Re: [TCML] connecting tubes to make primary

[Gary Lau <glau1024@xxxxxxxxx>]

What you want to do is get a short (~1") segment of shiny brass 10-24 or
10-32 screw or threaded rod, and insert it halfway into each end of the
tubing.  Heat it with a propane tourch or heavy duty soldering gun and feed
solder into the joint.  The screw/rod will keep the two segments coaxial and
provide mechanical rigidity.  Attempting to use tape of any sort will be
mechanically and electrically inadequate.

Regards, Gary Lau
MA, USA

On Mon, May 2, 2011 at 3:14 PM, James Hutton <b-u-r-t-o-n-boy@xxxxxxxxxxx>wrote:

> Hello. I have two packages of 25ft flexible 1/4 inch copper tubing.
> Is it wise to connect them together with aluminum tape to make the 50 feet
> of tubing that I need for my primary?
> Are connections ok to have in a primary coil? Or should the wire be
> constant.
> Thanks!
>
>
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