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Re: lv-ab: Bandersnatch's Batteries

From: Eric Kozowski (no email)
Date: Wed Sep 01 1999 - 01:22:50 EDT

On Tue, Aug 31, 1999 at 05:26:39PM -0700, Dave Benjamin wrote:
> I agree with much of what Norm has to say here but would recommend crimping
> on connectors and then using adhesive lined heat shrink to protect them. I
> feel it's more reliable than soldering unless one is very adept with a
> soldering iron. Norm I'm sure is handier with a soldering iron than I.

if you do crimp (i did), use copper paste inside the fitting. keeps corrosion
from happening and improves the electrical contact. 

-- 
Eric Kozowski
S/V Java - Cascade 36 #114
Portland, OR
http://www.svjava.com/
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