RE: I stucck the Al wire in the hole, built up a mountain of solder next door. so it at least will not fall out

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In Reply to: RE: I stucck the Al wire in the hole, built up a mountain of solder next door. so it at least will not fall out posted by gentlegiantfan on July 10, 2012 at 08:09:34:

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It looks like Liz is satisfied with her solution for now. It's been said that an expert welder can weld 2 aluminum beer cans together with a MIG welder. Soldering aluminum is a different story altogether if you've ever tried it, and I would'nt even try to solder copper to aluminum. Mixing a cad plated steel nut and bolt into it just makes it even that more difficult. An aluminum pop rivet may be the cheapest and easiest way to go, and if the resultant electrical connection becomes open or hi-z sometime down the line, just clean and re-rivet it.

Paul

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Topic - Antenna wire breaks off, soldering Aluminum. near impossible - Elizabeth 20:46:38 06/24/12 (4)

I stucck the Al wire in the hole, built up a mountain of solder next door. so it at least will not fall out - Elizabeth 00:19:21 06/25/12 (3)

RE: I stucck the Al wire in the hole, built up a mountain of solder next door. so it at least will not fall out - Paul Eizik 07:27:52 06/25/12 (2)

RE: I stucck the Al wire in the hole, built up a mountain of solder next door. so it at least will not fall out - gentlegiantfan 08:09:34 07/10/12 (1)

RE: I stucck the Al wire in the hole, built up a mountain of solder next door. so it at least will not fall out - Paul Eizik 20:48:29 07/11/12 (0)

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RE: I stucck the Al wire in the hole, built up a mountain of solder next door. so it at least will not fall out - Paul Eizik 20:48:29 07/11/12 (0)

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