[Shop-talk] Anyone ever use these?

[Arvid]

I used them multiple time to wire my trailer a few weeks ago.


They worked much better than I thought they would but I was using them on 18 and 16 gauge stranded wire. I used a heat gun to melt the solder and shrink the tubing. After that I wiped several layers of "liquid electrical tape" and then silicone tape over them to ensure they would stay dry and to help remove the physical load of the wire in the splice. The "bundle" was then firmly attached to the trailer frame to avoid any movement.


"Computer power cord" is a little vague so I'm not sure how it would work out. My concerns would be related to the durability of the connection after it has been completed, especially if there will be any flex or movement of the wires after the connection is made.


Arvid



On 12/17/20 5:33 PM, Tim . wrote:
> My soldering skills are ok on bigger gauge wires. However, when trying to fix a computer power cord, of the three wires is thinner gauge than I've ever seen....looks to be no more than 10 strands of copper. My first try failed so I wonder if I should use something like this....
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> https://www.google.com/search?q=easy+solder+wire+connectors&rlz=1C1KDEC_enUS921US921&oq=eas&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j35i39i457j0i67l4j69i65l2.5450j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#kpvalbx=_7ejbX6v6M9GF9PwPvPqG0As8
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> thoughts?
> thanks
> tim
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