Re: Merging copper tubing for Primaries

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Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>" <FutureT-at-aol-dot-com>

In a message dated 2/3/01 10:02:07 AM Eastern Standard Time, tesla-at-pupman-dot-com 
writes:

> Hello,
>      On my first coil, I had to merge two 50' rolls of 0.25" copper tubing 
in
>  order to amount to the right length for my primary.  I simply cut a peice 
of
>  wire (six gauge I think?) that formed a tight friction fit inside the 
tubing
>  in order to join the two rolls.  I am making a new primary, and I am
>  wondering if I should solder the rolls together instead.  I plan to use 
wire
>  to join them again, and maybe solder ontop of that joint, but I do not know
>  what to do.  I know my soldering iron will never complete the job.  Any
>  suggestions?  Is it necessary?  Should I buy a propane torch ...?  What
>  would be the best for me to do while I build my primary?  Thanks you in
>  advance for any and all help.
>  
>      Bart Mc.

Bart,

If your soldering iron is not hot enough, and you don't want to buy
a propane torch.....you can solder it over a gas burner on a kitchen
stove, if you have a gas stove.  Or maybe a friend has a gas stove (range),
if you only have an electric stove.  

John