adulbrich 5,000+ posts
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So, I've used both lead and lead free solder for small electronics in the past.
I have lead free solder used for copper water pipes, and was wondering if it is conductive enough to use for my lugs/wire. It was not specifically for electrical connections. Would it work ok, or should I go get some lead solder?
I'm using thick stranded welding wire between my batteries and the bus bars. For a better connection, I was going to add solder to the inside of the lugs. I've seen discussions on whether this actually does anything or not, but they were indecisive. They were mainly opinion-based.
I know lead is a great conductor. What is used in lead free solder? I read that Silver and Tin are often used. Wouldn't silver be extremely expensive, unless there was a very small amount used?
I have lead free solder used for copper water pipes, and was wondering if it is conductive enough to use for my lugs/wire. It was not specifically for electrical connections. Would it work ok, or should I go get some lead solder?
I'm using thick stranded welding wire between my batteries and the bus bars. For a better connection, I was going to add solder to the inside of the lugs. I've seen discussions on whether this actually does anything or not, but they were indecisive. They were mainly opinion-based.
I know lead is a great conductor. What is used in lead free solder? I read that Silver and Tin are often used. Wouldn't silver be extremely expensive, unless there was a very small amount used?