Thank You for making a short & very informative video. Most people just need a quick refresher, NOT a 30 minute video giving history of soldering & their life's story. Just subscribed.
@@crutchfield One question: I was struggling yesterday to solder 2 wires that are much thicker, in other words: don't have these easy-to-twist thin filaments - these are the wires that are usually embedded into the walls, I guess 3 or 4 mm which strands are solid and hard to bend. Each wire has around 7 strands. What is the most perfect way to solder these ones without have a thick block at the solder spot?
When the wires are not easily bent and shaped for this type of soldering method, you may need to use other connectors like wire nuts or something similar. The only method we think of for soldering would be to use a ferrules that match the wire gauge and apply solder to each end
Thanks for the video. I just need to do a quick soldering job with 2 wires and this video covered everything I needed to know. Quick and easy to follow instructions. Can't wait to try it out.
Really interesting! And helpful. I am 16 years old and i bought my first motorcycle, it's a aprilia rs125 1997 2 stroke, and i need to fix some connections on it and also install blinkers. This helps! Thank you!
@@JoshBenware Just scrolling around. I bought a new bass a couple weeks ago and doing the research lots of videos showed up about replacing pickups on guitars and bases. This one came in, I guess because you have to solder to replace them.
@@crutchfield Thanks for the quick reply. I am attempting to solder wires in my desktop computer to install a peripheral component. The wires are fairly thin, and I would like to properly make a high-quality connection that would be long-lasting.
We admittedly do not do much soldering on computer circuit boards, but the general concept is similar! Make sure to use good solder designed for your type of electrical connections (most types have flux in the solder) and just take your time and you should have a lasting, solid connection.
@@crutchfield Thank you for that bode of confidence. I will try it and I’m sure will turn out just fine. Thanks, again, for the the great video and the time to reply and help.
there is so many different types of solder choose from. What type of solder do you use for soldering wires? I noticed you didn't use flux, is that used for a different type of soldering?
We do not use flux when soldering radio and speaker electrical connections. The Performance Tool W3248 solder in the link below works well! www.crutchfield.com/I-rYALc166/p_439W3248/Performance-Tool-W3248.html
I got a brand new solder gun with tips. I’m soldering wires the same gauge as in the video and the solder will not melt at all. I’ve tinned the tips and applied flux but the wire will not melt at all. 650-930 degrees btw
We like to use the Performance Tool W3248 Lead-free solder in the link below. The 99.3% tin and 0.7% copper composition with rosin core is excellent for basic electrical connections. www.crutchfield.com/I-rYALc166/p_439W3248/Performance-Tool-W3248.html
Most soldering irons do not have a temperature selection feature. The right temperature also depends on the type of solder that you are using. For the lead-free solder that we use for electrical connections like the Performance Tool W3248 in the link below a good starting temperature is 650-700°F. www.crutchfield.com/I-rYALc166/p_439W3248/Performance-Tool-W3248.html
I was quite stunned that you said to not hold the lighter flame too lose or too long on the heat shrink or you could melt the copper wire (strands?). Really??? Then surely holding the iron underneath the wire and holding it against the wire while holding the solder against the top of the wire doesn't melt the copper or does that only happen due to a chemical reaction when the silicone coating is around the copper wire? Does that also happen to aluminium and copper tinned aluminium strandard wire too? Better keep that wire inside on hot summer days in case the copper strands starts to behave like ice and melts.
We do not mention anything about melting the copper strands, only the "wires and tubing" meaning the wire jacket and the heat shrink tubing. If too much heat is applied those can get too hot and melt off, ruining your connection. Any wiring purchased from Crutchfield is oxygen free copper or tinned oxygen free copper (for marine use) and can be soldered using this method. Thank you for commenting and enjoying our video!🥰
I am not sure what you mean there, as soldering connections as in the video there is no temperature adjustments on the soldering iron. Practice is always key when it comes to good soldering!
