how hard is it to solder?

[kidcapri]

how are you supposed to solder it with a butt splice on it??

The same way you solder a ring terminal connector after it has been crimped. It is nice to have both methods of contact, makes for a stronger splice or connection.

[JimD]

how are you supposed to solder it with a butt splice on it??

When i use them, i cut the shitty plastic part off.

[Jake98SVT]

alright guys so i really suck at this soldering thing. it isn't going according to plan

[lowthreeohz]

wow... remind me not to let some of you work on my shit!

Don't twist and solder... lol.

Use butt connectors. Crimp wires in and use solder to fill the void between wire and butt connector. Solder follows heat, so it will actually "pull" towards the heat, even up a wire.
If you're going to use shrink tube, apply it to one side of the wire before you solder everything up lol. if not, use the Super33 electrical tape.. not the junk from HF or the like.

Part of my job for the last few years has consisted of 12v installs. If you take the quick easy way out, you're almost guaranteed another visit from the same problem you're currently having.

[Jake98SVT]

alright i give up, who wants to come help me out and make a quick 20 bucks? preferably in mckinney.

[Lason]

wow... remind me not to let some of you work on my shit!

Don't twist and solder... lol.

Use butt connectors. Crimp wires in and use solder to fill the void between wire and butt connector. Solder follows heat, so it will actually "pull" towards the heat, even up a wire.
If you're going to use shrink tube, apply it to one side of the wire before you solder everything up lol. if not, use the Super33 electrical tape.. not the junk from HF or the like.

Part of my job for the last few years has consisted of 12v installs. If you take the quick easy way out, you're almost guaranteed another visit from the same problem you're currently having.

Kyle, I have twisted and soldered like above for years and never had a failure due to a solder joint. But I will gladly not ever work on your stuff for you

[kidcapri]

When i use them, i cut the shitty plastic part off.

EXACTLY. Who even buys butt connectors with plastic on them anyway? I was assuming that everyone knows that you have to use a "non" insulated connector.

[HenryJ]

Kyle, I have twisted and soldered like above for years and never had a failure due to a solder joint. But I will gladly not ever work on your stuff for you

Ditto.

[TINKRD]

i like to solder and pretend i'm tig welding

[Jake98SVT]

alright i give up, who wants to come help me out and make a quick 20 bucks? preferably in mckinney.

anyone?

[Lason]

i like to solder and pretend i'm tig welding

So Brooks does your wiring too?

[Fatass]

It's not hard. Tin your wires beforehand with solder if your not crimping and j hook the wires. If you think your using too much solder you probably are because it's wicking up the wire. Clean the joint with alky afterwards to get rid of any flux left over if your using solder with flux and heatshrink it.

[KBScobravert]

Soldering a couple wires is easier then changing the oil. You are going to be hard pressed to find someone to come to you. Try the other way around. I am in Haslet though so not very wise to travel my way for a few quick wires.

My tip for you. This is a simple spray can lid that I cut to hold the wires.

[James]

Soldering a couple wires is easier then changing the oil. You are going to be hard pressed to find someone to come to you. Try the other way around. I am in Haslet though so not very wise to travel my way for a few quick wires.

My tip for you. This is a simple spray can lid that I cut to hold the wires.

I use the ol' paint cap trick when i'm in a pinch...have this at home:

http://www.zeph.com/helpinghands.htm

[big_tiger]

I use the ol' paint cap trick when i'm in a pinch...have this at home:

http://www.zeph.com/helpinghands.htm

Those things help out a lot, and Harbor Freight has them.

Buy a iron with more than 35 watts. It takes forever to heat up wires with a 35 or less.