Introduction
The purpose of this guide is to instruct users on how to effectively repair a broken wire, as they commonly become damaged. Those who need to continue using wire, which has accidentally been cut, will find this guide useful.
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To efficiently complete the following guide, it is crucial one knows how to strip wires. The following link can be used as a guide for wire stripping before continuing.
Stripping Wire: Wire Stripping
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First, place a non-flammable object (soldering mat, metal plate, etc) on your workstation. Then, place the helping hand clamps over the object and attach a stripped wire to each of the clamps that are facing each other.
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Slip the heat shrink to one of the wires, making sure to move the heat shrink away from the soldering point as to avoid any burning.
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Unravel all of the wire strands for both the wires, intermesh them, and then twist the strands together.
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In careful increments, add a millimeter of new solder wire from the top of the existing wires until the entire wire reaches a shiny silver color.
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Next, turn off the soldering gun and allow the solder to cool down and solidify (approximately five minutes).
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Move the heat shrink to the solder area; completely cover the area. Using a heat source (i.e.,grill lighter), begin heating the middle of the solder area and slowly move towards the end of the soldier to the insulation.
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The heat shrink acts as insulation for the wire.
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You have successfully soldered two wires together