We currently do not have a soldering iron available on the website at the time of this reply, but you can assemble the rest of the pieces to the starter pack below with the S & G wire stripper, DEI heat shrink tubing, and Solder in the three links below. www.crutchfield.com/I-rYALc166/p_18119100/SG-Wire-Cutter-Stripper-Tool.html www.crutchfield.com/I-rYALc166/p_696010838/DEI-Heat-Shrink-Tubing-6-mm-diameter.html www.crutchfield.com/I-rYALc166/p_439W3248/Performance-Tool-W3248.html
Hi Crutchfield, I tried this and it didn’t work out as it did in the video. I spent a fair bit of time heating the joined/twisted cables from underneath to the point that the pvc cable sheath was heating a lot, and the heat shrink sleeve was starting to shrink 2 inches further up the cable, but the solder itself would not melt from above into the join. Is the problem the cheap solder that came with the soldering iron, or is the 25w plug in soldering iron not strong enough to quickly get heat through the cable join? Hope you can help, thanks!
I am sorry to hear that you are having some difficulty with your soldering project. If you are heating your wires with the soldering iron enough to melt the heat shrink tubing but not the solder, the solder could be the issue.
@@kirkschmidt2912look into the keeping the iron tip clean and it will heat your components. If it’s not clean it will not conduct the heat through the tip.
Is this the same for copper and tinned copper? My solder is never shiny.. it's dull so what am I doing wrong? Do solder tips wear out? Mine seems to heat on one side better than the other
I have experienced heating issues with older soldering irons in my own personal endeavors, it certainly could be possible especially if you are noticing some difference in heat from one side to the other. Dull appearance can result from too much heat or applying heat too long.
I don’t understand how people touch the soldering iron to the bottom of the wire and then touch the solder to the top and it melts?? My solder only melts when touching the top directly
Add a bit of solder to the iron and than touch the soldering iron to the bottom of the wire (the previously added solder helps the heat transfer form your iron to thw wire) wait till the wire is heated up and melt the solder on top of it. While you're melting on the top you have to hold firmly the iron at the bottom. Depending on wire gauge and how powerful your soldering iron, it can take 0-5 sec to heat up the wire. If this doesnt work try to raise the temperature of the soldering iron, use extra flux or buy a more powerful soldering iron.
What is the wattage of your iron? I had a 10W iron for 24 years because I didn't do much soldering and I had a similar issue as you. Replaced it with a 40W iron and it became easier to melt the solder and when that broke just after the warranty period ran out I got a cheap iron off eBay and soldering became even easier. I'm still a crap soldered but the iron now heats up and melts to solder quicker.
That is solder and a soldering iron is the part used to melt the solder. We do not offer them at this time but others do so they shouldn't be too difficult to get. A local hardware or car parts store may even have them
Why was no flux used? I am new to soldering, and thought flux was required to be sort of the glue for the solder to adhere to other metals for stronger, more long lasting bonds? But like I said, I know squat.
You are right! Today's solder typically has a rosin core which acts as the flux. The solder we sell on our web site definitely has the rosin core: www.crutchfield.com/I-rYALc227/p_439W3248/item.html
additional flux is usually used on circuit boards for electronics as you want to be aware of how they can be affected, solder gets where you need faster, or leaves if removing things, less risk. general wires like this, the flux in most solders is enough
Hello crutchfield. The solder iron I’m using is melting the solder but when I tried to solder the two wires together I put the solder iron underneath the wires, as told, and touched them with solder iron, I got heat transfer but not enough to melt the solder. What is wrong?
Sounds like it may not be getting hot enough. Double check that you're using it at the right temperature. You may want to double check and even clean the tip as well.
