Handy Stuff for Wiring Repairs on the Trail

[KTMrad 508]

July 6, 2022

Doing some rewiring and a couple new connectors on the rig. Blazer PB 207 pocket micro torch (about 3" long) produces a flame up to 2500 degrees, and solder seal wire connectors work great (solder is inside the plastic sleeve, just gotta apply enough heat to melt the solder).

This torch can start your campfires also.

[Biker Jones 27]

Yeah those connectors work well, excellent idea to carry some in tool kit! Regular Bic type lighter also produces enough heat in my experience. 🙂

[Hawkins 237]

If you want to up your solder game, add a flux pen to your trail kit. Often the wire that needs to be soldered will be dirty with oil/grease or oxidized. Solder tends to not stick well in these situation. Simply wipe the exposed metal surfaces with a flux pen before forming the mechanical bond that will then be soldered. Once you give it a try you'll be hooked.

[ECDave 91]

does anyone know of a place locally to purchase the connectors?

[Zubb 1061]

No, . . . but, don't do what I did and order up some on Amazon without looking closely at the description.  There are connectors that are heat shrink (the shield over the wires and crimp connection), and then there are these pictured where the solder blob actually melts over the connection.  I have a lifetime supply of the wrong ones now, DOH!

[tntmo 887]

57 minutes ago, Zubb said:

No, . . . but, don't do what I did and order up some on Amazon without looking closely at the description.  There are connectors that are heat shrink (the shield over the wires and crimp connection), and then there are these pictured where the solder blob actually melts over the connection.  I have a lifetime supply of the wrong ones now, DOH!

I like that kind, feel free to pass them along to me!

[Zubb 1061]

Will do.