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Solder is a group of metallic alloys that melts at a relatively low temperature and is generally used to connect other pieces of metal together. The low melting point makes it useful for some applications, especially electronic circuitry and some Plumbing applications, though it should be noted that plumbing solder is a different alloy than electronic solder and plumbing solder has little or no lead to minimize lead exposure to the people who drink the water.
Having described what solder IS, soldering wire is just that, its a wire that is made of solder. Solder wire is useful when working on electronic circuits since it allows the user to control how much will be put on an electronic connection.
Solder wire comes in several sizes, as well as with or without a flux core. Flux is a material (usually either acidic or rosin) that encourages melted solder to flow onto other metals, usually copper, iron or brass.
Other types of solder are available for use on materials such as aluminum, but solders should match the application to match the type of metals you are joining.
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What does the term - wire splice - mean?
A wire splice is the joining of two or more wires together. Commonly this is done with an approved wire joining nut. All slices are to be made in junction boxes to prevent fire should the wire splice become unserviceable.
Why does the soldering stand have a wet sponge in it?
The soldering stand has a wet sponge on it so you can wipe off and clean the soldering iron!
What safety hazards are involved when working with a soldering iron?
Hazards connected with use of a soldering iron can include:cutsburnsinhalation of toxic fumesfires
What is flux used for when soldering?
Flux is used to keep metals from oxidizing. Solder will not bond well with copper-oxides which are formed when copper is exposed to high temperatures (ie a soldering iron) the flux prevents the oxidation. If you were to solder without flux the solder joint would be weak and possibly completely nonconductive.
Why is it not suitable to use a soldering gun to solder modem electronics component?
Solder guns as a rule have wider tips than soldering irons/soldering pens.You might not be able to reach just the spot that you want to with a solder gun given the size of the components, and how tightly packed they are on a modern circuit board. Many modern components, such as integrated circuits, will be damaged by the high heat levels produced by soldering guns.
Which material is used of soldering wire?
copper
Explain how to apply tinning technique in soldering?
Strip the wire to desired length. Then hold the wire horizontally and hold the soldering iron underneath the stripped part while holding the solder on the top of the wire. When the wire gets hot enough it will suck the solder into the wire
What kind of tools are included in a soldering iron kit?
A soldering iron kit includes a soldering iron, a soldering iron stand, a sponge, diagonal cutters, long nose pliers as well as wire strippers. This example aplies only to sets for beginners.
What is soldering wire used for?
To join copper wires or pipes to each other.
How do you fix a broken wire?
The repair of a broken wire will depend on where the break is. If the wire cannot be replaced then it will have to be spliced together, preferably by soldering. The wire joint then needs to be sealed with a waterproof coating.
How do you reattached wire to rear defroster on 2000 expedition?
Use a soldering iron and solder it back on.
What are the advantages of soldering?
Soldering can be used to make a reliable connection between two pieces of copper wire that is less likely to develop a fault than other ways of making the connection.
How to fix speedometer Nissan Sentra 1993?
buy a new one and wire it up with a soldering iron
How to sauder wire without sauder iron?
You can solder wires without a soldering iron using a lighter.
What equipments are there in soldering?
There is a lot of equipment in Soldering and I am telling you about which I know. Soldering Iron You can’t do soldering without a soldering iron/gun. But you don’t have to buy an expensive soldering iron/gun. You can find soldering irons in less than $10 that would work for most beginners’ needs. Wire Cutter The wire cutter is a very handy little soldering tool. We mostly use it to cut long component legs, or to strip the end of a wire. Wire Cutters is also known as flush-cutters, diagonal cutters, electronic snippers, clippers, etc. Wet Sponge A wet sponge is very useful for cleaning the tip of the soldering iron. The tip is hot which means it will oxidize very fast and get dirty. A clean tip transfers heat faster and makes your soldering easier. A sponge is so cheap anyway, so you should always keep one together with your other soldering tools. Soldering Stand A soldering iron gets hot after performing soldering, so it’s important to place it in a safe way in between soldering. A soldering iron stand is very useful for this. Since it takes up a lot of space, I don’t bring mine when travelling, but I always have one at my desk in Illinois. Safety Glasses A pair of safety glasses is something I really recommend when you do soldering. The consequences of getting hot soldering splashed into your eye can be terrible. So, please use them. Tweezers Tweezers are great. You can use them to keep components in their place and to avoid burning your fingers when you do soldering. If you ever solder surface mount components, these are very useful for placing small components. Solder wick The solder wick is another tool for removing solder. It’s made up of copper threads that will absorb the solder from the solder joint. For example to remove “solder bridges” between pins on a chip or if there’s a bit of solder left on a bigger solder joint.
How do you put the wire back on to firewall solenoid for 1999 expedition?
Soldreing the wire to the solenoid will be the best long-term solution. Soldering guns are relatively cheap now at Harbor Freight. You can get a full kit (inclues soldering gun, flux, extra gun tips, and solder) for around $5.
What tools do you need for soldering?
a good soldering iron and solder. if you are soldering wire splices I recommend using shrink tube too
