Thread: Traxide system. Problem?

Originally Posted by Leroy_Riding

This is why I solder all my connectors, I have never once had a connector fail or corrode using high quality solder and high quality connectors, in most cases gold plated bullet connectors that I also use on my RC Helicopters (120Amps at 46V!) then always covered with good quality thick heat shrink.

Can not stand crimps, Personal opinion though, I've heard plenty of others say they believe crimps are better than solder. . I couldn't disagree more but meh. .

Leroy.

soldering can be better than crimping, but if the preperation and execution isnt brillaint then you get issues with the flux wicking up the copper and casuing corrosion within the insulation.

or you get solder wicking up past where you want it to be causing the wires to stiffen and break of with vibration fatigue at the start of your bend.

of course crimping causes just as many if not more issues if you dont have decen gear but the big advantage is the speed of rework if you need to. I've also never acididentally burnt myself with a pair of crimpers or been nauseated by the fumes coming from crimping flux.

Originally Posted by Blknight.aus

soldering can be better than crimping, but if the preperation and execution isnt brillaint then you get issues with the flux wicking up the copper and casuing corrosion within the insulation.

or you get solder wicking up past where you want it to be causing the wires to stiffen and break of with vibration fatigue at the start of your bend.

of course crimping causes just as many if not more issues if you dont have decen gear but the big advantage is the speed of rework if you need to. I've also never acididentally burnt myself with a pair of crimpers or been nauseated by the fumes coming from crimping flux.

You have a good point, I've seen some bad solder joints. Myself I always use high quality solder, a good temperature controller soldering iron and choose the right tip for the wire or pcb I am working with. Never had any issues, also you should be using an exhaust fan when soldering (because we all do that don't we? haha )

Leroy

I've checked all the connections, which are crimped and soldered, but still I have the issue.

Yesterday, the starter battery was 12.53 and the aux was 12.57.

The green light was flashing.

The SC80 earth was checked and tested elsewhere, but still the same.

What next?

Hi ytt, is looks like the isolator is the problem, so get it back to me and I will repair or replace it.

Thanks Drivesafe.

I'll wait till the new year to pull it out as I might be going away for a few days.

Regards