Many folks use electrical tape. The tubing does make a better seal. We do have it available for purchase here: www.crutchfield.com/I-rYALc921/p_696010837/DEI-Heat-Shrink-Tubing-3-mm-diameter.html
It depends totally on what you are soldering. For electronics, use a solder specifically designed for that purpose. Performance Tool's lead-free, rosin core solder in the link below is an excellent choice! www.crutchfield.com/I-rYALc166/p_439W3248/Performance-Tool-W3248.html
you guys gotta consider not using 16 or some large wire when doing this. for people who are coming to learn how to solder, it's rare they are using 16 I would imagine. 20-26 has more complications. For one, it certainly doesn't twist so easy, if at all. There are other little tricks to use. That's why soldering 26 is more useful even if someone else isn't or both can be shown. It just feels like taking the easiest possible solution but rarely are ppl n this situation. IDK that'sjust my unsolicited 2 cents. The thumbnail made it look like soiid core which I'm always looking for tricks hence why I'm here but couldn't not say that in case it was useful in the future.
Anything past 20-22 isn't too common. I mean, most crimpers/strippers don't even go past 20-22. But that being said, I'm sure a little bit larger gauge was used in the video just for visual purposes.
indeed those thinner gauges present an additional challenge. there's no way i can employ that twisting technique for those tiny wires on my RC car. that said, this video was still useful and i'm glad it exists.
I'm secret santa for my mother this year, {I'm 22}, and want to make a rubiks cube that can light up. This just helped me. Though, if you don't have a shrink tube, would duct tape do as well?
A Rubiks Cube that lights up sounds like an awesome gift! Heat shrink tubing is always the best call. I would not advise using duct tape to insulate electrical connections.
We do no use liquid electrical tape when soldering with our installs, but I know from using some of their other products that Permatex makes good stuff. Have you used it with good results?
Question! I’m new to this kind of thing, but it’s always been something I’ve been curious about. Is soldering absolutely necessary? And if so, am I able to just use any time of strong heat source to melt any kind of wire?
A soldering iron works best; but soldering is not required these days with so many other connector options. The Posi-Products Connector Kit is easy to use and makes an excellent connection here: www.crutchfield.com/I-rYALc921/p_669PP500/item.html
depends on application, mostly no. but it is most reliable and longest lasting. different 'blends' of wire have different melting points, and each have their own use-case. If the heat source can get to the wire's melting temp, and not damage surrounding things..a hair dryer could work, assuming it got to needed temps and didn't melt the surrounding stuff. it's still best to use things intended for such purposes for safety.
The soldering iron used in the video runs around 365° F (185° C) with a maximum temperature of 572ºF (300º C). You can find it here: www.crutchfield.com/I-rYALc227/p_439W2000/item.html
@@crutchfield thanks, i added a little paste flux anyway, and it helped, even though my solder had a rosin core. Connection was good. Thanks for the video and the response.
Oh, also i was working with a coated spark plug wire, not bare copper. I had to work off the coating with sandpaper beforehand. But i got it well connected, and wrapped neatly in an old fuel line and wrapped over that as well.
The way u used the soldering iron was completely wrong and thats why it didnt work for me. u have to add solder to the iron first then touch the wire from top adding solder from side as u run iron along wire..
Soldering can take some extra time/effort to complete. Be sure your iron is hot enough and that you have plenty of solder on both ends of the wire you want to connect.
...and then, about 25 years later, your 747 is liable to crash because of what eventually became a bad connection. Or, we could just relax and keep in mind that this guy is simply connecting a phone charger to his car.
My wires never, EVER stay together no matter how much I twist them. I think there's a special type of Karma you have to have for them to not bounce while you're trying to solder them
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Thank You for making a short & very informative video. Most people just need a quick refresher, NOT a 30 minute video giving history of soldering & their life's story. Just subscribed.
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Straight to-the-point - no music no distraction -- Thanks!
You're welcome! 🙂
@@crutchfield One question: I was struggling yesterday to solder 2 wires that are much thicker, in other words: don't have these easy-to-twist thin filaments - these are the wires that are usually embedded into the walls, I guess 3 or 4 mm which strands are solid and hard to bend. Each wire has around 7 strands. What is the most perfect way to solder these ones without have a thick block at the solder spot?
