Workmanship or OCD

[ians]

We could always go back to the old tinned wire and soldered lugs 😉

[AndyD]

Call me old fashioned, don't care. Tinning of stranded wire is something I still do if I don't have asuitable ferrule.

[Justloadit]

Call me old fashioned, don't care. Tinning of stranded wire is something I still do if I don't have asuitable ferrule.

Actually as far as I am concerned, IMHO, not a good solution either, simply due to the fact that lead over time crystallizes, and loses its shape, causing the joint to become loose quicker than simply using the copper wire itself. This kind of problem is evident in old electronic equipment, where the physical pressure of a soldered joint on large components, especially capacitors, eventually breaks away from the capacitor leg, and stops conduction. The banging of old electronic equipment would usually cause the equipment to function again because the banging would make the heavy components shift and conduction would take place again. First rule when repairing old electronic equipment, is to scrutinize the solder joints around large heavy components to identify this lead break down.

Best is still to use a ferrule if you have one, or simply use the stranded copper wire directly.

[ians]

The conclusion - just make sure you have a tight connection and recheck if any wires are moved before you put the cover back. If you can afford a torque wrench, use it. Lastly, wrap the smaller wires before terminating.

[ians]

I always thought it was the right thing to do. Bang the electronic device on the table or something and it starts working again 😜 just kidding. I believe that works for your remote because of the build up on the battery ends, the harder you you bang the longer it works, you should take it out clean and replace with a new battery