what do you use to solder gold fill wire
2021099
Use gold solder: http://www.riogrande.com/Product/14K-Yellow-Gold-Solder-Filled-Round-Wire-18-Ga-Dead-Soft/600148 and treat area first with acid, then alcohol, and then gold flux, and then gold solder (see web refs on how to do this:). Use a good torch (not a soldering iron), and apply heat just to the solder (not the piece). Be careful to hold piece with a gentle metal clamp or you can distort or destroy the piece. How to solder gold: http://www.wikihow.com/Solder-Gold
419903
I did some jewelry making with silver solder before in school, but we used torches, not a solder gun. We used natural gas torches, but you could do it with a propane one. I think you would have a better time if you bought a torch and some other equipment to do this kind of work. Don't forget your protective gear too! (faceshield, ventilation, etc)
1366512
I assume you are asking about copper or copper plated wire. You can do that with a regular soldering iron but the Lee melter at a pretty high temperature would work better. have at least 15% tin in the mix of lead or use pure tin.
2075268
No Way! For soldering both materials to be soldered together must be heated, together with the soldering agent, namely, tin, lead, etc. Guns like this, as good as they are, for small stuff like wires and maybe jewelry, won't do big stuff. A flaming torch is needed for copper pipes and such, and you'll need an arc welder for steel anything larger than real small, thin stuff. For aluminum: I've never soldered, but I'm told "tig" welding is necessary.
346919
I would not advise that. The heat, to turn the solder paste to cured solder, would melt any coating on the ribbon cable and connector.I had a similar problem, I used Super glue to glue the tab back on to the connector.
718896
I like the Phoenix Gold 12 ga. wire sold here on Amazon.Better off w/o connectors. Just wrap the bare wire around the post at least 1.5 turns.
1683527
The real catch to soldering is more the using the right tinning then the solder it's self. Some like what i've linked below works for many metals (not well on stainless still, that requires a more specific tinning)Ruby Chemical 2OZ Liquid Rubyfluid
669516
Clean ALL leads of any debris, wipe with denatured alcohol. Wires, connectors everything. Check for cracks in insulation.If u do wrap this copper tape around it, be sure to ground the tape.Good luck.
2124411
Depending on the application, you can either solder or crimp the wires. I chose to solder. The only tool really required was a small needle nose pliers.
1728098
Thank you for quick answer. Also a second question, would this solder be good for long uses? And where would be a good site to look up, and learn the proper care for these tools?
2122678
It is for soldering electrical wire. I do not think it would work for metal or aluminum.
1695873
Yes, I have soldered this wire. I have also used it for artistic soldering on my stone wraps. Just make sure it is clean and use flux.
1538432
If you want all the colors you have to connect all wires end to end. If you just want red for example you can hook up the 12v and the red . You can find four conductor wire with the colors on the wire already. Also when soldering, just because you see the copper contact doesn't mean there isn't a clear film over the top of the contact. If your solder isn't bonding try scraping lightly the surface of the contact. You don't want to go all th way through. You can also use rubbing alcohol to clean the surface afteR scraping. Best if luck. Prob not enough lumans for a grow light btw
843858
you can also use a hot knife or soldering iron. less chance of burning and very neat ends.
1736615
60/40 Tin/Lead is about an 1/8th in diameter, but why would you need to know this? because you melt the solder and it will fill in the area you need, if the space is very large re-cut the glass or put masking tape on the back side while you fill in the space, remove tape and solder the other side. Hope this helps.
349518
I believe the comment about using "silver solder" may be miss leading. It probably means silver "looking" solder. Silver solder is made of silver and is not normally used for electronics wiring. It is not necessary to use solder that is a smaller diameter than the wire as many wires in electronics are very small diameter. Large diameter solder such as 1/8th inch is normally intended for plumbing. Any small diameter solder is suitable for electronics.
447073
I would assume so. If you mean use the soldering iron for jewelry, I would say it should work (I don't know anything about soldering jewelry). The iron has a very fine tip, as it comes with an electronics kit.