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Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2000 18:17:58 -0600
From: Brett Dodson/Linda Maddox <stelarlb@sw*.ne*>
Subject: Re: soldering light batteries
To: armantrout@at*.ne*
Cc: billlais@mp*.ne*, Rich Lesperance <richl@uf*.ed*>, cavers@cavers.com

That is what Chuck fixed Iliffe's light with in Merida.  That when I was sold!
Brett

armantrout@at*.ne* wrote:

> screw the electric, go for the gas.  Home depot butane
> soldering torch oh, oh, oh (that was supposed to be the
> Tim Allen sound) for about 20 bucks.  Don't get the
> little B.S. ones that run on cigarette lighters.  Be
> careful not to melt the batteries...you have to go in
> from the side.
>
> Trout
> More Power!
> > >but I have never seen anyone's cannister =
> > >lights without soldered connections
> >
> > I guess that means something  (???)  hmmmm....
> >
> > Anyway, Yes, the soldering can be difficult, but if you're going to do that
> > I recommend you use a 100-watt gun rather than those wimpy 35-watt irons. 
It
> > makes a world of difference.  You can buy them anywhere like Radioshack.
> >
> > -  Bill

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