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Ev Archive for November 1997
1037 messages, last added Wed Aug 08 18:41:03 2001
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Re: To Goo, or Not to Goo - soldering?

  • To: Multiple recipients of list EV <EV@SJSUVM1.SJSU.EDU>
  • Subject: Re: To Goo, or Not to Goo - soldering?
  • From: PETER B HOWELL <pbh9545@GARNET.ACNS.FSU.EDU>
  • Date: Wed, 26 Nov 1997 09:20:21 -0500
  • In-Reply-To: <199711261413.JAA95930@garnet.acns.fsu.edu> from "Peter VanDerWal" at Nov 26, 97 08:27:56 am
  • Reply-To: Electric Vehicle Discussion List <EV@SJSUVM1.SJSU.EDU>
  • Sender: Electric Vehicle Discussion List <EV@SJSUVM1.SJSU.EDU>
> Whoa!  Bad idea,  you should never use solder on a crimp connection. =
> Solder breaks down when under compression and you'll end up with a high =
> resistance connection. =20


        Now here's an effect I haven't heard of before.  How does pressure
break down the solder, and what does it break down into.  I'll refrain
from any alchemy jokes until I learn more.  :-)

Peter

Re: To Goo, or Not to Goo - soldering?                                       R