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Overheated RCA connector soldering it.

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nodiak

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Overheated RCA connector soldering it.
« on: 10 Feb 2011, 11:33 pm »
Wiring up a project (B1) and overheated an rca redoing a solder joint on the + part. So now it's loose, can spin it. I expect I shrank some plastic inside?
So should i replace it with a new one.
Fwiw I learned my solder lesson.
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Sonny

Re: Overheated RCA connector soldering it.
« Reply #1 on: 10 Feb 2011, 11:38 pm »
this happens...even to the best of them  :thumb:
don't worry, just buy a new connector...nothing is worse than a "loose" connector!  You don't want to risk a "short"!
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nodiak

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Re: Overheated RCA connector soldering it.
« Reply #2 on: 10 Feb 2011, 11:42 pm »
OK, have more. Will be more quickdraw mcgraw from now on.
Thanks, Sonny
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Marvin Blando

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Re: Overheated RCA connector soldering it.
« Reply #3 on: 23 Feb 2011, 01:55 pm »
I suppose it bears mention that when you solder an RCA connector, you should have a mating connector connected.  It acts as a heat sink and stabilizes the terminal while you're heating and pushing it.

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