Larry Jaques wrote:
On Tue, 14 Jun 2005 06:18:37 GMT, the opaque "Ivan Vegvary"
spake:


Repeat 10 times daily!

PLACE HEAT SHRINK TUBING PRIOR TO SOLDERING


BTDT. g

Rule #2: Place shrink tubing far enough away from the heat of the
soldering area that it doesn't shrink prematurely onto the wiring.



Rule #2.1: If you can't move it far enough away place a wad of water
soaked TP over it to keep it cool.

That's what I did this last Sunday, during an unscheduled cord repair
session in the middle of trimming the shrubbery with my electric hedge
trimmer. I got so involved in my arboreal artistry that I lost track of
where the extension cord was and trimmed it too.

It wasn't the first time that's happened to me either. I'm glad I have
those guardian angel GFCI outlets looking after me, particularly since
the hedge trimmer is a 30+ year old B&D with an all metal housing. G

Jeff

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Jeffry Wisnia

(W1BSV + Brass Rat '57 EE)

"Truth exists; only falsehood has to be invented."