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Hot/hot joint:
Align the two cables so that the conductor
tips butt together and touch the tip of the flame to the
tinned conductors (Figure 27). The braze on both ends
will melt and draw together. Do not add any more braze.
Ensure that the brazed junction is the same diameter as
the heating cable conductor. If not, the brazed junction
may be a cold joint and you must apply more heat (or
start over). Remove the heat and hold for two seconds
until the braze hardens. Care should be taken not to
overheat the conductors during this process. Pull lightly
to test for strength.
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Figure 27: braze hot/hot joint conductors
Hot/cold joint:
Align the two cables so that the conductor
tips butt together and heat the larger (cold lead)
conductors, one at a time, so that the braze on the tip melts,
then push the smaller (heating cable) conductors into the
braze (Figure 28). Do not add any more braze. Remove
the heat and hold for two seconds until the braze hardens.
Care should be taken not to overheat the conductors during
this process. Pull lightly to test for strength.
Cold lead
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Figure 28: braze hot/cold joint conductors