9 Apr
2005
9 Apr
'05
7:38 p.m.
From: "Scott Stevens" <chenmel at earthlink.net>
Sent: Saturday, April 09, 2005 8:39 PM
I've never soldered to a lithium battery just NiCads, alkaline, etc.
For coin cells I agree sockets are better.
Randy
On Sat, 9 Apr 2005 00:25:22 -0500
"Randy McLaughlin" <cctalk at randy482.com> wrote:
<snip>
I'm no
expert but I've soldered directly onto batteries for years and
never had any problems.
I use a soldering station and run it up to 850 degrees (F).
I start by tinning the battery then using my finger rub spit on it to
cool it, people afraid to be crude can use a damp sponge.
After I've tinned all of the battery ends I then can quickly tack
wires onto them running the soldering station at arount 750 degrees
(F).
I run the temperature up high to reduce time spent applying heat to
the battery.
I used to have some success using special silver solder. It wets much
better to the batteries. It is intended for non-electric use, though,
so the flux is very aggressive and must be cleaned completely off.
But soldering to sealed batteries, especially lithium batteries, isn't
that good an idea. It's better to locate a connector for them. There
are connectors available for most coin-type batteries.
> Randy
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