Help with OPT and Solder

markanthony · Post by **markanthony** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 6:50 pm

Hey G man whats up with the 40 gauage wire on the opt to the impedance no solder will take hold lol what do i need to use anyone? Do I need somwthing other then regualar solder any help would be appreciated
thxs
MA

Flames1950 · Post by **Flames1950** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 9:33 pm

Some output trannies have shellac on the leads that has to be scraped off before solder will stick.

markanthony · Post by **markanthony** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 10:18 pm

Flames1950 wrote:Some output trannies have shellac on the leads that has to be scraped off before solder will stick.

Thanks Never seen anything like this, and of course In new lol rook, so just scrap her up and she will be ok

thanks for the reply!!
MA

Flames1950 · Post by **Flames1950** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 12:20 am

Often the shellac is reddish in color and easier to spot. But scrape at them with a utility knife blade and you'll know if they're shellaced.

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Help with OPT and Solder

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