TortoiseShore Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 I've never really soldered before, just wondering what size and ratio y'all use. I'll more than likely be getting rosin core for ease of use, unless another kind is superior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImaNoob Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 I think its 60/40 there is also one with silver..I get mine from raidio shack .. 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Xs3400 1500BDCP FI BL 12 3sq @ 32hz Rockford t675 T400.2 Stinger Deadner Build Log Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 I don't like silver solder. Doesn't seem to wick as readily. Never saw much of a difference from various ratios. Just make sure you use rosin core, not acid core. Acid core corrodes connections over time. Tub of rosin flux helps too ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandpride684 Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 this is what i use... http://www.parts-express.com/electronic-solder-60-40-13mm-%280050%29-diameter-1-lb-spool--370-034 Build Log http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/186921-blk9te-07-yukon-slo-mo-build/page-3?hl=%2Bblk9te#entry2881410 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMS Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 This is the dumbest question of the century coming up but I'm asking anyway. Would it be okay to dip the power wire into the flux and then dunking it into the terminal or is that completely stupid? Alpine PDX-V9 Morel Tempo 6 Alpine SBR-S8-4 Alpine CDE 149BT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImaNoob Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Thats how i like to do it. Keep the solder and terminal hot though or you will fuck it up. I fill them about 3/4s full....I honestly use a crimper now though, its cheaper and a bit easier and cleaner.. 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Xs3400 1500BDCP FI BL 12 3sq @ 32hz Rockford t675 T400.2 Stinger Deadner Build Log Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMS Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Thats how i like to do it. Keep the solder and terminal hot though or you will fuck it up. I fill them about 3/4s full....I honestly use a crimper now though, its cheaper and a bit easier and cleaner.. Were you replying to me with dunking the wire into flux and then dunking it into the terminal? Alpine PDX-V9 Morel Tempo 6 Alpine SBR-S8-4 Alpine CDE 149BT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImaNoob Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 yes 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Xs3400 1500BDCP FI BL 12 3sq @ 32hz Rockford t675 T400.2 Stinger Deadner Build Log Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImaNoob Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Do your self a favor and use a vice if you can. i tried using channel locks to hold the terminal on a few and ended up cutting them off cuz i didnt like how they turned out. 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Xs3400 1500BDCP FI BL 12 3sq @ 32hz Rockford t675 T400.2 Stinger Deadner Build Log Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMS Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Do your self a favor and use a vice if you can. i tried using channel locks to hold the terminal on a few and ended up cutting them off cuz i didnt like how they turned out. Will do. Thank you. Alpine PDX-V9 Morel Tempo 6 Alpine SBR-S8-4 Alpine CDE 149BT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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