I have to say I have even had trouble finding connectors that were designed
to be soldered on rather than crimped, so I'd be happy to find a good
source for those also.

On Sun, May 6, 2012 at 5:54 PM, Tom Hargrave <thargrav@hiwaay.net> wrote:

> I've never seen a solder type terminal that already contains solder. The
> flux in the solder core is just as important as the solder for a reliable
> connection.
>
> Thanks, Tom Hargrave
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> pickle vanagon
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> Subject: source for solder-on quick disconnects?
>
> Whenever wiring electrical things (gauges, whatever) I always solder on
> crimp-style quick disconnects as I don't trust the crimp connection.  this
> is a bit messy.
>
> I imagine that someone should make a quick disconnect that has some solder
> inside the sleeve where you insert the wire, so just insert, touch with
> your
> soldering iron, and you're done.  Does this exist?
>
> the most promising thing I've found is this:
> http://www.fastenal.com/web/products/detail.ex?sku=0710867&ucst=t
> which sounds like what I'm looking for.  But $120 is a lot.  I really only
> want a few quick-disconnects in various gauge sizes.
>
> Thanks for any help!
> -Wes
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