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Heating Cable Repair
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Heat the joint and heated section cable using a
large flame. When the area to be brazed is up to
temperature, deposit a large bead of silver solder
on the top part of the area to be joined. Apply heat
to both the joint and the cable and move the flame
slowly around the circumference of the joint. This will
cause the solder to
wick
its way around the joining
area and also draw the solder inside the joint making
a stronger braze. Add more silver solder as needed.
Ensure that the solder flows to the bottom of the joint
to ensure a continuous braze around the entire joint.
Figure 32: Braze joint to cable
Repeat procedure for other side of joint.
Note: While brazing, it is important to avoid
using excess heat on the portion to be brazed.
Direct flame contact can oxidize the metal surface,
preventing the silver solder from adhering to the
metal. Care must also be taken not to overheat
the joint, which can cause the conductor joints
(junction) to melt.
Assemble powder filled syringe by unscrewing the
plastic tip cap and replace with 1-1/4 in (3.2 cm)
long steel needle, keeping syringe facing upwards
until ready to use. Do no remove red cap.
Large flame