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Re: Dometic heat pump wiring burned up
Reply #25 –
The soldering of blade connections is not recommend due to cracking of the solder joint, when exposed to a source of long term vibration, such as the compressor.
You will almost never find solder connections in off-road construction equipment or off-road vehicles, everything uses a crimped fitting.
It is usually is best to replicate the manufacturer's method of attaching blade connections, they know more than we do.

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
Re: Dometic heat pump wiring burned up
Reply #26 –
Quote from: Larry Wade  - 
The soldering of blade connections is not recommend due to cracking of the solder joint, when exposed to a source of long term vibration, such as the compressor.
You will almost never find solder connections in off-road construction equipment or off-road vehicles, everything uses a crimped fitting.
It is usually is best to replicate the manufacturer's method of attaching blade connections, they know more than we do.

Larry

I stand corrected!  :)
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264
Re: Dometic heat pump wiring burned up
Reply #27 –
Good news! DH got new wiring (free  :D from a friendly RV dealer) and reconnected the compressor.  Praise the Lord...it works!  We let it run about 30 minutes, but want to check it out more thoroughly out camping.  So now it's time to make some camping plans...yippee!

Corky
24TK 2013
2013 TK
 
Re: Dometic heat pump wiring burned up
Reply #28 –
Quote from: corkydeltadog  - 
Good news! DH got new wiring (free  :D from a friendly RV dealer) and reconnected the compressor.  Praise the Lord...it works!  We let it run about 30 minutes, but want to check it out more thoroughly out camping. 

Ain't it wonderful when something like this turns out so nicely!   Well done.