22-03-2019, 11:24 AM
Hi Terry.
My point is that a mechanical joint is essential, sparky certainly didn't make it clear that he made a mechanical joint prior to soldering. I certainly agree if the original component is cut at its body a loop of wire can be used to loop in the new component and then squeezed with long nose pliers prior to soldering. If sparky does do that all well and good but when giving an opinion to a novice its always a good idea to give the full info as in this case he or she may think a non mechanically strong joint can just rely on solder.
My point is that a mechanical joint is essential, sparky certainly didn't make it clear that he made a mechanical joint prior to soldering. I certainly agree if the original component is cut at its body a loop of wire can be used to loop in the new component and then squeezed with long nose pliers prior to soldering. If sparky does do that all well and good but when giving an opinion to a novice its always a good idea to give the full info as in this case he or she may think a non mechanically strong joint can just rely on solder.
