11-14-2010, 11:40 PM | #21 | |
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Re: Cable upgrade
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I looks like you agree that a properly soldered connection is more suited to this application also. |
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11-14-2010, 11:42 PM | #22 |
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Re: Cable upgrade
LOL,, sorry, just a Mill Rat spark chaser here
and ditto on the properly soldered connection |
11-15-2010, 12:03 AM | #23 |
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Re: Cable upgrade
Actually I'm not against crimping.... I have used both successfully. Any properly made connection with dielectric grease will serve the purpose. I just prefer the solid connections. I have yet to see one fail. I have seen some crimp connections that make me shake my head. Then again we have seen some cold solder joints too
I learned my soldering technique on copper pipe. When you can fit, prep, & solder a couple of hundred joints at a time and not have a single failure, you got your methods down.... it is about cleanliness & temperature & fit. |
11-15-2010, 12:34 PM | #24 |
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Re: Cable upgrade
The real reason fine count wire is use in High amperage situations is it's ability to carry more amps. AMPS flow on the outside diameter of a strand of wire. The more strands and better quality the more amperage it can carry.
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11-16-2010, 12:25 AM | #25 |
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Re: Cable upgrade
You guys are inventing stuff. More strands = more flexibility. Are you saying a solid 1" line of copper would flow less and thus heat up more then a stranded 1" line? That is horse hooey!
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12-07-2010, 09:51 AM | #26 |
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Re: Cable upgrade
More surface area means more conductivity. The higher strand count has more surface area thus less resistance.
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12-07-2010, 09:59 AM | #27 |
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Re: Cable upgrade
Also, equally important is heat dissipation.
A solid bar has great mass and little surface area. Surface area is where heat leaves an object. Heat build up reduces conductivity. Horse Hooey? I think we can start calling you MR POO |
12-07-2010, 10:07 AM | #28 |
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12-07-2010, 03:33 PM | #29 | |
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12-07-2010, 04:35 PM | #30 | |
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I am sure you know this but it's very important not to cut an indention or ring into the copper when trimming insulation from wire. This will create a major hot spot and could do some major damage. |
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