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    I've never used these--in fact, this is the first I've heard of
    them--but, of course, that never stopped me from having an opinion
    or two. My 'hot take' (heh):<br>
    <br>
    1) there may be solder formulations that a heat gun could melt, but
    calling this 'solder' seems to be a mis-characterization: the 'fine
    print' says it's 'hot melt adhesive.' I didn't see anything about
    its conductivity, nor it's strength (though the shrink wrap part
    would be reinforcing). <br>
    <br>
    2) when I was maintaining my own aircraft, I subscribed to a
    magazine called 'Light Plane Maintenance.' It didn't take any
    advertising, and never shied away from 'calling it like it is.' They
    did exhaustive research and experimentation on the benefit/risk of
    solder joints vs. crimp joints and came to the conclusion that
    crimping was superior to soldering (and easier, to boot). But, it
    has to be done properly; e.g.:<br>
    <br>
    <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIfoSSmlQR8">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIfoSSmlQR8</a><br>
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    3) I only see them as being used for splices; apparently, you still
    need to employ crimping or soldering for terminals (loop, spade,
    etc.). I'd prefer all my wiring to be consistent.<br>
    <br>
    4) the advert claims they are 'waterproof;' that, I think, is a
    stretch. Most similar ads only claim 'water resistant' (for
    liability, I suspect; water will eventually get into almost
    everything).<br>
    <br>
    5) for most solder joints you want to twist the bare ends together;
    that doesn't seem possible with these.<br>
    <br>
    So, no dice for me.<br>
    <br>
    bs<br>
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    <div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 10/1/2023 7:46 AM, Simon Lachlan via
      Healeys wrote:<br>
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        <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Ah,
            yes. Good point!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal"><a
            href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/404496927584"
            moz-do-not-send="true">200PCs Solderstick Waterproof Solder
            Wire Connector Kit Original Connector Tools | eBay</a><span
            style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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        <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">From:</span></b><span
            lang="EN-US"> Jim Ryan <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:ryan@jimryan.com"><ryan@jimryan.com></a> <br>
            <b>Sent:</b> 01 October 2023 14:01<br>
            <b>To:</b> <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:simon.lachlan@alexarevel.plus.com">simon.lachlan@alexarevel.plus.com</a><br>
            <b>Cc:</b> Healeys <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:healeys@autox.team.net"><healeys@autox.team.net></a><br>
            <b>Subject:</b> Re: [Healeys] Solder joints<o:p></o:p></span></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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          <p class="MsoNormal">Simon,<o:p></o:p></p>
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            <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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            <p class="MsoNormal">I didn't see a link or attachment.<o:p></o:p></p>
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            <p class="MsoNormal">On Sun, Oct 1, 2023, 3:39 AM Simon
              Lachlan via Healeys <<a
                href="mailto:healeys@autox.team.net"
                moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">healeys@autox.team.net</a>>
              wrote:<o:p></o:p></p>
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                  style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Has
                  anyone used these? And, if so, are they any good?<o:p></o:p></p>
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                  style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">I
                  saw them on some car show and was impressed. Seems
                  like they’d make a pretty decent joint if they’re as
                  good as they’re cracked up to be. Not very original in
                  their appearance but sound enough?? <br>
                  Touch wood, I don’t have many (any?) connections to
                  make in the 3000, but for general use?<br>
                  Simon<o:p></o:p></p>
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