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Heating Cable Repair
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Check the insulation resistance (IR) again. A value
greater than 20 MΩ should be attained. If the IR is
lower, remove the moisture from the cable by follow-
ing the
drying out
procedure in Appendix D and then
repeat IR test.
Figure 37: Check insulation resistance
This step must be done with great care as excess
heat will cause the air within the joint to expand and
cause a pinhole in the silver solder.
Using oxy-acetylene torch with a small flame,
heat joint and apply a small amount of flux over
the screw using flux coated brazing rod. Continue
heating until the silver solder flows freely when
touched to the joint, completely filling recessed area,
then remove the heat.
Small flame
Figure 38: Fill recessed area with silver solder