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Fair enough! I try to work on 12dc v car stuff myself, but occasionally dabble in 120ac v things (but am reasonably worried with higher volt stuff) that is what apprentices are for, correct?!?

Ecam wrote: ↑Sun Nov 10, 2024 2:24 am Fair enough! I try to work on 12dc v car stuff myself, but occasionally dabble in 120ac v things (but am reasonably worried with higher volt stuff) that is what apprentices are for, correct?!?

Can't count how many times I've been zapped by 110V. The US uses it because it is not as dangerous as 220V. DC current can kill you with much less current than AC. Just avoid having voltage go across your heart (IE: putting both hands on the equipment completing the circuit across your heart). I don't screw around with any electricity and if I can, I will remove all power before working on something. I've ruined side cutters by cutting wires I was told were dead. Makes a nice popping sound while taking a chunk of metal out of your tool...

Good morning,
for your information, here in France, we have 230 volts, and as the distribution is in 3 phases (380 V) + neutral therefore 230 volts, it is strongly recommended to cut off the power before intervention....But on old devices disposable photos, the flash provided 300 volts (low intensity) from a simple 1.5 V battery, and if you're not careful, it leaves a mark indelible on the finger, put or not? the same for our Xenon flashes, so be aware of what you are doing.
On the other hand, I agree with our friend above, twisting the wires properly and soldering them together is the best way to have no problems....In the case here, and with our tensions, seeing as squeezed between 2 dishes? can still be suitable, if tidy, but in a hole with a screw? the contact will only be on a small part of the wires!!! so so high intensity? big risk of serious problems. This is why, nowadays, any cord on a device has crimped terminals or ends.

Hope these will help

I attended some arcflash awareness training for the electricians and millwrights in the industry I used to work in, and that gave me the willies! I can putter around on 120v residential doing simple stuff with full precautions, but when it comes to throwing breakers on 600v panels I'm outta here!
I'm liking these 7.4v tanks alot!

Mike.

For anyone interested, here is a rather good video about how to solder effectively: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xUBRMgcVhc I like that he uses the same tools I have bought over the past few years because of recommendations here on RCTW.

P.S. The fellow seems to be from the UK, so many here can understand him. But is 'SoLdur" the correct UK pronunciation?

Dremel make the "Versatip" Butane Torch using that and Liquid Solder turns the exercise of soldering into painting.
A little practice and you have a job of work that makes seams a delight to see.
And yes you do have the correct usage.

I love liquid solder on photo etch parts. You can even just use a heat gun to melt it.

Herr Dr. Professor wrote: ↑Tue Nov 12, 2024 3:47 pm

P.S. The fellow seems to be from the UK, so many here can understand him. But is 'SoLdur" the correct UK pronunciation?

Spoken (pronounced) like a true native Prof

tankme wrote: ↑Tue Nov 12, 2024 8:47 pm You can even just use a heat gun to melt it.

Are you paid by the hour or day?