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Anybody know where I can get a Flexwatt crimping tool? N/P
HerpHandler
Jan 19, 2004 07:02 AM
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gmherps
Jan 19, 2004 07:35 AM
I just use pliers. I don't know of a crimping tool.
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gmherps
Jan 19, 2004 07:36 AM
pyrotek2k
Jan 19, 2004 10:55 AM
There is an extremely thin layer of plastic over the whole flexwatt sheet.
Use a soldering iron to melt about 1/2" worth of plastic from the copper strip at the end of your piece. Don't apply too much heat, or the copper strip will seperate from the plastic that holds it in too. Just rub the plastic in a circular motion for a few seconds to go down to the copper.
Now, just get your lamp cord type deal, any AC plug with your desired length of cord on it. Strip 1/2" or so of insulation off of each side, and solder onto the exposed copper strip.
Repeat on opposite side.
Cover exposed connections with hot glue, electrical tape, whatever makes you feel safer.
This connection is more solid and safer and cheaper than the method of "crimping" IMO. The only downside is the skill of using an iron, and having the iron, and a little more time.
Later
Jon
onewyr1180
Jan 23, 2004 05:10 PM
lets think about the last post for a minute. put hot glue on the solder joint that doesn't make a whole lot of sense, seeing how hot glue melts when it is hot
