JeepAndBassXJ Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 I recently soldered some OFC 0 gauge wire and I noticed it has lots of corrosion, I can pull back the insulation on the ends and see that green/blue powder building up on the copper. I just soldered the wire about two months ago and now it looks to be in bad shape. So why is the wire getting corroded? The only things I can come up with is that I did not use electrical solder so that could have done it. I also have read that when there is too much flux left behind that it can cause corrosion; I was brushing the flux on and then using what ever solider I had around. So I think what I will do is start using electrical rosin core solder will that fix the issue? YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/JeepAndBass Website: https://www.jeepandbass.com/ My Jeep: 157.3dB @26hz Drag Style 162.3dB @36Hz Outlaw 160.7db @35hz Headrest My Honda: 155.4dB Drag Style 158.0db Outlaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen13 Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 Did you use acid core plumbing solder? If so, that's your problem. Acid core solder should NEVER be used on electrical connections. Only rosin core solder should be used on electronics. 2011 Chevy Silverado LT 5.3L 4x4 Ext.-cab "Enjoy yourself. It's later than you think." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knowledge Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 what wire is it? REFF'SMy linkEBAYhttp://feedback.ebay...ck&myworld=trueI love car audio so much because I will never be done. I can never win, and I will never get it finished or perfect. It always has me coming back for more, I can never get my fill of it, but I get what I need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepAndBassXJ Posted December 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Did you use acid core plumbing solder? If so, that's your problem. Acid core solder should NEVER be used on electrical connections. Only rosin core solder should be used on electronics. I used this stuff http://www.homedepot.com/p/Oatey-H-20-5-Water-Soluble-Paste-Flux-Kit-with-Safe-Flo-Solder-506912/202515582 It looks to be for plumbing now that i look at it's specs online. what wire is it? SHCA OFC 0 gauge. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/JeepAndBass Website: https://www.jeepandbass.com/ My Jeep: 157.3dB @26hz Drag Style 162.3dB @36Hz Outlaw 160.7db @35hz Headrest My Honda: 155.4dB Drag Style 158.0db Outlaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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