When the wires are not easily bent and shaped for this type of soldering method, you may need to use other connectors like wire nuts or something similar. The only method we think of for soldering would be to use a ferrules that match the wire gauge and apply solder to each end
@@crutchfield Thanks! Much appreciated...
Anytime! 🙂
I blinked and it was finished.
Amazing and detailed tutorial without being long enough to rot and die. 👍
Thanks! It's great to hear that you found it helpful. 🙂
Perfect video, simple, straight to the point, exceleent narration. Thank you!
Thank you! 😊
I had never thought of heating the wires from the bottom like that! This was immensely helpful to me.
It's great to hear that you found the video helpful! 🙂
Been many years since I last soldered (15 i think) So this video immensely helped clean off the rust.
It's great to hear that you found it helpful! 🙂
Thanks for the video. I just need to do a quick soldering job with 2 wires and this video covered everything I needed to know. Quick and easy to follow instructions. Can't wait to try it out.
Anytime! It's great to hear that you found it helpful. 🙂
This helped me a lot. What a clean/reliable way to install a car stereo wiring harness. This has to be the best way to do it.
It's great to hear that you found it helpful! 🙂
This video was both amazingly helpful and straight-to-the-point. Thank you so much!
You're welcome! It's great to hear that you found it helpful!
Really interesting! And helpful. I am 16 years old and i bought my first motorcycle, it's a aprilia rs125 1997 2 stroke, and i need to fix some connections on it and also install blinkers. This helps! Thank you!
You're welcome. Congrats on your new ride!
Thank God! Somebody finally with an easy how to vid! Everyone else makes it so complicated!
Glad we could help, Josh. Hope your installation goes well.
Hey brother!
@Tex_I_Can hey!!! What you doin here? Soldering project coming up?
@@JoshBenware Just scrolling around. I bought a new bass a couple weeks ago and doing the research lots of videos showed up about replacing pickups on guitars and bases. This one came in, I guess because you have to solder to replace them.
Excellent video. To the point, no filler and a helpful tip as a bonus (to heat from the bottom)
Thanks!
Excellent - intelligent, informative and very well filmed. Thank you!
You're welcome! It's great to hear that you found it informative. 🙂
U gained a subscriber for the straightforward yet precise instruction video tq
Welcome, Naffisha! Glad we could help.
This was a flawless explanation. Hope to get a flawless result. BRB
Exactly the kind of simple and direct explanation I needed, thank you!
You're welcome!
thank you for such a straightforward and helpful tutorial.
You're welcome! Are you working on a specific installation that requires soldering?
@@crutchfield No, I was trying to fix a computer peripheral.
Okay, cool. Good luck!
Very good video. This helped fix my broken vacuum.
Nice! I am happy you enjoyed the video and found it useful for fixing your project. Thank you for watching and commenting!🥰
Excellent! Short and very thorough!
Thank you! It's great to hear that you found it helpful. 🙂
Nice and simple and straight to the point, thank you
You're welcome! We are glad to know this video helped
Great video! Would you say it’s important to use flux when soldering? Also, is it necessary to prime the iron tip with solder before starting?
Thanks, Adam! Cleaner, newer wiring won't require it as much; but a lot of solder includes it these days anyway. What are you installing?
@@crutchfield Thanks for the quick reply. I am attempting to solder wires in my desktop computer to install a peripheral component. The wires are fairly thin, and I would like to properly make a high-quality connection that would be long-lasting.
We admittedly do not do much soldering on computer circuit boards, but the general concept is similar! Make sure to use good solder designed for your type of electrical connections (most types have flux in the solder) and just take your time and you should have a lasting, solid connection.
@@crutchfield Thank you for that bode of confidence. I will try it and I’m sure will turn out just fine. Thanks, again, for the the great video and the time to reply and help.
You're welcome! 🙂
Cheers mate, your a legend. 🫡🔥💯
Now that is a quality instructional video.
