Subject	Does this solder joint look right?
Posted by	beanz on May 28, 2012 at 4:34 PM
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Message	I am practicing my soldering before I cut my harness to solder on my newer style injector connectors. I did a bunch of research on basic soldering tips and techniques and I was wondering if anyone has anything to say about this practice joint. I used a no-clean type paste flux and rosin core solder. 50W soldering iron. I twisted each end of each section of wire then twisted the two ends together (I didn't "mesh" the individual strands). I put on the flux, set the iron on the bottom side of the wires, and fed the solder onto the top of the wires, letting it melt and wick into the joint. I think I'd like to have made the twist that joined the two ends tighter at the ends, but other than that, I think this is a good joint. Am I wrong? Thanks! Andy
Follow Ups	Does this solder joint look right? - beanz 16:34:08 05/28/12 looks good to me. - sandmanz32 16:46:13 05/28/12 Looks like a good solder job to me. (n/m) - MeatMan - 604Z.ca - 16:46:35 05/28/12 That looks correct. - michaell32 18:41:02 05/28/12 Thanks all... - beanz 18:51:31 05/28/12 Hopefully they de-pinned the connectors instead of cutting.. - MeatMan - 604Z.ca - 19:12:56 05/28/12 They cut the wires... - beanz 12:34:17 05/29/12 Re: Thanks all... - Android300zx 08:48:52 05/31/12 Looks good, just use pliers on the ends - EUGENE 23:53:50 05/28/12 looks good (n/m) - aliaZ 06:33:44 05/29/12 Perfect! (n/m) - JMartz 15:17:35 05/29/12 I'm a solder tech. I honestly have to say I am impressed!! (n/m) - TheSlimOne 20:43:39 05/30/12 Thanks! Though... - beanz 21:15:01 05/30/12 a little bit goes a long way. - TheSlimOne 16:45:59 05/31/12
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