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How to prep Welding cable for a low resistance splice, part 3 | ||
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Although the connector is to be soldered on to the cable, it must be crimped first. We use a dieless compression crimper, Mcmaster-Carr PN 7996K11. We've found that at $461.00, it's the least expensive crimper that works for cable over 250MCM. Insert and crimp both cable ends before soldering. |  | ||||||
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A hole should be drilled in the center of the splice to facilitate soldering. The insulation near the solder joint should be wrapped with wet towels to prevent burning, as this soldering is done with a torch. We use a plumbers acetylene torch, but a handheld propane one should work just as well. Continue | ||
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