jimmyj
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- Tractor
- Allis Chalmers 616 (Two) and a Kioti CK30 HST with loader and backhoe
We could see how these guys do it for best practices....
Do whatever you want.
Reasons not to solder:
A solder connection can fail if the wire gets hot. This is particularly troublesome in a marine environment where bare wires may cause a short or worse, a spark (Boom!). Solder connections are forbidden by the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC). For a tractor it probably won't do any particular harm to you if the connection fails.
A solder blob will create a hard spot in a stranded wire which if subject to vibration can fail due to fatigue.
Solder adds acid which will accelerate corrosion.
Soldering will cause heat damage to the jacketing material.
Solder only if it is not the primary means of connecting the wire; i.e.: the wires are twisted together before soldering.
For connecting wire to wire, a (unsoldered) Western Union splice is sufficient followed by adhesive lined shrink.
Best to use properly sized crimp connectors with adhesive lined shrink tubing to seal out water.
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......Solder adds acid which will accelerate corrosion......
Uhh ..... that's why you use ROSIN CORE solder on wiring; NOT acid core![]()
Core not the issue necessarily. Flux, by nature, is acidic.