Re: Merging copper tubing for Primaries

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Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>" <Parpp807-at-aol-dot-com>

In a message dated 2/3/01 9:02:18 AM Central Standard Time, tesla-at-pupman-dot-com 
writes:

<< 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,
Putting a piece of wire inside two pieces of tubing to form a splice is a 
method I have used. It may help to tin the piece of wire. You'll get better 
heat transfer. I prefer another splicing method
and that is to use a piece of 3/8 tubing over the 1/4 joint and then sweat 
solder
the joint. IMHO, a 100 W will be more useful than a propane torch.

Happy Day,
Ralph Zekelman