Return-Path: Received: from pop3.olsusa.com ([63.150.212.2] verified) by logan.com (CommuniGate Pro SMTP 3.5.6) with ESMTP id 1124225 for rob@logan.com; Thu, 28 Feb 2002 16:38:31 -0500 Received: from vineyard.net ([204.17.195.90]) by pop3.olsusa.com (Post.Office MTA v3.5.3 release 223 ID# 0-71866U8000L800S0V35) with ESMTP id com for ; Thu, 28 Feb 2002 07:47:50 -0500 Received: from direct (FSY8.VINEYARD.NET [66.101.65.8]) by vineyard.net (Postfix) with ESMTP id 97D8D9157D for ; Thu, 28 Feb 2002 07:50:31 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: <001801c1c058$6d518a80$08416542@direct> From: "Ted Stanley" To: "LML Posting" Subject: re: Connectors = Bad Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2002 08:04:08 -0500 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailing-List: lancair.list@olsusa.com Reply-To: lancair.list@olsusa.com <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> << Lancair Builders' Mail List >> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >> Regarding soldered connections, specifically butt splices, you might try using a solder sleeve. A solder sleeve is a nifty little item that combines heat shrink, solder, and sealant all in one small unit. Slide a solder sleeve over a wire Strip the wires Wrap them together Slide the sleeve over the bare wires Heat (I use a very hot air gun) Wire splice is soldered, insulated, and sealed I get mine from EDMO (www.edmo.com) Ted Stanley - L-IV >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LML website: http://members.olsusa.com/mkaye/maillist.html LML Builders' Bookstore: http://www.buildersbooks.com/lancair Please remember that purchases from the Builders' Bookstore assist with the management of the LML. Please send your photos and drawings to marvkaye@olsusa.com. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>