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  1. HANKMARS

    Connecting non-solderable wires

    Using a crimp link may be too cumbersome trying to get a quality crimp tool in close quarters. Also, I have a bias towards using crimp on lugs on solid wires. Due to the low temps of this application, ceramic material would not be unnecessary. Terminal blocks are too bulky for the space available.
  2. HANKMARS

    Connecting non-solderable wires

    Hopefully, maximum temp will be 115º F. Will I be able to use Easyflow with soldering iron? My cheapo adjustable iron adjustment knob implies that it can reach 450º F.
  3. HANKMARS

    Connecting non-solderable wires

    Yes they do. My initial thot was that the mere "snugness" of the connector would be enough to maintain acceptable electrical conductivity. Another reader mentioned silver solder tinning. I will be trying that suggestion soon. The reader mentioned that the silver tinned wire readily accepted...
  4. HANKMARS

    Connecting non-solderable wires

    I have not tried these yet but am optimistic.
  5. HANKMARS

    Connecting non-solderable wires

    OK. These are solid wires, not stranded, but still quite possible I imagine.
  6. HANKMARS

    Connecting non-solderable wires

    I considered crimp links and would fill voids with tin/lead solder but am concerned with wire pulling out. A loop to loop primary connection with a crimp connector filled with solder might keep joint from failing completely but may also result in sporadic conduction.
  7. HANKMARS

    Connecting non-solderable wires

    This may very well be the best solution. I assume Easyflow silver solder will have a somewhat higher melting point. Or I can make a silver solution and deposit the silver on the wire by electrolysis. The wire is KANTHAL A-1 FeCrAl alloy. Ferrictic iron-chromium-aluminium alloy. For use up to...
  8. HANKMARS

    Connecting non-solderable wires

    Very nice solution but does not fit this application. Thank you for your response.
  9. HANKMARS

    Connecting non-solderable wires

    I did a short search for screw terminals but decided cost prohibitive. Plus weight and rigidness were a negative. Have not searched cage clamps yet.
  10. HANKMARS

    Connecting non-solderable wires

    I will be using resistance wire which will not accept lead/tin solder. On prototype I would use a loop to loop sort of configuration when one of the wires were solder-able. This would tightly trap the resistance wire but is unsuitable for practical use. I desire to have a positive hold at these...
  11. HANKMARS

    Hello. I am HANKMARS. Jack of all trades, master of none.

    Many of my projects may seem off the wall. Some are, some are not. Many times, if a device is needed, I may try to construct it from components on hand. Sometimes leads to interesting discoveries and other times simply leaves me exasperated. At that point I revert to conventional actions...
  12. HANKMARS

    CCTV CAMERA LINGO

    Received camera today. I was mistaken regarding physical dimensions. Actual dim is 12mm x 12mm x12.5mm. Still workable although to large to pass thru 9/16" hole. I called Skeder over at Phukkette Well Service and he said we can drill out the vent hole to 1 or 1¼" if need be. Have to capture the...
  13. HANKMARS

    CCTV CAMERA LINGO

    Might be model number. Looks like C represents Cone Pinhole. Blank on the others.
  14. HANKMARS

    CCTV CAMERA LINGO

    ?
  15. HANKMARS

    CCTV CAMERA LINGO

    I was under the impression that NTSC CRTs ran with 525 horizontal lines, either clocked 1 thru 525, some being blanked, or interleaved. Half the lines on first pass and other half on second pass. Odd number lines then even number lines sort of thing. I have no knowledge of LED monitors but...
  16. HANKMARS

    CCTV CAMERA LINGO

    Very good idea. I'm not sure why endoscope didn't come to mind earlier. I was just logging in to mention that I am basically trying to construct a 500 foot endoscope. The fiber optic question was considering use of a single strand, as a viewing apparatus. The tip could perhaps be shaped and...
  17. HANKMARS

    CCTV CAMERA LINGO

    Perhaps something as simple as a fiber optic cable with a lens on its tip could be utilized.
  18. HANKMARS

    CCTV CAMERA LINGO

    After seeing your specs, it appears that maybe they used lens specs for physical size.
  19. HANKMARS

    CCTV CAMERA LINGO

    True enough. I did spend very little time shopping. The prime objective was to find a camera that along with its enclosure, will pass thru a 9/16" diameter hole. That is a typical size vent hole thru the cap plate of water wells in this area. Disconnecting pipes and lifting the entire length of...
  20. HANKMARS

    CCTV CAMERA LINGO

    Interesting.
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