Soldering guidelines?

[phantom]

As an apprentice radio/electronics technician I was told that the reason crimping was used so much in production is because it is easier to train an unskilled worker to produce a useable crimped joint whereas it takes more skill to produce a corresponding soldered joint.

[imdying]

When all the wires are joined I tape the harness using a very low tack Harness Tape.

Hey, have you ever tried the 3M Scotch 23 tape? Much cop?

[classic zed]

Hey, have you ever tried the 3M Scotch 23 tape? Much cop?

I havent tried it yet but I'll keep a look out for it and give it a go.

[Pixie]

I only ever solder and always use Duzall - never had a failure. The same cannot be said for factory crimped fittings which are done for cost not longevity.

This is incorrect.
Come back when you have had 32 years in the electrical industry.

[imdying]

I havent tried it yet but I'll keep a look out for it and give it a go.

Sweet, I need to tape some parts on my loom that require modifications (extentions), it sounds like just the ticket.

[BASS-TREBLE]

Whats this 3M stuff?

[imdying]

A special insultation tape. 3M make oodles of different tapes, this new one has some interesting properties, you'd be best to look up the details on their site.