Go Back  R/C Tech Forums > General Forums > Electric On-Road
Soldering New Cells >

Soldering New Cells

Soldering New Cells

Old 10-25-2006, 05:38 AM
  #1  
Tech Regular
Thread Starter
 
part-time racer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Faster than a speeding bullet
Posts: 458
Default Soldering New Cells

Simple Question: In the past I have always ruffed the + and - ends to the battery to apply solder and bars.

Is there a better way that does not potentially damager the heat protective wrapping on a new cell?
part-time racer is offline  
Old 10-25-2006, 07:13 AM
  #2  
tel
Tech Adept
iTrader: (9)
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Chandler,AZ
Posts: 233
Trader Rating: 9 (100%+)
Default

Clean the ends of the cells with high concentration (70% or 90%) isopropyl alcohol from any drug store. Scuffing the cells doesn't doesn't necessarily make for a better contact but ensures that you have pretty clean surface. The alcohol should do the same thing and won't hurt the shrink wrap link acetone might.
tel is offline  
Old 10-25-2006, 07:32 AM
  #3  
Tech Elite
iTrader: (32)
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Posts: 3,121
Trader Rating: 32 (100%+)
Default

You can also scuff the cells using a dremel and sanding drum. Just start in the middle of the cell, and work your way out in a circular motion. If you’re careful, you should not come in contact with the shrink. Once scuffed in, apply motor spray to a rag and wipe off all left over residue on the cells.
A. Rhodes is offline  

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.