200tq problems, WOT switch

["Scott M." <scottmo@teleport.com>]

Orin has a great idea here.....

> I guess the temperature cycling
> is a big contributor to this connection cracking.
> 
> On the repair.  I don't think cleaning the connection and
resoldering is
> sufficient.  Next time, I'm going to put a piece of wire
around it
> too in order to make it mechanically secure.

Yes, yes, yes.....I have seen the repaired switches go bad
again over time as well, normally the two terminals are
just butted up against each other and then soldered. Using
some wire to wrap around the two terminals and then
soldering them is a great idea....

Maybe we can make a fixture to electrically spot weld the
two terminals together....going to be a tight fit
though........oh never mind.....

Cheers
Scott M.
scottmo@teleport.com
89 200TQ
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