Dan wrote: > I make many connections with zero solder.Just twist the wires > together an crimp together with visegrip pliers. Dribble some hot > glue from a glue gun on the wire for insulation if you wish.
Dan and Doug are both correct, in that you can get by without solder. Solder becomes *mandatory* when your connection will be subjected to mechanical stress, bending, vibration, or corrosive environments. Electronic equipment is soldered because it is assumed that it will be subjected to *all* of these! My only caution would be to check the resistance and/or re-make the joints every once in awhile. If things get damp and the wires start to tarnish you could lose your connection. Be well, Mike [Mike Devour, Citizen, Patriot, Libertarian] [[email protected] ] [Speaking only for myself... ] -- The silver-list is a moderated forum for discussion of colloidal silver. To join or quit silver-list or silver-digest send an e-mail message to: [email protected] -or- [email protected] with the word subscribe or unsubscribe in the subject: line. To post, address your message to: [email protected] List maintainer: Mike Devour <[email protected]>