Thanks! It's great to hear that you found it helpful.
there is so many different types of solder choose from. What type of solder do you use for soldering wires? I noticed you didn't use flux, is that used for a different type of soldering?
We do not use flux when soldering radio and speaker electrical connections. The Performance Tool W3248 solder in the link below works well!
www.crutchfield.com/I-rYALc166/p_439W3248/Performance-Tool-W3248.html
Yep, clear and to the point. Thanks!
You're welcome! Let us know when we can help again
Is solder really necessary to solder the two wires together? I don’t have any but I could buy some if it’s absolutely crucial
When making solder connections between two wires the solder is crucial and required.
@ got it, thanks for the quick reply!
Anytime! 🙂
Awesome, this is all i need to do, and exactly how to do it. Thank you!
You're welcome, Alan. Are you working on a radio installation specifically?
@@crutchfield no, just some low voltage hobby work. Props for a Halloween centerpiece.
Fun! Keep us posted.
i liked that very short and not annoying as it is
I got a brand new solder gun with tips. I’m soldering wires the same gauge as in the video and the solder will not melt at all. I’ve tinned the tips and applied flux but the wire will not melt at all. 650-930 degrees btw
Love this! Super informative and helpful.
Thank you for the kind words! 🥰 I am happy you found our video useful and enjoyed watching it.
No flux to the wires prior to soldering? No silicone sealant between the solder joint and the heat shrink tubing?
Straight to the point! THANK YOU!
You're welcome! We are glad it helped
What wire stripper are you using? It looks so clean
This is a Metra crimp tool we offer as part of the connector kit here: www.crutchfield.com/I-rYALc921/p_120RCVRKIT/item.html
What about soilder paste? What type of soilder are you. Using ? Solid or acid core ?
We like to use the Performance Tool W3248 Lead-free solder in the link below. The 99.3% tin and 0.7% copper composition with rosin core is excellent for basic electrical connections.
www.crutchfield.com/I-rYALc166/p_439W3248/Performance-Tool-W3248.html
What temperature should my soldering iron be set to?
Most soldering irons do not have a temperature selection feature. The right temperature also depends on the type of solder that you are using. For the lead-free solder that we use for electrical connections like the Performance Tool W3248 in the link below a good starting temperature is 650-700°F.
www.crutchfield.com/I-rYALc166/p_439W3248/Performance-Tool-W3248.html
I was quite stunned that you said to not hold the lighter flame too lose or too long on the heat shrink or you could melt the copper wire (strands?). Really??? Then surely holding the iron underneath the wire and holding it against the wire while holding the solder against the top of the wire doesn't melt the copper or does that only happen due to a chemical reaction when the silicone coating is around the copper wire? Does that also happen to aluminium and copper tinned aluminium strandard wire too?
Better keep that wire inside on hot summer days in case the copper strands starts to behave like ice and melts.
We do not mention anything about melting the copper strands, only the "wires and tubing" meaning the wire jacket and the heat shrink tubing. If too much heat is applied those can get too hot and melt off, ruining your connection. Any wiring purchased from Crutchfield is oxygen free copper or tinned oxygen free copper (for marine use) and can be soldered using this method. Thank you for commenting and enjoying our video!🥰
Was wondering what temp you recommend? im having issues with melting the solder.
I am not sure what you mean there, as soldering connections as in the video there is no temperature adjustments on the soldering iron. Practice is always key when it comes to good soldering!
What tools were used and are is there like a cheaper “starter pack” I can get
We currently do not have a soldering iron available on the website at the time of this reply, but you can assemble the rest of the pieces to the starter pack below with the S & G wire stripper, DEI heat shrink tubing, and Solder in the three links below.
www.crutchfield.com/I-rYALc166/p_18119100/SG-Wire-Cutter-Stripper-Tool.html
www.crutchfield.com/I-rYALc166/p_696010838/DEI-Heat-Shrink-Tubing-6-mm-diameter.html
www.crutchfield.com/I-rYALc166/p_439W3248/Performance-Tool-W3248.html
@@crutchfield awesome thank you!!
