sierra mist Posted November 22, 2008 Report Share Posted November 22, 2008 I take it that wires from a HU are about 16-18ga thick. How long do you leave a 30 watt soldering iron on them. I let the iron heat for 20 minutes. I held the iron under the wire for about 2 mins and the wire still didn't melt. Yes, I tinned the wire properly. Does my soldering iron need to heat for another 20 mins. Here is a pic of the iron I just bought al wal-mart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacomabanga1986 Posted November 22, 2008 Report Share Posted November 22, 2008 (edited) i use one like this for my soildering http://bmwdean.home.att.net/soldergun.htm heres another link to there website http://www.wenproducts.com/solderingtools.aspx there soldering irons are the best imo, take only 4sec to heat up and has diff tips u can use for diff things, well worth the money to, the one i have is the older one like in the top pic but mines black, ied invest in one if u do much soildering, i'll never go back to one of those shitty pointy tips again, this thing gets hot in 4 secs and gets cool in about 10secs Edited November 22, 2008 by tacomabanga1986 Quote here's a link to my system 99 toyota tacoma , 2 mtx 8000 1504's in a sealed downfire , 1000w memphis amp here's a link to my other system my 90 geo prizm test car heres a thread i got of new songs u can dl that are legal = Some Good Bangage/you Can Dl These Free And Legit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierra mist Posted November 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2008 i use one like this for my soildering http://bmwdean.home.att.net/soldergun.htm heres another link to there website http://www.wenproducts.com/solderingtools.aspx My gun like that just died last night. I only had $10 so I got this from walmart. I'm trying to get this done tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacomabanga1986 Posted November 22, 2008 Report Share Posted November 22, 2008 oh, well the way i soilder is i stick the tip to the wire, while heating up teh wire i let the soilder run down the iron and onto the wire then i'll move it around with the iron then just tin it more after that, hope that helps but everyone to there own i guess, good luck with ur project Quote here's a link to my system 99 toyota tacoma , 2 mtx 8000 1504's in a sealed downfire , 1000w memphis amp here's a link to my other system my 90 geo prizm test car heres a thread i got of new songs u can dl that are legal = Some Good Bangage/you Can Dl These Free And Legit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierra mist Posted November 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2008 I think the problem is when I called myself tinning. The solder just beads up on the tip. It doesn't get shiny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itssteve Posted November 22, 2008 Report Share Posted November 22, 2008 why dont you just crimp them much easyer im my opinion Quote TEAM NEMESIS my system 1) us amps MD3D, us amps md21 2) kicker solo x 12 in 2.7ft^3 at 37hz Meca scores 1 xxx12" 141.8db at 40hz, 1 18 rd alpha v.2 145 db at 38hz , 2 12 orion hp 144.9 at 43hz Refs: hollatchaboy, schrummy, nitro_freak1,Brandon15zzz,Hellbound Train Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted November 22, 2008 Report Share Posted November 22, 2008 why dont you just crimp them much easyer im my opinion :01nocomment8so: I bought one of those irons just cause i needed something cheap. That thing fucking sucks i went to home depot and got a weller and it works perfect. Heres some 16ga i soldered Quote you can cook bacon shirtless if you're not a pussy...lol not hatin, but am i wrong here it looks as if the amp is not grounded its hooked directly to the battery. it that the way it should be. DC POWER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierra mist Posted November 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2008 :01nocomment8so: I bought one of those irons just cause i needed something cheap. That thing fucking sucks i went to home depot and got a weller and it works perfect. Heres some 16ga i soldered I went to Lowes and got one for $13.98. It's a Weller. What model do you have? This is the 25 watt model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierra mist Posted November 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2008 i tried to use a mni butane torch but it melted the solder but it even touched the wire. Do I just need to hold the flame further away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierra mist Posted November 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2008 So should I got a 40 watt solder iron from Radio Shack or a 75 watt soldering gun from Home Depot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.