Re: HAPTZ wire splicing: don't!

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Original poster: "Scott Hanson" <huil888-at-surfside-dot-net> 

Robert -

It may cost you a bit in shipping charges, but I strongly recommend that you
exchange the 1 lb spools for a single 10 lb spool. A splice anywhere along a
secondary winding is very visible and looks horrible, and trying to make a
clean, high quality soldered splice in a partially-wound coil introduces
many unnecessary problems for a first-time builder. Once you get your coil
operating, the splices will likely continue to cause problems with localized
corona, which may contribute to insulation breakdown of your secondary.

Regards,
Scott Hanson


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Sent: Saturday, January 03, 2004 7:12 PM
Subject: HAPTZ wire splicing question


 > Original poster: "Robert Hanford" <pomnept-at-comcast-dot-net>
 >
 > Hi all,
 > I just ordered some 22 ga. wire from Express wire services, they were very
 > nice there but I am relatively inexperienced with the practical side of
 > things and did not specify that I wanted a 10 pound spool and looking at
 > the invoice I realized that I am being sent 10 one pound spools.
 > Is it O.K. to just solder the stuff together as I go? I'd probably just
 > have to do this twice. Or should I get rid of this wire and find a longer
 > quantity?
 > Thanks for any replies,
 > Robert Hanford
 >
 >