Glad we could help!
Thanks for the great, simple video.
Hi Crutchfield, I tried this and it didn’t work out as it did in the video. I spent a fair bit of time heating the joined/twisted cables from underneath to the point that the pvc cable sheath was heating a lot, and the heat shrink sleeve was starting to shrink 2 inches further up the cable, but the solder itself would not melt from above into the join.
Is the problem the cheap solder that came with the soldering iron, or is the 25w plug in soldering iron not strong enough to quickly get heat through the cable join? Hope you can help, thanks!
I am sorry to hear that you are having some difficulty with your soldering project. If you are heating your wires with the soldering iron enough to melt the heat shrink tubing but not the solder, the solder could be the issue.
@ thank you I will get some better solder and try again
You're welcome! We hope that works
@@kirkschmidt2912look into the keeping the iron tip clean and it will heat your components. If it’s not clean it will not conduct the heat through the tip.
Concise useful info for beginners 🎉
It's great to hear that you found it helpful! 🙂
What temp should be appropriate for this?
Beautiful
Is this the same for copper and tinned copper? My solder is never shiny.. it's dull so what am I doing wrong? Do solder tips wear out? Mine seems to heat on one side better than the other
I have experienced heating issues with older soldering irons in my own personal endeavors, it certainly could be possible especially if you are noticing some difference in heat from one side to the other. Dull appearance can result from too much heat or applying heat too long.
Thanks
We are glad the video helped!!
put the shrink tube on BEFORE you strip the wire and you never catch a stray strand and mess things up, much easier
Thanks for the tip!
Perfect thanks 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
You're welcome! 🙂
I don’t understand how people touch the soldering iron to the bottom of the wire and then touch the solder to the top and it melts?? My solder only melts when touching the top directly
Add a bit of solder to the iron and than touch the soldering iron to the bottom of the wire (the previously added solder helps the heat transfer form your iron to thw wire) wait till the wire is heated up and melt the solder on top of it. While you're melting on the top you have to hold firmly the iron at the bottom. Depending on wire gauge and how powerful your soldering iron, it can take 0-5 sec to heat up the wire.
If this doesnt work try to raise the temperature of the soldering iron, use extra flux or buy a more powerful soldering iron.
What is the wattage of your iron? I had a 10W iron for 24 years because I didn't do much soldering and I had a similar issue as you. Replaced it with a 40W iron and it became easier to melt the solder and when that broke just after the warranty period ran out I got a cheap iron off eBay and soldering became even easier. I'm still a crap soldered but the iron now heats up and melts to solder quicker.
Can you bend it at the solder point?
Why would you want to bend the connection at the solder point?
Simple as that! Nice little video, thanks!
This video made me a subscriber 👍🏼 👍🏼
Great job
Thanks, and welcome!! 😊
Could this be used to solder headphone wires?
Replacing the cable would be a better option. Is there a specific headphone brand/model you're working on?
What a great video thank you
You're welcome. It's great to hear that you found it helpful! 🙂
What we call this wire you used to melt and what we call tht device from which you melted the wire ? Plz name both of them. I want to buy them .
That is solder and a soldering iron is the part used to melt the solder. We do not offer them at this time but others do so they shouldn't be too difficult to get. A local hardware or car parts store may even have them
What temperature to set my soldering iron at??
The exact temperature will vary per iron so be sure to test and refer to your model's manual for specifications; but 500-600 degrees F is typical.
@@crutchfield thanks!
You're welcome! Glad we could help
How hot should the soldering iron be?
The exact temperature will vary depending on the exact iron you're using; but somewhere from about 350 to 600 degrees Fahrenheit.
Why was no flux used? I am new to soldering, and thought flux was required to be sort of the glue for the solder to adhere to other metals for stronger, more long lasting bonds? But like I said, I know squat.
