Nice method that "All-state Duzle Flux", you obtain nice shinning
solderpoints, But just messure the resistance of these soldered points a
year later...... more then 20 ohms each, and you can'nt see it.
Good luck with the fences. Just dont try to piss........on it, you may see
more stars then the actual number of states.
hi hi. Dont piss yourselfs guys.......
jos
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
---------------------------
Original Message -----
From: "AA6DX" <aa6dx@pacbell.net>
To: "Tim Duffy K3LR" <k3lr@k3lr.com>; <k4oj@tampabay.rr.com>
Cc: "Pete Smith" <n4zr@contesting.com>; <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2003 11:08 PM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] electric fence qrn
> Ya done got my curiosity up .. here's what I found ... Mark, AA6DX
> =========================================
>
> Soldering Oxidized Copper Wires (Especially Stranded)
>
> Go to the hardware store or welding store and buy a bottle
>
> of All-State Duzall Flux (tm) for soft soldering.
>
> Dip the connections in it or use a cotton swab (Q-tip) to
>
> coat it and then heat it with the soldering iron while it is still
>
> wet. It will be instantly clean and the solder will flow beautifully.
>
> It works on stainless steel as well as other metals because
>
> it is an ACID flux. So you must wash it off afterwards. Dip
>
> the connection in clear water or use a squirt bottle to flush it
>
> clean. It works exceptionally well with stranded wire. Just
>
> make sure that you get plenty of solder on the connection so
>
> that it flows throughout the strands & then wash thoroughly.
>
> I have been using this techniques since the 1970s when I
>
> was the engineer for the University of Colorado's Radio Astronomy
>
> Observatory. Never had any problems if washed
>
> thoroughly after the soldering. And it makes a tedious task
>
> EASY!
>
> Bottle claims it works on Stainless Steel, Chrome, Monel,
>
> Copper, rass, Cast Iron, Galvanized, Gold, Sterling Silver, Silver,
>
> Bronze, Coated Sheets, and other metals EXCEPT Aluminum,
>
> Magnesium, and Die Cast. Contains Zinc Chloride!!!
>
> John Brosnahan--W0UN shr@ricc.net
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tim Duffy K3LR" <k3lr@k3lr.com>
> To: <k4oj@tampabay.rr.com>
> Cc: "Pete Smith" <n4zr@contesting.com>; <towertalk@contesting.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2003 1:46 PM
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] electric fence qrn
>
>
> > On this reflector some time ago there was discussion of such a super
> cleaning (good enough to tin and solder afterwards) solvent called
"DuzAll"
> (supposed to be very toxic and harmful, just
> > perfect for this job) which may be available at welding shops, etc. I
have
> been all around Oklahoma City's finest welding shops and so far no one
knows
> what "DuzAll" is. Like Jim, I need
> > something that will clean very oxidized and weathered copper so I can
get
> good solder joints to it.
> >
> > Thanks and 73,
> > Tim K3LR
> >
> > "Jim White, K4OJ" wrote:
> >
> > > On this note...
> > >
> > > Is there a solvent available which when poured onto copper that has
> > > oxidation will give it that shiny copper color? I am looking for an
> > > easy way out versus burnishing it... if a solvent exists please share
> > > that info... pouring some of it on to allow tinning, etc. would be a
> > > wonderful way to avoid nicking copper which is always fateful!
> > >
> > > 73,
> > >
> > > Jim, K4OJ
> > >
> > > Pete Smith wrote:
> > >
> > > > At 10:22 AM 12/9/03 -0500, Tony King - W4ZT wrote:
> > > >
> > > >> You can help your neighbor with a good ground rod and clamp plus
> > > >> remaking all those one or two twist splices in the high voltage
> lead.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Split bolts are a wonderful solution to these splices, and a lot
> easier
> > > > than taking them apart and redoing them -- they apply a tremendous
> > > > amount of pressure to the joint, which seems to break through any
> oxide
> > > > that has been formed.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > 73, Pete N4ZR
> > > > Happy Holidays
> > > > Check out the World HF Contest Station Database at
> > > > www.pvrc.org/wcsd/wcsdsearch.htm
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > _______________________________________________
> > > >
> > > > See: http://www.mscomputer.com for "Self Supporting Towers",
> "Wireless
> > > > Weather Stations", and lot's more. Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041
> with
> > > > any questions and ask for Sherman, W2FLA.
> > > >
> > > > _______________________________________________
> > > > TowerTalk mailing list
> > > > TowerTalk@contesting.com
> > > > http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/towertalk
> > > >
> > >
> > > _______________________________________________
> > >
> > > See: http://www.mscomputer.com for "Self Supporting Towers",
"Wireless
> Weather Stations", and lot's more. Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with
any
> questions and ask for Sherman, W2FLA.
> > >
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > TowerTalk mailing list
> > > TowerTalk@contesting.com
> > > http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/towertalk
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> >
> > See: http://www.mscomputer.com for "Self Supporting Towers", "Wireless
> Weather Stations", and lot's more. Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with
any
> questions and ask for Sherman, W2FLA.
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > TowerTalk mailing list
> > TowerTalk@contesting.com
> > http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/towertalk
> >
>
>
> _______________________________________________
>
> See: http://www.mscomputer.com for "Self Supporting Towers", "Wireless
Weather Stations", and lot's more. Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with any
questions and ask for Sherman, W2FLA.
>
> _______________________________________________
> TowerTalk mailing list
> TowerTalk@contesting.com
> http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/towertalk
>
>
_______________________________________________
See: http://www.mscomputer.com for "Self Supporting Towers", "Wireless Weather
Stations", and lot's more. Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with any questions
and ask for Sherman, W2FLA.
_______________________________________________
TowerTalk mailing list
TowerTalk@contesting.com
http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/towertalk
|