used a hammer crimper for years with currents <= 400a, and have never yet had a problem. I think the trick is to use a heavy enough hammer -

Re: [EVDL] J1772. Solder or crimp?

2016-04-25 Thread Bill Dube via EV
Harbor Freight sells an outstanding hydraulic crimper at a bargain price: http://www.harborfreight.com/hydraulic-wire-crimping-tool-66150.html For $55 there is no reason to use a hammer crimper. I have used the next size up from this one, made by the same manufacturer, for about ten years. I ha

Re: [EVDL] J1772. Solder or crimp?

2016-04-25 Thread EVDL Administrator via EV
On 25 Apr 2016 at 12:19, Lee Hart via EV wrote: > There are lots of BAD crimpers out there, too. Cheap, hardware-store > toys, and "hammer crimpers" that don't produce good crimps. I agree that a hex crimper is better, and I recommend one if you're pulling currents upwards of 600+ amps. Howeve

Re: [EVDL] J1772. Solder or crimp?

2016-04-25 Thread Lee Hart via EV
Michael Ross via EV wrote: I have to give Jay big yay for the perfect answer. Solder loses any ability to create a useful joint when it liquifies, hence the need for some very solid mechanical joining means. The failure modes are truly bad with power involved. Agreed; a good answer. Solder is

[EVDL] Electrathon competitor

2016-04-25 Thread via EV
It looks similar to Electrathon. The organization says they have 500 schools in Europe participating. It looks like it is newer in the U.S.A. From a quick scan of the rules, it looks like an existing Electrathon vehicle might be able to compete if it has four wheels, uses GreenPower's batteries

[EVDL] EVLN: Utilities should promote Electric vehicles to consumers

2016-04-25 Thread brucedp5 via EV
http://www.utilitydive.com/news/got-evs-why-utilities-should-promote-electric-vehicles-to-consumers/417638/ Got EVs? Why utilities should promote electric vehicles to consumers April 19, 2016 Michael Shepard [images / Flickr; National Renewable Energy Lab http://www.utilitydive.com/user_media/

[EVDL] EVLN: The Ludicrous Tesla Model X P90D EV Spec’d

2016-04-25 Thread brucedp5 via EV
'Tesla-X glitches lock owners out of cars' http://blog.caranddriver.com/how-wed-spec-it-the-ludicrous-tesla-model-x-p90d/ How We’d Spec It: The Ludicrous Tesla Model X P90D April 18, 2016 Alexander Stoklosa [image / Aaron Robinson, Bob Sorokanich, and the Manufacturer http://blog.caranddriver

[EVDL] EVLN: WA EV Incentive Program, Discounts Up To $3,100

2016-04-25 Thread brucedp5 via EV
http://insideevs.com/washington-launches-3100-electric-vehicle-incentive-program/ Washington Expands Electric Vehicle Incentive Program, Discounts Up To $3,100 [20160419] Jay Cole ht2 JJ& Seattle EVA [image http://insideevs.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/washington-stat-EV-sales-december-201

[EVDL] EVLN: BMW Loses Its i3 Electric Vehicle Core Development Team

2016-04-25 Thread brucedp5 via EV
http://www.wsj.com/articles/bmw-loses-core-development-team-of-its-i3-and-i8-electric-vehicle-line-1461086049 BMW Loses Core Development Team of Its i3 and i8 Electric Vehicle Line April 20, 2016 William Boston [video flash] Key executives defect to Future Mobility Corp, a Chinese startup back

[EVDL] ‘Coal rolling’ EVs is illegal, anti-social, juvenile & the EPA doesn’t enforce fed. standards

2016-04-25 Thread brucedp5 via EV
http://www.gjsentinel.com/opinion/articles/coal-rolling-is-juvenile-and-illegal ‘Coal rolling’ is juvenile and illegal April 20, 2016 Claudette Konola Have you seen the big diesel trucks that blow a cloud of thick black smoke? They don’t need a tune-up; they need a grown-up owner. These vehicle