Solder usually has flux in the core
You are right! Today's solder typically has a rosin core which acts as the flux. The solder we sell on our web site definitely has the rosin core:
www.crutchfield.com/I-rYALc227/p_439W3248/item.html
additional flux is usually used on circuit boards for electronics as you want to be aware of how they can be affected, solder gets where you need faster, or leaves if removing things, less risk. general wires like this, the flux in most solders is enough
Hello crutchfield. The solder iron I’m using is melting the solder but when I tried to solder the two wires together I put the solder iron underneath the wires, as told, and touched them with solder iron, I got heat transfer but not enough to melt the solder. What is wrong?
Sounds like it may not be getting hot enough. Double check that you're using it at the right temperature. You may want to double check and even clean the tip as well.
If I don’t have shrink tubing could I use electrical tape
Many folks use electrical tape. The tubing does make a better seal. We do have it available for purchase here: www.crutchfield.com/I-rYALc921/p_696010837/DEI-Heat-Shrink-Tubing-3-mm-diameter.html
Perfect! Thank you!
You're welcome! We are glad that this video helps
Actually, no, it didn’t work. You forget the solder flux! I have a very good soldering gun and I couldn’t get the solder to melt from the top. FLUX!
WHAT SIZE SOLDER DID YOU USE?
We used the thinner solder like this:
www.crutchfield.com/I-rYALc227/p_439W3248/item.html
I couldn’t see if you touched just the wires with the heat or just the solder or all three ??
You'll want to heat the wires from underneath while applying the solder. The video displays this starting at about 0:50.
How do you know what solder wire is needed?
It depends totally on what you are soldering. For electronics, use a solder specifically designed for that purpose. Performance Tool's lead-free, rosin core solder in the link below is an excellent choice!
www.crutchfield.com/I-rYALc166/p_439W3248/Performance-Tool-W3248.html
@@crutchfield thank you for the info 🙂
We are here to assist anytime! Thank you for reaching out🥰.
love this dude
Perfect video thanks !!
You're welcome!
is that really enough solder? And can you use too much?
That is plenty of solder! But you can never have too much so long as you can complete the install
Should you use flux?
The modern day solder includes a rosin core for the flux. Extra flux is not needed
@@crutchfield thanks!
You're welcome! Glad we could help
you guys gotta consider not using 16 or some large wire when doing this. for people who are coming to learn how to solder, it's rare they are using 16 I would imagine. 20-26 has more complications. For one, it certainly doesn't twist so easy, if at all. There are other little tricks to use. That's why soldering 26 is more useful even if someone else isn't or both can be shown. It just feels like taking the easiest possible solution but rarely are ppl n this situation. IDK that'sjust my unsolicited 2 cents. The thumbnail made it look like soiid core which I'm always looking for tricks hence why I'm here but couldn't not say that in case it was useful in the future.
Anything past 20-22 isn't too common. I mean, most crimpers/strippers don't even go past 20-22. But that being said, I'm sure a little bit larger gauge was used in the video just for visual purposes.
indeed those thinner gauges present an additional challenge. there's no way i can employ that twisting technique for those tiny wires on my RC car. that said, this video was still useful and i'm glad it exists.
Thank you!
Nice and to the point.
Thanks for the compliment!
I'm secret santa for my mother this year, {I'm 22}, and want to make a rubiks cube that can light up. This just helped me. Though, if you don't have a shrink tube, would duct tape do as well?
A Rubiks Cube that lights up sounds like an awesome gift! Heat shrink tubing is always the best call. I would not advise using duct tape to insulate electrical connections.
What gauge wire do you use?
Hi Thomas, what are you looking to install?
thank you!!!!
You're welcome! 🙂
Permatex Liquid Electrical Tape instead of shrink tubing.
We do no use liquid electrical tape when soldering with our installs, but I know from using some of their other products that Permatex makes good stuff. Have you used it with good results?
You don't use any flux?
