So I have some amazing torroidal transformers that someone pried out with a flat head screwdriver and in the process they either cut through or almost cut through 1-3 wires on the outer layer of the windings. Now these are tight so there really isn't room to play and soldering can be tough with such little room.
I'm wondering if it is possible to fix these even if it does add maybe 1-2" to each section of winding (peel each cut piece from the edge where it is cut in the middle, up to the top, then I'd have about 1-1.5" to play with to solder). I'd do that with both sides and run a jumper in between.
That's the only way I can figure out to fix these but if anyone has any suggestions. FYI this is probably 16-18g wire.
Would soldering be best or would a good crimp connection be adequate? I get hesitant of crimps on solid wire b/c it weakens the point where it makes the wire thinner (max crimp spot) - is that generally correct?
I'm wondering if it is possible to fix these even if it does add maybe 1-2" to each section of winding (peel each cut piece from the edge where it is cut in the middle, up to the top, then I'd have about 1-1.5" to play with to solder). I'd do that with both sides and run a jumper in between.
That's the only way I can figure out to fix these but if anyone has any suggestions. FYI this is probably 16-18g wire.
Would soldering be best or would a good crimp connection be adequate? I get hesitant of crimps on solid wire b/c it weakens the point where it makes the wire thinner (max crimp spot) - is that generally correct?