Question! I’m new to this kind of thing, but it’s always been something I’ve been curious about. Is soldering absolutely necessary? And if so, am I able to just use any time of strong heat source to melt any kind of wire?
A soldering iron works best; but soldering is not required these days with so many other connector options. The Posi-Products Connector Kit is easy to use and makes an excellent connection here: www.crutchfield.com/I-rYALc921/p_669PP500/item.html
depends on application, mostly no. but it is most reliable and longest lasting. different 'blends' of wire have different melting points, and each have their own use-case. If the heat source can get to the wire's melting temp, and not damage surrounding things..a hair dryer could work, assuming it got to needed temps and didn't melt the surrounding stuff. it's still best to use things intended for such purposes for safety.
How come you didn’t use any flux
We use lead-free solder with rosin core. Most solders of this type have around 2-3% flux.
Thank you very helpful
What temp tho
The soldering iron used in the video runs around 365° F (185° C) with a maximum temperature of 572ºF (300º C). You can find it here:
www.crutchfield.com/I-rYALc227/p_439W2000/item.html
I thought you were supposed to add flux first before solder
You tend to see more flux use on electronics.
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Thanks great video
What if you're using 10 Guage wire ?
That can be soldered together as well or joined using wire connectors:
www.crutchfield.com/I-rYTVc227/p_120YNBC/item.html
No flux required for this? I thought flux was required for all soldering applications.
You don't tend to need flux for connecting new/clean wires like this; but some solder has it already built-in which would be okay.
@@crutchfield thanks, i added a little paste flux anyway, and it helped, even though my solder had a rosin core. Connection was good. Thanks for the video and the response.
Oh, also i was working with a coated spark plug wire, not bare copper. I had to work off the coating with sandpaper beforehand. But i got it well connected, and wrapped neatly in an old fuel line and wrapped over that as well.
Thank you for enjoying and commenting! I am glad the spark plugs wire connections you made with your soldering worked well!👏👍
A usual mistake is not stripping enough wire insulation, making the connecting area not as strong.
I don't alway do electrical sh&t but when I do, I just pay Crutchfield geeks to do it.
The way u used the soldering iron was completely wrong and thats why it didnt work for me. u have to add solder to the iron first then touch the wire from top adding solder from side as u run iron along wire..
Soldering can take some extra time/effort to complete. Be sure your iron is hot enough and that you have plenty of solder on both ends of the wire you want to connect.
you can do without solder, just make a knot with two cables and wrap the place of the knot with thread 😁
Pro tip, this only works on small gauge wires. Do not attemp thicker wires like your battery terminal or amplifier. Ask me how I know 😂
Glad I saw this. What did you end up doing?
They make bigger solder guns for your application.
so no flux. got it
Omg what about the flux
Excellent point! We probably should have mentioned we are using rosin core solder in the video.
Putting the wires together anyone can do but the use of the Iron correctly is very important, u need to explain this better..
Us Brits can't help sniggering when your lovely accent makes 'soldering ' into 'soddering'. Great video though.
Like-wise i would chuckle if someone said soLdering
Bruh I didn’t followed anything and acted like a over smart jackfruit, ended-up with a burn on my left index finger…
You need to make a video on how to make a video.😅
Ah heat the wires, not the solder.
Ive been doing it wrong for 40+ years. Thanks!
Anytime! 🙂
You failed right at the start. Don't touch wire ends with bare hands oil's on hand transfer to wire causing corrosion at the core
You failed at punctuation.
...and then, about 25 years later, your 747 is liable to crash because of what eventually became a bad connection. Or, we could just relax and keep in mind that this guy is simply connecting a phone charger to his car.
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Ohhhhhhh
(1) Don't twist wire. (2) 1000% too much solder - makes the splice weak. This is a poor practice.
My wires never, EVER stay together no matter how much I twist them. I think there's a special type of Karma you have to have for them to not bounce while you're trying to solder them
It takes a lot of practice for sure! Twisting each side of the wire before twisting them together helps quite a bit. Keep us posted.